Emmy Russell, the granddaughter of the late country music star Loretta Lynn, had an exciting family update to share with her friends and fans late last week. As the American Idol alum revealed in a Jan.

Loretta Lynn 's granddaughter, former American Idol contestant Emmy Russell, has welcomed her first child. Southern Living reports that 26-year-old Russell gave birth to a baby girl on Friday (Jan. 31). The baby's father is her longtime boyfriend, musician Tyler Ward.

Russell, the daughter of country music legend Loretta Lynn, started off her run on “Idol” as a shy singer, but she came out of her shell some on that show, and she has shared her life with fans on social media since.

Russell, the granddaughter of country music legend Loretta Lynn, started off her run on “Idol” as a shy singer, but she came out of her shell some on that show, and she has shared her life with fans on social media since.