Emmy Russell is a rising American singer making waves as a contestant on American Idol Season 22. She carries the remarkable legacy of being the granddaughter of country music icon Loretta Lynn, yet Emmy is carving out her own distinct path in the music world. Her talent quickly impressed all three judges, positioning her as one of the frontrunners to win the competition.
Early Life
At 24 years old in 2024, Emmy currently lives in Nashville, Tennessee. She grew up on the Lynn family ranch in Hurricane Mills, close to Nashville. Her parents are Patsy Lynn Russell and Philip Russell. Emmy is also related to the famous singer Crystal Gayle, who is her great-aunt. Patsy, her mother, is an actress and singer as well.
Emmy is widely recognized as Loretta Lynn’s granddaughter and is part of the duo The Lynns, performing alongside her twin sister, Peggy Lynn. Her grandmother, Loretta Lynn, was a country music legend who passed away in October 2022 at the age of 90. Although Emmy completed her education, she keeps details about her schooling private.
Career
Emmy’s passion for singing started early, nurtured by her grandmother Loretta Lynn’s musical influence. In October 2022, Emmy participated in a special tribute concert honoring Loretta Lynn, aired live on CMT from the Grand Ole Opry. There, she performed alongside Lukas Nelson (Willie Nelson’s son) in a heartfelt rendition of “Lay Me Down,” a song from the film Coal Miner’s Daughter. On April 13, 2023, Emmy marked her official debut at the Grand Ole Opry with a performance of “Memaw’s Guitar.”
American Idol Journey
Emmy gained widespread attention on American Idol when she performed her original song “Skinny” during the February 25, 2024, episode. She introduced herself on stage, saying, “I love writing. I’m 24, a songwriter, and music is my passion… Growing up, I sang on the road with my grandma, who was a country singer.”
Judge Katy Perry praised her, stating, “You’re an A+ songwriter.” Emmy received unanimous “yes” votes from judges Lionel Richie, Katy Perry, and Luke Bryan, earning her a golden ticket to Hollywood. Her full audition video is available on the official American Idol YouTube channel, where it garnered nearly 2 million views by late February 2024. Emmy also shared in an Instagram post that her sister did her makeup for the performance.
Emmy Russell Biography |
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| Real Name | Emmy Russell |
| Birth Date | 2000 |
| Age (as of 2024) | 25 Years |
| Birth Place | Nashville, Tennessee, U.S. |
| Profession | Singer, Songwriter |
| College | – |
| Qualification | Graduate |
Physical Statistics |
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| Height | in feet inches – 5’ 5” – in Centimeters – 165 cm |
| Weight | in Kilograms – 50 kg – in Pounds – 110 lbs |
| Hair Color | Blonde |
| Eye Color | Blue |
Family |
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| Father | Philip Russell |
| Mother | Patsy Lynn |
| Sister | – |
| Brother | – |
Relationship Status |
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| Marital Status | Single |
| Affair | No |
| Who is her boyfriend? | None |
Personal Life
Emmy is currently single and not publicly involved in any romantic relationships. She is active on social media, boasting around 49.7K followers on Instagram (@emmyroserussell). On Spotify, she is a verified artist with over 24,000 monthly listeners. While she hasn’t released a full album yet, she has two singles available: “Skinny” (released August 21, 2023) and “Breakup Song” (released February 25, 2024).
Net Worth
Emmy Russell’s growing career as a musician and TV personality has helped her accumulate an estimated net worth of around $400,000 as of 2024. She is focused on advancing in American Idol and continuing the musical legacy of her family.
Trivia
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Emmy has a close friendship with Grant (@grantsmith_7 on Instagram), who played music with her grandmother and toured alongside her. They have been friends for over seven years.
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She is a dog lover and enjoys spending time with pets.
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Emmy, along with fellow contestant McKenna Brienholt, secured a spot in the Hollywood round of American Idol Season 22.
