Emmy Russell Performed her Own Song on "American Idol"

Emmy Russell, the granddaughter of country legend Loretta Lynn, impressed the judges on “American Idol” with her original song “skinny.” The 24-year-old Emmy Russell caught the attention of American Idol judges Lionel Richie, Katy Perry, and Luke Bryan.

She revealed to them that her grandmother was the country music legend Loretta Lynn, and then proceeded to play and sing her own song, “Skinny.” The judges praised her performance and advised her to be more confident, emphasizing that she shouldn’t compare herself to her grandmother.