During her "Idol" audition, Russell told the judges she ... Until then, here are all of Emmy Russell's "American Idol" ...

my audition and the journey of you are Emmy Russell — not someone's granddaughter ... But I found my redemption being alone.'" American Idol airs Sundays at 8 p.m. EST on ABC.

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

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 ...

Loretta Lynn's granddaughter Emmy Russell made a major impact during her run on Season 22 of American Idol, but looking back, she revealed one choice from the judges that made her angry.

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

Underwood was impressed, and Bryan doubled down, inviting the elder Littrell into the audition room to duet ... Just last season, Emmy Russell, granddaughter of legendary country singer Loretta ...

On Sunday night, a new season of "American Idol" kicked off with a packed slate of auditions and a new judge on the panel. Here's what to know.