Loretta Lynn shared a close and loving bond with her granddaughter, Emmy Russell, who fondly called her “Mima.” Emmy grew up traveling on tour with her grandmother, even joining her onstage to sing “Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star.” Loretta’s influence was one of the major reasons Emmy started singing.
Their relationship was full of warmth and support, with Loretta always pushing Emmy to pursue her passion for music. Even after Loretta’s passing, Emmy continues to honor her legacy by performing some of her songs. Recently, Emmy touched fans deeply with an emotional video she shared on social media.
Loretta Lynn’s granddaughter, Emmy Russell, recently sent a voicemail to her in Heaven
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In a video clip, Emmy leaves a voicemail for her late grandmother, struggling to hold back tears as she shares what she wishes Loretta could have experienced. She expresses a longing for her grandmother to meet her newborn daughter, born in February. Emmy said she believes her grandmother would have loved her little girl and reflects on the comfort she hopes Loretta now feels, free from pain and loneliness.
This voicemail is part of the music video for Emmy’s song “Phone Call to Heaven,” which she created with her husband, Tyler Ward. The video also features Tyler in tears, leaving a voicemail for his own late father, and shows their shared grief and love.
Fans react to Emmy Russell’s voicemail post on Instagram
The video struck a chord with viewers, and many were moved to tears. Many comments flooded in describing the clip as beautiful and heartbreaking, while many of their fans also admitted they cried while watching. Several others praised the song and the voicemail for how emotional they were.
Emmy invited others to join in by leaving voicemails for their own lost loved ones, tagging her and Tyler to include these personal moments in the upcoming music video. The song is set to be released this Friday and promises to touch even more hearts.