SURPRISE! Shy Singer Reveals She Has A FAMOUS Grandmother

SURPRISE! Shy Singer, Emmy Russell Reveals She Has A FAMOUS Grandmother during her audition for American Idol 2024!
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[@notaclu6911]

What an absolute sweetheart! I hope she goes far in her own shoes.

[@breakingewes1316]

What a sweet girl. Famous Grandma or no famous Grandma, the song she wrote was beautiful and I hope she has huge times ahead of her.

[@checreates]

I’m so glad she wrote this song, it’s so necessary for women (and men) everywhere.

[@kalyana9705]

The judges's reaction when she told them who her grandma was was so funny. She is a nice singer too.

[@gemfaceter]

Grandma would be so proud.

[@music-ru6bk]

this is what a modest person with no ego looks like. she doesnt brag about her famous grandmother. even when she mentioned her grandma she just said she was a country singer and not a “famous” country singer. she wasnt even going to say her grandma’s name until they asked ❤

[@ryanhall2795]

But she invited a video crew to her grandmother's ranch... 😂

[@RehabRaccoon69]

@@ryanhall2795 Right, exactly. Very crafty way to play her cards, lmao.

[@Zanoladab]

​@@ryanhall2795 it's really funny how easily people fall into these lol

[@k3ndo751]

​@@ryanhall2795 This is all staged af. I bet she's not that shy, when there are videos of her singing on KZbin to a bigger crowd. Just search for "Emmy Russell & Lukas Nelson Sing "Lay Me Down" | A Celebration of the Life and Music of Loretta Lynn" uploaded ~a year ago. There are more videos. She stood on stage when she was 11 and 16 (that's what you can easily find on KZbin). But yeah. That's always for entertainment purposes, but also always feels like being "lied" to.

[@k3ndo751]

And there are of course a lot more such examples on those casting shows. Edit: But she has a beautiful voice though.

[@larry3064]

I loved her grandmothers music and I loved this song. Great job younger lady.

[@checreates]

What a sweet girl. I’m rooting for her.

[@acevaper]

When she said Loretta Lynn, I was like WHAT!!! And now I'm in tears ... go Emmy

[@n8-cre8s95]

That was so wholesome. Definitely a baby mouse. The world will love her.

[@MsThebeMoon]

She is too sweet. Her song put tears in my eyes as I too had an eating disorder.

[@sianchild]

What a sweet young lady. I hope she builds her confidence because she's got so much to offer.

[@vaseline69]

"my grandma is a country singer" understatement of the year, lol

[@edstryker7745]

Exactly!!! Hahaha

[@btsr2553]

Agree and disagree. Don't forget that she has to do all this on her own, without her great grandmother. Emmy was certainly born with something. In any case, I'm already a bit of a fan of this little girl from Nashville Tennessee.

[@vaseline69]

@@btsr2553 I think you misunderstood my comment, it was it about Emmy, it was that calling Loretta Lynne "a country singer" is an understatement, she's one of the queens of country. it would be like saying "oh my mums an actress" if you were Liza Minnelli, Blake Shelton is a country singer, Loretta Lynne is a Legend

[@btsr2553]

@@vaseline69 Thank you for the clarification. I think I really misunderstood, please excuse me. I understand the understatement now. I grew up here in Bavaria side by side with the GIs formerly stationed here. AFN was my gate as a young blonde boy to the world. My mother would have loved listening to country music all day if AFN had that on their program. I also know Loretta. I can see my mother humming along to Loretta's and all the other artists' songs while she did the housework. There must still be a compact cassette somewhere ...

[@Azam.Arshad]

as in her interview, for anyone,she was a legend,but to emmy,just a grandma...

[@jsusna1972]

Gotta admit, I teared up when she started crying. I was mesmerized by how beautiful Katy Perry is. If she doesn't have the most beautiful eyes in the world, she's in the top 2. Suddenly Emmy cries and I lose it. Dang, I'm getting soft in my old age. Good luck, Emmy.

[@SAHAMH123]

I just went and listened to the whole song on Spotify....it's AMAZING..

[@douknodawae7805]

She brought tears to my eyes

[@warecal]

She's got the look , the smile, and the voice. Good luck Emmy Rose. I'll be seeing you in concerts around Nashville soon enough.

[@whatshappening3327]

She has the purest heart. Protect her at all costs. She doesn't need to change. It would be boring if every recording artist was a larger than life extrovert.

[@anyabar1987]

My Dad was overseas in the service my grandfather was sick. My dad didn't have the ability to call home. Loretta Lynn came to the base on tour. My dad was able to talk to her and said his dad wasn't doing well and wished he could get a message through to him. Loretta Lynn told him not to worry. My dad shrugged it off believing it to be a pr thing. Nope Loretta Lynn personally called my grandfather and wished him well told him that my dad was well and worried about him.

[@petebraven1522]

Stepping out of the shadow of grandma into her very own spotlight. 💖

[@mouthgina3213]

Humble and talented.

