Emmy Russell: Emotional Performance of 'Like That' Is A Must Watch Moment - American Idol 2024

As Emmy Russell sings her original song "Like That" during Hollywood Week's Idol Arena, she leaves Katy Perry wanting her to soar even more with her vocals.

AMERICAN IDOL, the iconic series that revolutionized the television landscape by pioneering the music competition genre, returns on ABC.

American Idol 2024

Helping to determine who America will ultimately vote for to become the next singing sensation are music industry forces and superstar judges Luke Bryan, Katy Perry and Lionel Richie. Emmy® Award-winning host and producer Ryan Seacrest continues as host of the beloved series, for the historic 22nd season.

[jrbland]

Honey Put YOUR MUSIC OUT THERE. PEOPLE WILL BUY IT❤❤❤

[renaissancemaneric]

It's not Big Shoes to Fill.
It's Big Shadows to Come Out of.
Everyone has their own light to shine.
Hope this adventure helps.

[MrLee]

We can't choose our family.. but we can choose to be who we are. She's a star in the making...

[gloryakiepper]

This is a lovely young woman . I wish her the absolute best. It is hard to have a legend as a grandmother.

[Hiddentravel]

Emmy has two famous relatives in her family . . . her grandmother Loretta Lynn and Crystal Gayle, her great aunt who is Loretta' younger sister.

[bernardoaguilargt]

Breathtaking beautiful and talented. No shoes to fill up: this girl is her own person.

[SilverStrumer]

There are many ppl on Facebook saying she doesn’t have a ‘strong voice’ but neither did Chayce Beckham and IAm Tongi yet they won Idol. So I hope Emily continues to be herself!

[robertantonnyc]

doing an original, Like That, her tone is so interesting, enjoyed the lyrics, personal & thoughtful. Nice flips into head voice, and that little guttural ending.

[marthalisk]

Just be yourself Emmy. Cast your own shadow!

[CollyGraham]

When Emmy was a little baby as a country dj from Ireland I was privileged to be invited back stage and there was Loretta Lynn baby sitting her grandchild … now she is on American Idol, I met her Mum and Aunt earlier that day at the Country Radio DJs convention.

[bestycintonz]

Dont be your gramma you are you....go for you thats what made LL, She did her and fans loved her, still do and she truly lover her fans

[mytexasdays]

She's young. There's a catharsis she is going through to step out on her own. I hope she gets the confidence she needs. She can be a star like her family members.

[staceym]

I have 2 favs this season & she is one of them! I just love who she is...she's just Emmy & that's all she needs to be!! Keep shining, Emmy...you've got this!!

[HeroShades]

She is growing on me a lot here! Great tone and I love her song. She doesn't need to have a range to become successful or to make it far. Look at Bob Dylan. He has no range at all and he's widely popular with fans despite that. He proves that he probably could really far in a singing competition with or with no range if he were to compete in a singing competition. She has an emotional sound that resonates with people.

[RavenCreekCharms]

Beautiful !! God Bless you Emmy !! Bravo !! 🙏💜

[jarenciogeda]

It was really a moment and a touchy one. I can hear her voice being used as background music in all sentimental photos in tiktok.

[lesliedoerhoefer]

Emmy, you are beautiful and you are your own person! I’m looking forward to hearing more from you !

[Riannworkman]

I'm so happy you shared your journey to finding yourself. And she's beautiful ❤️

[ibstayfly]

She looks different from her audition but still love her. I love her voice

[ilahmaecunanan]

Now that’s a very emotional performance for Emmy. 👏👏👏👏👏