Emmy Russell embarked on a journey of self-discovery with her American Idol audition.
The granddaughter of the late country legend Loretta Lynn made an impressive season 22 run before falling just short of the top 3 Sunday (May 12.)
And she did it all while confronting onstage jitters and self-image issues head-on. While Russell didn’t capture the crown, she is walking away with a newfound confidence and a renewed sense of family identity.
In the wake of her top 5 exit, the 25-year-old Tennessee native took to social media to reflect on her time with Idol.
Russell and 16-year-old Alabama native Triston Harper were eliminated after Disney Night Sunday (May 12.) Jack Blocker, Abi Carter and Will Moseley will battle it out for the crown during the May 19 finale.
Russell summed up the feeling surrounding her elimination in an Instagram post Monday (May 13.) Speaking to the camera, she invoked the words from one of her final Idol performances: Miley Cyrus’ “The Climb.”
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