Nearly one year has passed since Emmy Russell captivated American Idol viewers. Stepping out of her famous family’s shadow, the granddaughter of late country music legend Loretta Lynn bared her heart and soul each week on season 22 of the ABC singing reality competition show. Falling just short of the top five, Russell has gone on to release multiple original songs since wrapping up her time on Idol. The “Redemption” songstress, 26, recently celebrated another milestone when she became a first-time mom. Less than two weeks after welcoming her daughter, Russell had even more exciting news to share. The “Skinny” singer will open for country star Megan Moroney during the latter’s Am I Okay? Tour.
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Megan Moroney Is “So Happy” To Have Emmy Russell On Her Tour
Megan Moroney landed a blockbuster hit with last year’s Am I Okay? The University of Georgia grad, 27, took home the New Artist of the Year trophy during November’s CMA Awards. Next month, Moroney will kick off her Am I Okay? Tour on March 20 in Montreal, Quebec.
Afterwards, the “Tennessee Orange” songstress will head to Knoxville, Tennessee, on April 11 for back-to-back shows at Civic Coliseum. In a Tuesday (Feb. 11) Instagram post, Emmy Russell announced that she will open for Moroney both nights in Knoxville.
“Exciting season,” the American Idol finalist wrote in the caption.
Moroney herself chimed in, commenting, “So happy to have you!!!!” below the post. Mia Matthews, Russell’s fellow season 22 finalist on American Idol, offered congratulations: “I am gonna try to come!! eekkkk!” she wrote.
Additionally, fellow American Idol finalist Kaibrienne Richins expressed excitement: “NO WAY EMMY THIS IS AMAZING!!!”
What Has Emmy Russell Been Up To Since ‘American Idol?’
During a December 2024 podcast appearance, Emmy Russell shocked viewers with the revelation that she was expecting a baby girl with husband Tyler Ward.
“So I’m so excited,” Russell said. “Um, right out of American Idol. I didn’t know, so, you know, that’s kind of been the journey.”
In a Feb. 1 social media post, the couple announced the arrival of a “healthy baby girl.” They have not released further details, such as the baby’s name.
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