[@devikaratnasiri2358]

Lovely judges. Very encouraging to newcomers. The girl is really sweet and she has great potential

[@lornatw]

I can imagine her songs on the radio so much potential and a fantastic song writer, her voice has the emotion that gets you singing to peoples songs. I hope she owns it ❤

[@goodfoodladies]

she had my vote after only a few notes. beautiful woman and beautiful voice

[@sophiap2617]

The song just hit home and she is beautiful ❤

[@augustbradshaw3563]

There are no shadows if you let your light shine:)

[@wizardglick7762]

She is lovely! I hope she wins.

[@music-ru6bk]

wow that was incredible! could really imagine that on the radio! she deserved a platinum ticket

[@skiptrace1888]

Wow! I am a musician from TN. I have visited and worked in 22 different countries around the world, and you brought me to tears by B E I N G who you really are! Don't deviate from your real self! You are beautiful and awesome! Love yourself like the rest of us do!!!!! ❤😊❤🎉😊❤🎉😊

[@williamstreet4304]

OMG. It must be so hard to see Grandma's path and wonder if you are good enough. My youngest daughter struggled in the shadow of her sister. I told her not to worry about meeting the goals. I worried about her sister burning out before she was 21. The younger daughter has found her way and is successful. Her sister is 42, president and CEO of a company, received the highest lifetime award from her graduate school. And perches precariously on the brink of a breakdown. It's hard to sit in the shadow of greatness. But greatness can take a tremendous toll. Be who you really are. That from a dad and grandpa who cares so much for my daughters and grandchildren. Find your own way.

[@Dc-jz9rf]

Eu sou um brasileiro aleatório e só queria dizer q não me emocionei. Obrigado.

[@Wickerrman]

Great voice and a great songwriter too going on this song, I hope she keeps following her own style and grows into herself.

[@ClaudeYoung]

I thought I recognized her face as soon as she walked in the room! 🙂 She's AMAZING! Im a fan after this one song!

[@Knowledgeispower395]

She has such a smiling face.

[@DDuMas]

That. Song. Is. AWESOME. I don't even know who her grandmother is, but I'm more interested in her. 😃

[@vernonwood1311]

She has her grandmother's smile. She also has her own talent.

[@RaymondGlenn-cc2rs]

A truly beautiful young woman

[@ronrice2249]

Loretta Lynn is my favorite female singer in the whole world, and Emmy, you can be right up there with her. You have what it takes. Good luck!

[@timothylowe2073]

Wow what a song! Just wow. What a lady. I hope she does really well

[@FaberGT86]

She reminds me of a girl from the late 80s. She seems so out of date, in a good way. I hope she has the success she deserves.

[@jeffreyscholte4737]

I love how she sings, her voice is beautiful!

[@jamesdooling4139]

❤😢 You keep on singing, Lady! And... writing. Those of us who've experienced (and still sometimes do) eating disorders need about 20 more verses to this song.❤

[@JEREMY99218]

Beautiful and talented, humble and kind. She has a bright future. Thankfully her family is very humble and down-to-earth, hopefully, future fame and doesn't ruin her like other young celebrity women. Both her parents, aunts and uncles are very talented as well. Her mom, Patsy Lynn Russell and Patsy's twin sister Peggy are the youngest daughters of Loretta Lynn. Patsy Lynn is named after Loretta's friend, the famous country singer, Patsy Cline. Patsy and her twin sister Peggy formed a country duo called "The Lynns." They recorded one album for Reprise Records, which charted two singles on Hot Country Songs Chart. The Lynns received CMA Award nominations for Vocal Duo of the Year in 1998 and 1999. They received an ACM Award nomination for Top New Vocal Group or Duo.

[@jeffstevens4262]

Just seen this. I really wanted to hug her and give her the same message the three judges gave her at the end. Sending all my love and best wishes to Emmy from over here in the UK. I'm sure that's not going to be last we all see of her...! ❤❤❤

[@rachelfarekas2096]

She needs a show like the Voice... has so much potential. A good coach/mentor would help her so much

[@roseberrygamingid]

old money girl looks so humble, lovely full of joy, classy. totally different from most kinda rich girl today hope the best for you girl

[@amrazing33]

She has potential with the timbre of her voice alone, let alone her character. But the high notes are currently her villain. It's very workable. Can't wait to see more from her

[@mjsmagalhaes]

I get James Blunt vibes from her presentation. Which is always a good thing.

[@adas91]

She's beautiful

[@scottschneider5866]

This song is really moving 🥲

[@elyneda]

Brought me near tears 😢 she’s amazing

[@gasrwe]

Great performance under pressure her grandmother would be so proud of her

[@DevilishFailure]

She's so innocent and pure, although she's 24. Although you know she's seen some things with that songwriting. Absolutely wonderful, she's fantastic.

[@saisaivipa]

I feel her. I don’t sing but I work in the same industry as my very successful Mum. Growing up with that shadow looming is rough. All the best to you!

[@user-uf5sd3yk6g]

Wow. Good luck. All the best.

[@woof999]

She’s soooooo talented!!! Love her!!

