Emmy Russell pregnant with her 1st child

A family of country music sweethearts is adding another idol to the list.

Emmy Russell, a 2024 “American Idol” finalist and granddaughter of country legend Loretta Lynn, announced she is expecting a baby girl with boyfriend and singer Tyler Ward.

Russell, 25, and her mother, actor and sometime singer Patsy Lynn, spoke about family, music and memories alongside host Jennifer Vickery Smith on the “Got It From My Momma” podcast.

Ward, 40, rushed to the stage to rub Russell’s belly and share a hug after she announced the news in front of a live audience.

— Los Angeles Times