Biography - Emmy Russell

Who is Emmy Russell?

Emmy Russell is a singer by profession and American by nationality. She rose to fame as a contestant for season 22 of the singing competition American Idol. She is also famous as the granddaughter of Grammy Award-winning country singer Loretta Lynn.

Emmy Russell – Age, Parents, Siblings

Emmy Russell was born on January 10, 1999, in Hurricane Mills, Nashville, USA. Her full name is Emmy Rose Russell, her mother is Patsy Lynn and her father is Phillip Russell. Her parents raised her on a ranch in Hurricane Mills alongside her five siblings - brothers David Russell, and Philip David Russell, sisters Melody Russell, Jennafer Russell, and half-brother Anthony Brutto.

Family

Russell is the granddaughter of country singer Loretta Lynn who passed away in October 2022 at the age of 90. She earned 16 chart-toppers on the Hot Country Songs chart and was the first woman to win Entertainer of the Year at the CMA Awards. Lynn had a six-decade career.

Her mother Patsy and her aunt Peggy, who are twins, formed the duo called The Lynns in the 1990s. They earned CMA Awards nominations for vocal duo of the year in 1998 and 1999. Patsy has also acted in shows such as Fire Down Under, Walker Texas Ranger, etc.

Emmy Russell’s great-aunt is country music singer Crystal Gayle, who is a 22-time global country chart-topper.

Education, Ethnicity

For education, Emmy Russell attended Harpeth High School and graduated from the same in 2017. It remains undisclosed she enrolled in college.

Her ethnicity includes Irish, Scottish, and Cherokee.

Emmy Russell – Boyfriend, Husband, Children, Divorce

Currently, Emmy Russell is believed to be a single woman sans boyfriend, husband, or children. However, a secret relationship with a partner cannot be ruled out. 

In the past, she has featured her male friends on social media but they do not seem to be dating. Since Russell is yet to marry, divorce is out of context.

Emmy Russell – Career

Early Days

Like her mother, Emmy Russell was immersed in a musical environment. She often traveled with her grandmother on tour buses and watched her performances. She eventually pursued her career as a country singer.

Single, American Idol

In mid-2023, Russell released her debut single Skinny on several musical platforms including Spotify. The song is about her eating disorder and was officially released on September 15, 2023, along with a music video.

In 2024, she competed in season 22 of the singing competition American Idol. Emmy Russell paid homage to her grandmother on the April 29, 2024 episode of the show. On the episode aired on April 15, she was selected in the top 14.

Emmy Russell – Net Worth, Salary

Since the career of Russell is just budding, there have been no official estimates on her net worth and annual income/salary.

Emmy Russell – Instagram, Twitter, Facebook

Emmy Russell is active on social media handles Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook. She is gradually amassing followers as she competes in American Idol.