Loretta Lynn’s granddaughter Emmy Russell sang an original song on ‘American Idol’ on the late legend’s birthday. Watch.
Emmy Russell is continuing on her late grandmother’s legacy — what could be a better birthday gift than that?judges and viewers alike with a raw performance of an original song titled “Want You” on the show’s Sunday episode, which aired the same day the legendary singer-songwriter would have turned 92. Taking the stage backdropped by a blue screen of heavenly clouds, Russell channeled the “Coal Miner’s Daughter” star in a puffy-sleeved, collared floral dress and boots.
“Emmy was born on and Loretta’s anniversary and now we have this milestone on Loretta’s birthday!” the caption continued. “Loretta told all who would listen that Emmy had something special and now the world is seeing for themselves.”
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