American Idol Season 22 continued Monday, cutting Top 8 to Top 7 via songs chosen by Katy Perry, Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie. Did Emmy Russell make it?
The 39-year-old pop superstar got emotional near the end of the episode after picking the song for Emmy, 34, as the Top 8 performed. 'I chose this song not because Loretta Lynn is your grandma,' Katy said as her voice cracked with emotion. 'I chose this song because you are Emmy Russell and you can do anything now as Emmy Russell!',' she added
For her entire life, Emmy Russell watched her grandmother, Loretta Lynn, perform live on stage for countless adoring fans. While Loretta was this huge icon to her fans, she was just “Memaw” to Emmy. Emmy and Loretta had quite a bond, which was amplified due to their shared love of singing and writing songs. Emmy […]
“I’m alright, baby!” That’s Luke Bryan‘s official update after falling down during a concert in Vancouver on Friday night. Ryan Seacrest put Bryan on the spot at the top of Sunday’s American Idol, asking, “I just want to check to make sure, Luke, you’re moving OK? You looked alright at the open of the show […]
Season 22 of American Idol premiered on February 18, 2024. There have been countless talented performers including Julia Gagnon, Makenna Faith Breinholt, Abi Carter, Triston Harper, and Emmy Russell. Emmy has connected with the audience with her vulnerable original songs and backstory. Who is Emmy Russell? Emmy is one of late country legend Loretta Lynn’s […]
Luke Bryan's embarrassment didn't end on Saturday night. During Sunday's episode of "American Idol," Katy Perry and Ryan Seacrest poked fun at Bryan after he fell onstage during his show in Vancouver, Canada. To kick off the first episode of the 22nd season of the hit competition show, Bryan performed his rendition of "Small Town" by John Mellencamp, according to Us Weekly. Following his performance, the jokes began to roll in. "So, hold on. Before we get going, I just want to check to make...
Nashvillian Emmy Russell chose a familiar song to sing on Monday night's "American Idol." She chose her grandmother, Loretta Lynn's "Coal Miner's Daughter."
Three longtime members of the American Idol family returned on Monday to honor one of their own — Season 5 contestant Mandisa, who died on April 18 at age 47. Colton Dixon (Season 11), Melinda Doolittle (Season 6) and Danny Gokey took the stage for an emotional group performance of Mary Mary’s “Shackles,” a song Mandisa covered […]
The 47-year-old judge opened the season 22 episode with a strong rendition of the 1985 song Small Town by John Mellencamp. Show host Ryan Seacrest, 49, then showed the tape of Luke performing on Saturday night in Vancouver, Canada, and falling backward after slipping. Katy Perry, 39, also poked fun of Luke for falling while they were critiquing Nya for her effortless performance
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