Emmy Russell Honors Memaw Loretta Lynn, "Coal Miner's Daughter" - American Idol 2024

Singing a song written by your grandmother that she wrote to honor your great grandfather…and knocking it out of the park

I believe it’s pretty rare for an artist to sing an enormously popular song and make me believe they are telling me their own life story. That was absolutely amazing and such a beautiful way to honor her grandma. ❤

This is one of the best American songs ever written. It's good to see a strong family tradition carry on.

She gave us an Idol moment that will never be forgotten

Did not think it possible but she took her Grandma's story to a whole new level.

It’s so cool that she honored her ancestors like this! She made it sound like her own song, but we all know it’s Loretta’s. She did justice to it, and her family must be so proud of her!

She sang her grandmother’s song, in a way that’s deeper than the ocean. So much grace and elegant emotions here.

Breathtaking!!!! Her MeMaw was the greatest and her Mama and Aunts are very good but this precious young lady is AMAZING!!!!

She’s pure and professional. It is time that American Idol will be represented by artist and not a singer. She already captures The Philippines hearts. Come here please ❤

Well, I believe we just watched not just Idol history, but country music history be made. The passing down of the guard from the old to the new. It’s beautiful. Good job Emmy. Keep it up. We love you!

Emmy you deserved to continue on American Idol. I voted for you and believe you are the most talented contestant they had. Unfortunately the American public fell for one contestant who should have been eliminated instead of you. Keep on singing. You have a God given talent not only in singing but your song writing.

Emmy’s voice made me pause and listen this song tears. Baby girl keep going may God always bless you. Your voice is important and honoring your Memaw

My papaw was killed in the coal mines, before i was even born. My dad was just 16 years old when he lost him. There was an explosion and my papaw helped save other coal miners lives by pushing them out of the way and he took the blunt of the blast! He was burned over 99 percent of his body, he was tough though. He lived another eight hours in the hospital. I am so proud that i have that kind of blood running through my veins! Great Job Emmy! I know your Grandma is very proud of you! Thank you for singing this song so beautifully and kind. GOD Bless You! I cant wait to meet you papaw in Heaven one day! I hope i make you, my dad and most of all my heavenly father proud!!!

Honestly if you love country music and know about Loretta Lynn and seeing how Emmy is so family oriented and not flashy and stays to her self.. I honestly love it. Really enjoy her

She just did her grandma proud. That was just beautiful.

She kept the vocal in such a soft storytelling mode, but with a few higher notes to make an emphasis. Her grandmother is looking down proud, along with her friend, Patsy Cline.

I’m 22 and grew up listening to older country. My grandma loved Loretta Lynn and patsy cline. I’m literally crying right now.

SHE BRINGS LORETTAS MUSIC ALIVE AGAIN ❤❤❤❤❤❤ I JUST LOVE HER BUT I LOVE HER MUSIC AS WELL SHE'S GOT SOMETHING SPECIAL

She made me understand the song in a different way with a different emotion. Respect to the hard working blue collar fathers providing for their families.

Loved Loretta...wish her granddaughter Emmy many blessings