Country legend’s granddaughter shares how ‘American Idol’ made her ‘so mad’
However, Russell felt that singing her grandmother’s song “was just going to add to” claims of nepotism because of Lynn’s status as a country music legend. Lynn died in October 2022 at age 80. But anger wasn’t the only emotion Russell felt.
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Legendary musician’s granddaughter was ‘so mad’ over ‘American Idol’ request
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Loretta Lynn’s granddaughter says ‘American Idol’ judges made her ‘so mad’ by asking her to do grandma's song
Emmy Russell, the granddaughter of Loretta Lynn, admitted it wasn't her idea to sing her grandma's iconic song, "Coal Miner's Daughter," during her time on "American Idol."
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While Russell delivered a memorable performance of the country classic, she revealed in a recent interview that she would have preferred not to sing the tune at all.
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American Idol contestant Emmy Russell performed a moving tribute to her late grandmother Loretta Lynn when she sang her signature hit “Coal Miner’s Daughter” on the competition series last spring — but if it was up to Russell, she would’ve left the track alone.
Country singer said ‘American Idol’ made her ‘so mad’ with request involving legendary grandmother
Emmy Russell became a star on “American Idol” last year, in part, because the judges pushed her to come out of her shell and she did that to the best of her abilities in front of the camera. Turns out,
Loretta Lynn's Granddaughter Claims ‘American Idol' Judges Made Her ‘So Mad' by Asking Her to Perform the Country Legend's Song
More than a year after she first auditioned for ABC's American Idol, Loretta Lynn's granddaughter Emmy Russell recalls one moment that made her mad while on the show. During her recent appearance on The Thrivalist Podcast,
Loretta Lynn’s granddaughter speaks out on ‘American Idol’ moment that made her ‘so mad’
Country legend Loretta Lynn’s granddaughter, Emmy Russell, didn’t necessarily want to perform her grandmother’s iconic song while appearing on “American Idol” last year. During an appearance on “ The Thrivalist Podcast ,
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Loretta Lynn’s Granddaughter Didn’t Want to Sing Her Song on ‘American Idol’
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