Emmy Russell took the “American Idol” stage barefoot Monday and did what she has done from the very beginning.

She bared her soul.

The granddaughter of Loretta Lynn has made a name for herself during her time on the show as an original songwriter who just also happens to have an amazing voice. And, on Monday, when she hit the stage it was to perform an original song, “Skinny.”

Emmy Russell, the granddaughter of country music legend Loretta Lynn, competes on “American Idol” in this file photo.Disney

It was also supposed to be a celebration. Russell had just learned that she is moving on to the final 14. But the emotions flowed through the song, and the tears did, too, when it was all through.

“I just feel like I’m who God made me to be when I sing that song,” she told host Ryan Seacrest.

Russell also delivered an original song — “Want You” — on Sunday that wowed the judges and got her the votes to move on in the contest.

“It’s just about me wanting someone that didn’t want me back,” she said prior to her performance on Sunday. “I really wished this person loved me like I loved them.”

Russell then broke into her performance, and when she was through, Seacrest admitted that he was emotional. That prompted the question of whether Seacrest needed a hug, which brought judge Luke Bryan onto the stage to lift Seacrest up in his arms for an embrace.

Bryan joked afterward that Seacrest was the most expensive thing he ever held.

Aside from the scene that played out, the judges were, once again, impressed with Russell on Sunday.

“Miss Emmy, that was one of my favorite original songs that you’ve sang,” Katy Perry said. “I know that you were just a little nervous. I just want more breath, more long notes. Girl, like go swimming, learn how to hold your breath more. We need longer notes from Emmy, and I know that you have them. We need power. C’mon, let’s go. The time is now!”

“That was so you,” Bryan told Russell. “I loved it because it was so real, and I think you could really feel the emotion in that. That is what your artistry is about and don’t lose that. But listen, that thing that you did with that song really is your signature. It was very emotional and probably my favorite performance you’ve done.”

Lionel Richie told her that “Want You,” is a hit.

“First of all, before we go any further, that’s a hit record,” Lionel Richie said. “I don’t care. We can talk about the future, but that is a hit record, and my dear you are an incredible song writer. Incredible performance.”