[@timjacques6581]

She's so 🥰

[@amberflokstra88]

At the end of the video you can see she just realized she’s no longer “Loretta Lynn’s granddaughter.” She’s now Emmy Russel, singer-songwriter who happens to also be the granddaughter.

[@ephrem3966]

the one to watch, especially, when she becomes more confident.

[@jeffreybabor2585]

Impressive no matter who her grandmother is!!!

[@Martin.C.777]

Such a nice young lady.

[@dallassukerkin6878]

:smiles: About my favourite part of the intro was Lionel's reaction to who her gran was - that let those of us who don't know Country understand that grandma was a big deal

[@Retroopers]

She kind of reminds me of a Janet Devlin from years ago when she audition on X Factor UK. It's because of the journey to find her confidence.

[@agra3778]

Beautiful song. 👍👍👍👍👍

[@MelissaThompson432]

Her grandma, her mama, her aunt, her great aunt...all of them are/were country singers.

[@Lover4yuri1]

🥹 whew…omg that was so beautiful! Loreta (?) Lynn must be very proud of Emmy…good gods this is gonna trigger my third emotional breakdown this month

[@stregatto1764]

Katy wasn’t rude. She gave her though love and encouragement.

[@charliered105]

Beautiful girl x

[@michaelharrison8920]

Great video Emma lovely voice be proud walk In the shadows of your own footsteps girl and you will find your own way in this world 🌍 good luck 🤞 follow your heart ❤️ see ya on the road 🛣️ 🌸🌺

[@hsuitor1234]

She's good

[@BryceFasig-qy9tf]

Wow

[@Merzui-kg8ds]

I live 30 min from the bar where Lorretta Lynn sang publicly for the first time.

[@523vitor]

I loved. ❤️🇵🇹

[@DudeSilad]

She did have a beautiful voice.

[@CabinFever52]

She reminded me of Nightbirde from AGT. Nothing wrong with that. Looking forward to her career.

[@Echo30Mike]

Her voice reminds me of Norah Jones but better. Forget about who's shoes she has to fill, this girl has the voice and the talent to walk barefoot and cover every inch of the world with her music.

[@DedessaAndrade]

Que linda! Jesus a abençoe

[@Question467]

Brilliant 💁🇬🇧

[@gail2698]

Beautiful ❤️

[@jimcaswell4488]

That is really cool!

[@aiy_gh7546]

Sound like rosé from BLACKPINK❤❤

[@FabulousVerse]

Loretta Lynn, and Crystal Gail, were pivotal in country when I was a kid. The Lynn's aren't slouches either. This woman doesn't have big shoes to fill, she just has to get comfortable in her own.

[@Simsim_Gmm]

Superr❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@user-mj7qh6qp4c]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@crashman2062]

What a great tone to her voice but best of all she can sing with feeling and emotion in her voice - the hardest thing to do as a singer.

[@mitchellsouphasith3763]

Couldn’t someone like her bypass American idol and go to the record company alone.

[@Cloud7Eagle]

🐴 💯🎉🎉 She’s an undercover dark horse (no pun intended)….when she realizes her gifts potential…..whew! Look out!

[@Buc_Stops_Here]

Wow, you have to feel for this contestant. The granddaughter of Loretta Lynn, and she has talent. Not sure she will win but if she can strengthen her presentation, she will be going places. She has a meaningful original song to boot - something few contestants on this show ever do (it happens, but not often).

[@Philmaster07]

she's cute

[@checreates]

A country girl in Nikes is my fav new thing

[@chegalang4370]

She sings like Tailor Swifts and the voice too.

[@girlinvt]

Patsy most definitely looks like her mom. Her daughter has talent

[@ENGLANDS-INDEPENDENCE]

As a brit I absolutely love her accent American southern bell accent her aswell as hannah barron are beautiful and that accent is sexy 😍

[@user-cn2ki1vt2u]

Orignal and bring it gal.....brilliant song and singer

[@lara_young]

They're always so quick to name drop 😂

[@Global-Citizen1]

😂😂can you blame them though

[@mortimerbrewster3671]

@@Global-Citizen1 I can blame when she claims she wanted to do it on her own. They weren't interested until she said who grandma was.

[@MAGAisacult]

I was glad she didn't sound anything like Loretta. She has her own future ahead.

[@r.c.auclair2042]

Loretta Lynn?! The woman's the granddaughter of one of the best country singers ever and she buries the line nearly a full minute into the video?

[@speed6725]

It’s got to be super hard to have a legendary relative and you want to make your own way, and having to be constantly compared to them. That’s real unfair pressure.

[@nooraqueen2716]

I’ve never heard of Loretta Lynn

[@sakilynn]

Loretta Lynn's property is described as a slice of heaven, you'd never think it was haunted as holy hell. That's why she wrote This Haunted House.

[@notyourbestie]

Now imagine someone saying my grandma is taylor swift. Hahaha. Well, like taylor swift will get married. Now back to Emmy hahaha

[@YourFoodBank]

“Lionel, your reaction wasn’t quite realistic … let’s do another take”

[@brendaniebel1355]

Love patsy❤😊

[@phillipstrength9334]

Your grandma Here You