Loretta Lynn, American Idol and Emmy Russell

Emmy Russell appeared on season 22 of 'American Idol'
Emmy Russell, the granddaughter of Loretta Lynn, admitted it wasn't her idea to sing her grandma's iconic song, "Coal Miner's Daughter," during her time on "American Idol."
Former “American Idol” Star Emmy Russell Reveals She Was 'So Mad' When Judges Had Her Sing Grandma Loretta Lynn's Song
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 spring — but if it was up to Russell, she would’ve left the track alone.
Loretta Lynn’s Granddaughter Didn’t Want to Sing Her Song on ‘American Idol’
Emmy Russell admits that she was 'so mad' when she found out she was covering 'Coal Miner's Daughter' in one 'American Idol' episode.
Emmy Russell Didn’t Want to Sing Grandmother Loretta Lynn’s Signature Song on ‘American Idol’
Emmy Russell gave a touching tribute to late grandmother Loretta Lynn on 'American Idol,' but she wasn't happy about it at first.
Loretta Lynn's granddaughter says American Idol judges made her 'so mad' for one request
Loretta Lynn's granddaughter Emmy Russell revealed why chose to perform her grandmother's famous song during her American Idol appearance last year. Russell shared on The Thrivalist Podcast that the judges selected Coal Miner's Daughter for her to sing,
Loretta Lynn’s Granddaughter Emmy Russell Reveals ‘American Idol’ Moment That Made Her ‘So Mad’
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. Russell reflected on her experience on the show during a new appearance on The Thrivalist Podcast,
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Loretta Lynn’s Life Story Is Being Turned Into a Musical
People close to Lynn are working on the musical: The singer's daughter Patsy Lynn, who has played a key role in her mother's ...
‘Coal Miner’s Daughter’ Musical Starring Sutton Foster As Loretta Lynn In Development For Broadway
Currently in development, the musical adaptation will be directed by Sam Gold, with music production by Jeanine Tesori, the ...
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COAL MINER'S DAUGHTER Musical In the Works, Starring Sutton Foster
Tthe music and life story of beloved country music icon and legend  Loretta Lynn will be celebrated and depicted in a new ...
New Broadway musical 'Coal Miner's Daughter' to highlight life of Kentucky's Loretta Lynn
Two-time Tony winner Sutton Foster will star in a stage version of Loretta Lynn's "Coal Miner's Daughter," currently in ...
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Sutton Foster to Star as Loretta Lynn in ‘Coal Miner’s Daughter’ Stage Musical
Broadway favorite Sutton Foster will portray the late country music icon Loretta Lynn in the upcoming stage adaptation of “Coal Miner’s Daughter ... statement of the American dream ...