Emmy Russell

About

Country singer, vocalist, musician, entertainer, artist, and performer who initially rose to fame competing on season 22 of American Idol. She was eliminated from the show before the finale. She is the granddaughter of famous singer and songwriter Loretta Lynn.

Before Fame

She sang as a young girl and traveled on tour buses with her musical family.

Trivia

She auditioned for American Idol with an original song titled "Skinny". She has garnered more than 180,000 followers on Instagram. In early 2024, she dropped a new single simply called "Redemption."

Family Life

Her parents are Patsy Lynn and Phillip Russell. She has been in a relationship with Tyler Ward. In December 2024 they announced they were expecting their first child together. 

Associated With

She performed "Coal Miner's Daughter" with Lukas Nelson at the Grand Ole Opry in the year 2022.