The musician advanced on Rock & Roll Hall of Fame night on the singing competition.
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Russell was loosened up before her performance by the night’s guest mentor,Gene SimmonsofKiss.
The realness of your voice is so listenable,Luke Bryantold Russell after she sang.
Emmy Russell on ‘American Idol’.Disney/Eric McCandless
JudgeKaty Perryalso had praise for Russell’s latest performance.
And tonight you won.
Russell had reason to feel good.
Loretta Lynn and Bonnie Raitt.K. Mazur/WireImage
She survived the night.
This is my meemaws house, she said.
Her flinty voice and no-nonsense lyrics made her a staple at the Grand Ole Opry.
Watch Russell’s performance onAmerican Idolabove.
