She went on to a rendition of her grandmothers signature hit Coal Miners Daughter on the show.
However, she is just now revealing months later that the song wasnt her choice!
Well, they actually let the judges pick three songs.
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And the only one I knew was Coal Miners Daughter.
I was like, Ugh.
In fact, it was a great song for her to cover.
Twelve American finalists (six men and six women) compete in a singing contest.
She was worried that itwould fuel accusations of nepotism and overshadow her own identity as an artist.
Russell has continued making music in the months since.
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