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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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Two country contestants were eliminated on American Idolthis week. Here’s who’s left for Season 22 of the ABC reality show. What started as a diverse group of newcomers, stage veterans and styles has been whittled down to three finalists. On Sunday (May 12), Emmy Russell and Triston Harper were sent home. That’s a blow to country music fans hoping for another winner. Will Mosley remains, and one has to wonder if having three country finalists in the Top 5 split the vote, reducing the chances of either Harper — the youngest Top 12 finalist — or Russell — Loretta Lynn’s granddaughter — to advanc...
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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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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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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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During a recent guest appearance on Taste of Country Nights, On Demand, Chayce Beckham shared his thoughts on breaking the American Idol “curse” thanks to the success of his No. 1 song, “23.” Beckham is the first American Idol winner to have a hit song after the reality show since Phillip Phillips did it with “Home” in 2012. He’s also the first country winner to notch an airplay No. 1 with their first post-Idol single since Carrie Underwood! “Is that true? That’s crazy, that’s wild,” Beckham said when he was told the news. He won Season 19 of Idol in 2021. “I feel like when I wrote that song, ...
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An American Idol contestant is receiving backlash after mocking judge Luke Bryan during her Hollywood Week performance of Ariana Grande‘s “Tattooed Heart.” Madai Chakell’s performance went awry right away when she stopped her song and requested to start over, according to Entertainment Tonight. “I wasn’t feeling that one. Sorry, y’all,” she apologized. Chakell then stopped her second attempt at the performance because it wasn’t “flowing the way we practiced” and sang it acapella instead. READ MORE: This ‘Bachelor’ Star’s Teen Daughter Just Auditioned for ‘American Idol’ “Obviously, I don’t kno...
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