Emmy Rose Russell performing with Loretta Lynn 3/20/2015.

Emmy Rose Russell from American Idol on stage with her grandmother, Loretta Lynn, in Biloxi, MS 3/20/2015. Emmy’s mother, Patsy came and sat right to my left to video her daughter. Patsy should have a very similar video.

[@tomevans7567]

This not Loretta Lynn, Country Singer legend in this video. This is simply Loretta Lynn, Grandmother who is beaming with pride and love for her precious granddaughter.

[@janellewilson5075]

Emmie is a very proud granddaughter of Loretta Lynn’s!! Also visa Veresa !! I know this is not a current performance but I was so glad to see Emmie on the idol show!! She ought to be proud of who she is and follow in her memaws footsteps!! She done a absolutely fantastic job!! A lot of people said she shouldn’t have been on idol show because of who she was n kin too but it’s not like Loretta was there singing and a for her !! She did do a great show I performances and her talent and her following her memaws foot steps !! Although a lot of ppl didn’t think she should of been on idol stage because of who she was Kiin and all but everyone else!!

[@magic2506]

Emmy's voice sounds even younger and more unique now! This was very good at 15 and MeMaw loved it!

[@mattfortenberry]

She was not the least bit nervous onstage back then. At least it didn’t show. I think she felt safe next to her MeMaw.

[@anitabreakone]

Emmy is in her element here. The American Idol stage is a whole different thing.

[@patricialavallee8286]

Her singing style reminds me of Jewel. Those Lynn genes are strong! Beautiful women, with beautiful voices and song writing abilities. Loretta is watching from heaven and so proud!

[@edrivera4574]

Emmy sings beautiful awesome voice! Her Grandma Loretta would be so proud of her performing on American Idol 2024 ❤America vote for her🎵🎶🎤🎹🎸🥰

[@mariag4677]

OMG....I had major goosebumps and tears in my eyes as she sang Cole Miner's Daughter!

[@cindyheyman5452]

I can't or I would. I'm in Canada and we can't vote here. I've tried. She had her memas cry in her voice

[@anitabreakone]

Oh Emmy if you sing this on American Idol you’ll have everyone in tears. This touched me so much. You are a very dear grand daughter, a wonderful singer, and an excellent songwriter. Keep striving Emmy. You are very special and your memaw is very aware of that. ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@Kyle-np6py]

Bro, these contestants never know how to pick songs tho

[@AlanHartman-oz7jn]

Emmy Rose. You are very special and you have a voice that can pierce the soul. I believe in you and when you make your first album I will buy it. ❤❤❤

[@sheilavanduynfote5539]

I agree you can see how proud Loretta is when she looks at Emmy❤❤❤❤

[@bayliblu]

Wow!! I think Loretta is holding back tears. I can barely hold mine!❤

[@judyknorr7726]

I agree , same here !

[@mattfortenberry]

I’m sure MeMaw is watching and is very proud right now

[@JansFAMBAM]

You can feel pure love on that stage! I do agree with everyone in the message! God bless

[@DawnOldham]

What a blessing to live to know your great grandchildren! ❤

[@betty481]

I miss talking to Miss Loretta. I talked to her the night before she passed away. When Patsy hit me up and thanked me for talking to her mom the night before made me feel a little better but not much ad Emmy is taking right after her meemaw

[@jh-is8nq]

Go Emmy! Jack and Emmy in the finale!!!!

[@cindyheyman5452]

And Will I think.

[@pasadena1994]

I actually want Jack and Abi to be in the finale but Emmy definitely deserves at least 3rd place

[@jh-is8nq]

@@pasadena1994 fair enough

[@user-nr4fs1qq7b]

Emmy you are a true shining star just like your great grandma Loretta Lynn That song was so beautiful.

[@user-yc7it1wc8p]

Pure love flowing from Loretta to Emmy🎉❤

[@cortjampole9391]

Can’t stop crying. Love this. God bless them both.🥰❤️🙏😇

[@marcydrake9159]

So moving to watch the torch being passed. ❤

[@MarieClaire-ux4mf]

Beautiful... i absolutely love this girl 💜

[@birgitstadelbauer6010]

God bless Loretta

[@mariag4677]

Beautiful song and beautifully done!!!

[@sharonpanico4769]

Emmy sings beautiful 😊👍 Memaw rip 👼 She watching over u Keep going u will be out there singing 😊👍

[@Robin-wm3hv]

I Loved Loretta..This makes me cry..

[@janiecannon9289]

Love that song . She is awesome.

[@Riannworkman]

So talented writing and singing. She was proud of you.

[@barbaracrawford1559]

This is Beautiful! That is what this is!❤

[@AcesCosmo]

Who else of you too on KZbin? Had gone here before cuz ima fan and pinned Loretta’s song on my page and came back when saw Emma Rose Russell on American Idol as top 5 remaining this week😎

[@mattfortenberry]

I am working on videos for the top 5. I uploaded one for Abi Carter yesterday. Check it out when you have a chance and let me know what you think. I appreciate your input.

