Emmy Russell shares the "magic" of her last year - from welcoming a baby daughter to secretly getting married — as she gears up to release her first song with husband Tyler Ward.

NASHVILLE -- “American Idol” contestant Emmy Russell performed a moving tribute to her late grandmother, Loretta Lynn, when she competed on the show. But she recently recalled she was “so ...

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.

Former “American Idol” contestant Emmy Russell was not thrilled about performing her late grandmother’s signature hit on the singing competition last spring. Russell, 26, said on the ...

American Idol has featured many celeb relatives over its 23-year history, including Backstreet Boy Brian Littrell's son Baylee ...

Season 23 of "American Idol" premiered Sunday night with ... Bryan told Bowen that last season's contestant Emmy Russell, a Nashville singer-songwriter and the granddaughter of Loretta Lynn ...

By Michele Amabile Angermiller American Idol kicked off Sunday night ... Just last season, Emmy Russell, granddaughter of legendary country singer Loretta Lynn, impressed the panel with her ...

Baylee Littrell, son of Backstreet Boys alum Brian Littrell, auditioned for American Idol season 23 on March, joining a line ...

Baylee is the latest American Idol contestant with famous family connections. Last season featured Emmy Russell, granddaughter of legendary country singer Loretta Lynn. Other contestants include ...

Emmy Russell is carving out her own legacy. The former American Idol contestant and granddaughter of country music icon Loretta Lynn has had a big year — not only did she finish in the top five on the ...

Just last season, Emmy Russell, granddaughter of legendary country singer Loretta ... Starr, was a top contender on season 15 of Idol, as was Alex Preston, a cousin of Jo Dee Messina, who carved his ...