Emmy Russell sang 'Shut Up and Dance' on Sunday's 'American Idol,' surprising judges when she sat through the song. 'Were you going to get up?'
night" asked each of the remaining seven singers to do an Adele cover and a dance song. Russell wowed the judges with her rendition of"Water Under the Bridge" from Adele's 2015 album's"Shut Up and Dance." It translated well to her more mellow take, which featured Russell seated at a piano throughout the song.
"No. I kind of just changed my mind," Russell responded. "Because my nerves get nervous." She clarified that she didn't change her plan mid-song, but went into the performance intending to remain at the piano.
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