They followed that with a lively duet of Judd’s hit, “No One Else on Earth.”
Russellperformed “Coal Miner’s Daughter"earlier in the competition as well.
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The duet left Judd feeling Lynn’s presence,she toldEntertainment Tonighton Sunday’s red carpet.
Emmy Russell and Wynonna Judd on ‘American Idol’.Disney/Eric McCandless
“I did and I love Loretta,” Judd said.
However, she said that performing with Russell was also a special moment.
“She was the very first country concert I ever saw.
Emmy Russell and Wynonna Judd on ‘American Idol’.Disney/Eric McCandless
I was mesmerized from the first time I saw her walk out onstage in her ball gown.”
“I got to meet her when I was 20 years old,” she continued.
That audition wowed the judges and earned her a ticket to Hollywood.
“You’re an A+ songwriter,” departing judgeKaty Perrysaid.
“So is your grandma.
You got the gift.”
Last week,Russell took to Instagramto tell fans she felt “grateful” for herAmerican Idolexperience.
“And so, there was no sense of ‘Why wasnt I chosen?’
I know Im chosen.
But I know Im loved.
