American Idol contestant Emmy Russell, who initially made a wave in the media by introducing herself as the granddaughter of the late Country music singer Loretta Lynn during the audition, made it to the Top 8 on Sunday night’s episode.
While climbing the ladder of success as a singer, Emmy Russell is equally getting praise for her gorgeous look and pretty smile, resulting from her aligned but slightly pointed cuspid teeth.
Despite having such pretty facial features, the Idol contestant Emmy struggled with a feeling of becoming ‘physically perfect’ throughout her life, which she expressed through her new song, Skinny.
On the February episode, she sang the Skinny song on American Idol. She expressed her happiness through her Instagram, writing, “This is the first time “Skinny” made its way into the world—I can’t believe the love and support and how many people share the same story.“
Likewise, in the commentary section, many thanked and blessed Emmy for honestly addressing their emotions, as one Instagram user wrote, “I just cry and cry… thank you for singing our song. I love you. ❤️.”
Listen to Emmy Russell’s songs here:
‘American Idol’ Emmy Russell considers Beauty to be one’s spirit and health
For the 25-year-old Emmy Russell, beauty doesn’t depend on physical appearance, not beautiful eyes, straight teeth, skin color, or a toned body. She believes that one’s spirit exhibits one’s beauty.
On May 17, 2023, she took to her Instagram to voice her opposition to cultural beauty standards and wrote, “Don’t give into what cultures’ standard of beauty is. Beauty is your spirit. Beauty is health. And the body holds you’re beautiful spirit….“
Emmy strived all her teenage years to match societal beauty standards, which affected her mentally. Now, in her 20s, she finally realized that all these things were unworthy.
“Super grateful to finally take on these lies I told myself my entire life! I don’t wanna be skinny, I wanna be strong. I wanna be alive.”
“Growing up my entire life, I was so insecure about my body over words about my weight and the way I dressed in school… it’s all lies.”
Lately, her musical talents, courage to speak up against norms, and outer beauty have earned her admiration from the masses.
Additional Information
- Emmy Russell’s mother’s name is Patsy Lynn, and her father is Phillip Russell.
- Emmy’s maternal grandma is an American singer and songwriter, Loretta Lynn.
- Emmy Russell is a Nashville native.
