Emmy Russell is an American songwriter and singer. She gained fame when he auditioned and landed in the Top 5v of American Idol Season 22.

Here are some facts about Emmy Russell:

* Emmy Russell was born on January 10, 1999 (Age: 25).
* She hails from Hurricane Mills, Tennessee, USA.
* She is the daughter of Patsy Lynn and Phillip Russell and the granddaughter of country music legend and songwriter Loretta Lynn.
* She spent her early 20s traveling the world as a Christian missionary.
* Emmy auditioned for Idol in Nashville, Tennessee where she performed her original song “Skinny” got three “Yeses” from the judges.
* She performed another original song “Like That” during the Hollywood round. She become a Top 24 semifinalist.
* While in Hawaii, Emmy was mentored by Jelly Roll in Group 2. She performed “Beautiful Things” by Benson Boone and received enough votes to be considered “safe” for another week.
* Eventually, she reached the Top 5 round where she sang “The Climb” by Miley Cyrus and “Carried Me With You” by Brandi Carlile. She was eliminated together with Triston Harper.

Watch the video below to get a sample of Emmy Russell’s voice.