25-year-old Emmy Russell, granddaughter of Loretta Lynn, sings original song about eating disorders, "Skinny," in American Idol audition, making Top 20.

25-year-old Emmy Russell, granddaughter of country music icon Loretta Lynn, received advice from her "memaw" Loretta to perform one familiar song and then an original song from her heart but not too personal in her American Idol audition. Emmy followed this advice and sang her original song about eating disorders, "Skinny," making it to the Top 20 contestants in the show.

April 13, 2024
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