She is such a beautiful and sweet girl.
Despite beingeliminated fromAmerican Idol, the 25-year-old granddaughter of the late Loretta Lynn is on a roll.
Russells Saturday night performance impressed her great aunt, Crystal Gayle, who was in the audience.
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We had a wonderful time at the @opry last night.
My great niece, Emmy Russell was fantastic, Gayle wrote onTwitter.
She is such a beautiful and sweet girl.
It is great to see her starting out her career.
I remember those days!
Gayle, 73, is the youngest of Lynns seven siblings.
“I was really grateful for the show.
I think I’ve got everything that I needed to receive,” Russell said.
“I feel more myself than I ever have since doingAmerican Idol, she added.
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