MUSIC CITY MINUTE

Emmy Russell’s experience on American Idol and Luke Combs’ favorite albums | Music City Minute

May 22, 2024, 4:58 PM | Updated: 4:59 pm

Even though Emmy Russell, Loretta Lynn’s granddaughter, didn’t make it to the final three on American Idol, she learned a lot from her experience on the show. For example, how to overcome her nerves to perform. She admits that she’s learned to toughen up, not run from rejection and pain, and face hard things head-on. Now, post American Idol, Emmy isn’t slowing down. She recently released a new single called “Redemption.”
If you were stuck on a deserted island and only had one album to listen to for the rest of your life, what would you choose? It’s a hard question to answer, even for superstars like Luke Combs. Overwhelmed, Combs said there are too many to pick. When pressed, he admitted that he would pick something that would give him the most bang for his buck, like the Eagles or Tom Petty’s greatest hits.
I’m Sheena, and that’s your Music City Minute.

Music City Minute

Lainey Wilson...

Sarah Baines

Vince Gill and Lainey Wilson will be responsible for lots ugly crying at the Emmys | Music City Minute

Off the top of my head, I can think of several country songs that just absolutely wreck me with only the opening notes. Songs like Tim McGraw’s “Don’t take the […]

12 hours ago

Zach Top...

Sarah Baines

Country Music Association reveals nominees for upcoming 2025 CMA Awards | Music City Minute

Nominees for the 2025 CMA Awards have been announced! Riley Green, Zach Top, Cody Johnson, Megan Moroney, Lainey Wilson and Ella Langley make up the “most nominations” club. Nominees for […]

2 days ago

Sheena

Sometimes country girls just need inside-voices and wide-open spaces | Music City Minute

Over the last few weeks, Kelly Clarkson and Ella Langley chose to step out of the spotlight for some much-needed rest and recuperation. Before going on hiatus, both leading ladies […]

3 days ago

NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - JUNE 02: Morgan Wallen performs onstage for the 16th Annual Darius and Frien...

98.5 KYGO

Country Music has a seat at the VMAs, Body armor could become a popular accessory at Morgan Wallen concerts | Music City Minute

Last night, artists from across genres gathered for the MTV Music Video Awards. Typically, we don’t really associate country music with the VMAs. However, there was great representation with performances […]

4 days ago

NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - FEBRUARY 21: (EDITORIAL USE ONLY) Zach Top performs onstage for New Faces of...

Sheena

Ashley Cooke’s “Thank you,” gift from country mega star, Zach Top releases sophomore album | Music City Minute

In country music, it is customary for the headlining act to present the openers with an “end of tour” gift. Ashley Cooke revealed how she was initially surprised by the […]

8 days ago

NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - NOVEMBER 08: EDITORIAL USE ONLY Lainey Wilson poses in the press room during...

Sheena

Congratulations Tyler and Haley Hubbard, Lainey Wilson makes her mark in the corn | Music City Minute

Tyler Hubbard and his wife, Haley, took a moment to express their gratitude for family and friends. The couple recently revealed that on July 1, they took a very special […]

9 days ago

Emmy Russell’s experience on American Idol and Luke Combs’ favorite albums | Music City Minute