Former “American Idol” contestant Emmy Russell, Loretta Lynn’s granddaughter, gave birth to a baby girl on Friday.

“Southern Living” reports Russell, 26, gave birth to her first child with husband, musician Tyler Ward.

Ward turned to social media to share the news on Saturday (Feb. 1), sharing a video of himself gently cradling the baby, with the words, “She’s 12 hours old” superimposed.

“Healthy baby,” he posted with a video.

Russell even commented on the post, “All worth it.”

“Tonight us, tomorrow parents,” Russell posted Thursday. “Can’t wait to see who you are as a dad and who I am as a mom, but know I’ll always cherish when it was just us.”

Patsy Russell, Emmy Russell’s mother, confirmed to “Southern Living” that the couple are now married.

Emmy Russell was a contestant during Season 22 of “American Idol” in 2024. She, of course, performed her legendary grandmother’s career-defining song, “Coal Miner’s Daughter.”

Mark Heim is a reporter for The Alabama Media Group. Follow him on Twitter @Mark_Heim. He can be heard on “The Opening Kickoff” on WNSP-FM 105.5 FM in Mobile or on the free Sound of Mobile App from 6 to 9 a.m. daily.