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).

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.

The singer is still in hospital following 'tough' complications after the birth of her first child, including heavy blood loss.