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Loretta Lynn’s Granddaughter, Emmy Russell, Nails Audition for ‘American Idol’

Emmy Russell grew up singing with her legendary grandmother. Now, she wants to leave her own mark in the country music world.
Loretta Lynn’s Granddaughter, Emmy Russell, Nails Audition for ‘American Idol’
Lukas Nelson and Emmy Rose Russell perform onstage for CMT Coal Miner's Daughter: A Celebration of the Life & Music of Loretta Lynn at Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, Tenn., on Oct. 30, 2022. Terry Wyatt/Getty Images for CMT
Jana J. Pruet
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Emmy Russell, the granddaughter of Country Music Hall of Famer Loretta Lynn, got her golden ticket to Hollywood.

The 24-year-old singer and songwriter wowed the judges when she performed an original song, “Skinny,” during her audition on ABC’s “American Idol” on Sunday’s episode.

Jana J. Pruet
Jana J. Pruet
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