On Monday, April 29, Russell took the stage and performed a rendition of her grandmother Loretta Lynn's hit song "Coal Miner's Daughter" on American Idol. Speaking to PEOPLE in a group interview, Russell opened up about embracing her roots and singing a song so close to her heart on the competition show.
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