Emmy Russell was fairly timid at the start of her “American Idol” audition — to the extent that the judges had to ask her to repeat her name. As the 25-year-old singer-songwriter from Nashville ...

My grandmother was born in Switzerland but left over 70 years ago. I traveled with her and my mom and brother to learn about her youth and family. I have so much gratitude for being able to do this ...

NASHVILLE -- “American Idol” contestant Emmy Russell performed a moving tribute to her late grandmother, Loretta Lynn, when she competed on the show. But she recently recalled she was “so mad” at the ...

Emmy Russell made a name for herself on American Idol last year, stepping out of her shell as the judges encouraged. But ...