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Who Is Emmy Russell? Loretta Lynn’s Granddaughter Is in Top 5 of ‘American Idol’ Season 22

Season 22 American Idol contestant Emmy Russell is the granddaughter of late country singer Loretta Lynn. Everything to know about the singer and rising star.

ABCAfter getting a golden ticket to Hollywood for her Idol audition, Emmy continued to impress the judges in the weeks that followed. In 2022, Emmy took the stage to honor her grandmother during CMT’s Coal Miner’s Daughter: A Celebration of the Life and Music of Loretta Lynn special, which aired shortly after the legendary musician’s death. The track is about battling an eating disorder, and includes lyrics like, “Haven’t eaten in days, God I hate how you made me.”

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