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. Which brings us to this weekend, and a major life event that Russell took fans along for the ride on.

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).

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.

Emmy Russell and her partner, fellow singer-songwriter Tyler Ward, shared an update from the hospital after Baby No. 1’s arrival. The former American Idol contestant welcomed her first child early Friday morning (January 31).