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Emmy Russell certainly stepped out from underneath the shadow of her grandmother Loretta Lynn during her time on American Idol. The nation watched as a shy Russell learned to own her voice and conquer her nerves on stage throughout this season. The Emmy Russell America met months ago in her audition is not the same Emmy Russell seen performing in the semi-finals. Sadly, the 24-year-old was eliminated just short of the Top 3. “I think there is a reason why I think I am a little timid and I think it is because I want to own my voice,” she said in her audition. “That’s why I want to challenge mys...
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Chase Beckham is unapologetically himself, and it’s a quality that is effortlessly mirrored in the lyrics of his music. Ever since winning Season 19 of American Idol, Beckham only continues to shed deep layers of his life, penning them into song. Subscribe to Taste of Country on Youtube After recently scoring his first No.1 song at country radio with “23,” Beckham released his debut album Bad for Me on April 5. For Beckham, this 13-track album is a personal declaration that although he has risen to fame and taken off with his music career, that doesn’t make him void of flaws. “I’ve always thou...
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Mandisa’s father has shared new details and a theory about what could have led to the former American Idolsinger’s death. John Hundley spoke to news outlets after Saturday’s celebration of life. He opened up about a box of cards and letters his 47-year-old daughter had held on to and said he did not think her death was the result of self-harm. Mandisa (real named: Mandisa Hundley) was found dead at her home in Nashville on April 18.Police say they’re still investigating but haven’t found anything that indicates foul play.After finishing ninth on American Idol in 2006, Mandisa would enjoy a suc...
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Police have provided a significant update on their investigation into Christian singer Mandisa’s death. The Season 5 American Idolfinalist died on Thursday (April 18). She was 47 years old. Mandisa Hundley lived in Antioch, Tenn., when she performed on American Idol.She was formerly a member of the Fisk Jubilee Singers.An American Idol tribute to Mandisa is planned for Sunday (April 29).While no cause of death has been announced, Franklin PD now say there is nothing that indicates foul play or that a crime occurred. Related: 10 Secrets American Idol Doesn’t Want You to Know “The Franklin Polic...
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Two contestants were just eliminated on American Idol. Here’s who’s left for Season 22 of the ABC reality show. On Sunday (April 21), Nya and Jordan Reynolds were sent home. That trims the finalists to 12, which is typically when the most intense part of the competition begins. It’s a diverse group of newcomers, stage veterans and styles. Related: 10 Things American Idol Doesn’t Want You To Know Who’s Left On American Idol?Country music is well represented among the remaining singers on American Idol. Triston Harper, Will Moseley and Mia Matthews are the three finalists who’ve leaned hard into...
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Christian singer Mandisa has died. The 47-year-old was found at her home in Nashville on Thursday (April 18). She finished ninth during Season 5 of American Idolin 2006. While country music would prove to be her undoing on the Fox TV show, she’d recover and enjoy a successful career in music until her death. Mandisa Hundley lived in Antioch, Tenn., when she performed on American Idol.She was formerly a member of the Fisk Jubilee Singers.In 2014, she won a Grammy in the Best Contemporary Christian Music Album category for Overcomer.Mandisa’s death was confirmed to several outlets by K-Love Chie...
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Katy Perry wants Jelly Roll to replace her on American Idol. The 39-year-old pop star announced she was quitting the hit TV show earlier this year, and Katy is convinced that Jelly would be a perfect addition to the judging panel. Katy, who stars on the show alongside Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan, told E! News: “I gotta say Jelly Roll was crazy when he came on the show. “I was convinced at anything he said. He could run for president, he could be my pastor, I might go back to church for him. He could sell me anything. “So I love him. And to have any of these guys plus Jelly on the show would b...
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At least one finger has been pointed at Luke Bryan following American Idoljudge Katy Perry’s unfortunately mishap that broke her top on live TV. Katy Perry’s Wardrobe MalfunctionContestant Roman Collins had just wrapped his performance of James Brown’s “It’s a Man’s Man’s Man’s World” when all three judges stood to show their appreciation. Then, Perry quickly tried to crouch down behind the desk while covering her top half. “That song, uh, broke my top off,” Perry told the audience. The silver metallic top featured bold, jagged edges that could have easily been knocked loose when quickly stand...
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Loretta Lynn‘s granddaughter, Emmy Russell, has been captivating audiences across the country each week on her American Idol journey. In a recent interview, she shared the sage advice her “memaw” gave her when it comes to entertaining an audience. “While performing I would sing one song everyone knew, which was ‘If I Die Young.’ And then I’d sing an original song,” Russell explains to the Bicuits & Jam Podcast. “Memaw always told me to do that, ’cause everyone wants to sing along with you. But then if you want to share your heart, do that too, but not too much.” The Idol hopeful reveals she re...
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While Jelly Roll may be dominating country music right now, nothing could have prepared him for mentoring country music royalty on American Idol. While serving as this season’s mentor, the “Halfway to Hell” singer got to work with Loretta Lynn‘s granddaughter, Emmy Russell. The experience, he admits, was intimidating. “How am I supposed to judge LORETTA LYNN’S GRANDDAUGHTER!?!” he writes on social media. If he felt pressure mentoring Russell, it’s nothing compared to the high expectations she has put on herself because of her country music pedigree. She has opened up about her struggles in oth...
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