[@AcesCosmo]

@@mattfortenberry will do!🙏

[@LindaMaillet]

Beautiful

[@mattfortenberry]

Absolutely!!!

[@muzikizfun]

Loretta looks like a proud grandmother!

[@donnabray7486]

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@user-rl7ex2ik8k]

I’ve been watching American idol and I won’t lie I was disappointed McKenna was sent home before Emmy BUT after finding this clip this kid in this video has something… I wish she’d just let loose I feel like if this is actually her then her original work is so much better than what I’ve seen of her on American idol. This kid in this video is play on repeat her voice was so calming and like she wasn’t thinking about it she needs to not think about it on idol now

[@mattfortenberry]

I agree. When I videoed this in 2015, she wasn’t the least bit nervous. If she was it didn’t show. I think she found comfort in knowing her “MeMaw” was right beside her. Plus back then she was probably doing the same 2 songs every night so, it was “old hat” for her. Now she is in a competition that pushes everyone out of their “safe place” to see how versatile they are while at the same time trying to polish their wheelhouse. The only thing I don’t like is that the judges always say it was good even when they are off that night. They should point out where they need work. In a tactful way. Not to the extreme of Simon but nonetheless it should not be glossed over. Simon was extreme in his method but I would rather have a judge shoot me straight early in my career so that I can be better for it. He was rude but he was usually correct in what he said.

[@AdamJerkovski]

If my math is correct , Emmy was 15 here

[@mattfortenberry]

Either 15 or 16. I’m not sure when her birthday is. Possibly January…?

[@blakephotographytexas]

@@mattfortenberry Jan 10, 1999 according to the internet

[@user-px8fr6ru2x]

The apple didnt fall far from the tree she looks and sounds just like loretta...very cool !!

[@mattfortenberry]

I hear some Loretta in her tone but, she has a style of her own. That’s a good thing because if she didn’t, everyone would make her into a Loretta Lynn cover singer. That’s what they tried to do to Hank Jr. but he was determined to tune out the noise of that and be what he was. He definitely paid tribute to his father and used his father’s legacy to gain popularity but in the end he did his thing. I think Emmy will do likewise. Thanks for sharing your thoughts. It is appreciated.

[@jamieconnolly7183]

Should’ve sang this on American Idol. But I know you’ll go places ❤

[@ThisIsTheKendom]

What’s the name of this song? I want to stream it

[@ruthworman2733]

She don't need American idol to make it. She has been playing with others Willie Nelson son so she would make it either way. American idol should be for someone who needs the chance. Forgive if I'm wrong. God bless everyone 🙏

[@mattfortenberry]

She has the talent and unique voice to make it but, America Idol has exposed her to millions in a short time. It doesn’t hurt to pour a little gas on the fire to get things moving faster. At this point, regardless of if she wins, she’s got the momentum and exposure to make it now.

[@anitabreakone]

There are many established singer some who have even had albums who are on the show. Emmy deserves to be there as much as anyone. I hope she wins.

[@theHardChargerVids]

It’s like looking at Twins…How was American Idol competitors to compete with this lol

[@evies1050]

I was wondering if anyone else thought so also. They have the same bone structure. I think Loretta had darker hair when she was a young!

[@melvinlee5684]

I don’t understand her stage fright on American Idol since shes been doing this all her life.

[@jh-is8nq]

U don't understand the difference between sitting next to your great grandmother in front of a couple thousand people and spending 6 months in front of 100 talented contestants and a few million internet critics?

[@lilCindi1010]

Certain celebrities have stage fright even singer Adele has it among others. They’re like normal people like the rest of us and have similar fears etc.

[@melvinlee5684]

@@jh-is8nq This is not her first time in front of a crowd. She’s been on the Grand Ole Opry several times, multiple concerts, she even did videos before. I guess that it never get easy for some people.

[@michaelfarmer9472]

Elvis Presley even suffered stage fright. He constantly reminded his band that every performance was a new audience that paid good money to see the show, every show had a new vibe, and you never knew what may happen. He never wanted to let his fans down.

[@deborahcruse7708]

@@michaelfarmer9472 that’s how they turn to drugs. Wanting to hype the night up.

[@ruthworman2733]

No way that could be 2 wks ago. Unless it was prerecorded.

[@mattfortenberry]

It was uploaded to KZbin 2 weeks ago. I videoed this in 2015. She was 16 years old.

[@sarahveazey7956]

It was pre-recorded, Emmy is 24 years old now, she was 16 when this was done, and Loretta is resting in piece in heaven.

[@ruthworman2733]

@sarahveazey7956 Yes Loretta is resting in peace 🦚🕊

[@sarahveazey7956]

Yes, I know, she's my distant cousin.

[@italishgirl5601]

If it’s in the cat, it’s in the kitten…