Emmy Russell, Loretta Lynn's granddaughter and an 'American Idol' finalist, announces her first pregnancy on a podcast.

Emmy Russell made her way into the spotlight earlier this year with an impressive run on “American Idol,” and country music fans — particularly those of the late legend Loretta Lynn — were happy to follow along.

American Idol star Emmy Russell has announced that she is pregnant and expecting her first child. As People reports, the 25-year-old singer shared the news during an episode of the Got It From My Momma podcast with her mother, Patsy Russell. Patsy Russell's mother was country legend Loretta Lynn, while Emmy Russell is Lynn's granddaughter.

American Idol finalist Emmy Russell, who is the granddaughter of late country legend Loretta Lynn, is going to be a mom! “Y’all, me and Tyler [Ward] are expecting a baby girl,” Russell, 25, said during a recent taping of the “Got it From My Momma” podcast.

The singer, 25, is set to welcome a baby girl with her partner Tyler Ward, 40 Congratulations are in order for Emmy Russell! The American Idol finalist, 25, revealed that she is pregnant, and expecting her first baby with partner and fellow singer Tyler Ward,

Emmy Russell, 'American Idol' star and granddaughter of late trailblazer Loretta Lynn, is expecting her first child.

Emmy Russell, who competed on 'American Idol' earlier this year, made the announcement on a podcast with her mother by her side. ❤️