Jeannie Seely
Marilyn Jeanne Seely (July 6, 1940 – August 1, 2025) was an American country singer-songwriter, record producer, actress and author.[2] She was known for her Grammy Award-winning song "Don't Touch Me" (1966).[3] She had the nickname of "Miss Country Soul".[4] Seely was a member of and performer on the Grand Ole Opry, having appeared more times on the program than any other performer.[5] She was also the first female host of the Grand Ole Opry.[6] She also had a role in Willie Nelson's movie Honeysuckle Rose.
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| Born | July 6, 1940 Titusville, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Died | August 1, 2025 (aged 85) Nashville, Tennessee, U.S.[1] |
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| Years active | 1964–2025 |
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| Instruments | Vocals |
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| Website | jeannieseely |
Seely died on August 1, 2025 from an intestinal infection at a hospital in the Hermitage neighborhood of Nashville, Tennessee at the age of 85.[7][8]
Jeannie Seely Media
Seely and Jack Greene onstage in the early 2010s: For several years, the pair recorded and toured together.
Seely started dabbling in acting during the 1980s, particularly in stage productions. In 2005, she portrayed the character of Mabel in the play Could It Be Love.
Seely at the Grand Ole Opry, 2010s
Seely was first married to songwriter Hank Cochran. It was Cochran who wrote many of her biggest hits.
Seely onstage at R.O.P.E. awards, 2010s
References
- ↑ Watts, Cindy (August 1, 2025). "Jeannie Seely, Grammy-Winning Country Star and Opry Legend, Dead at 85". American Songwriter. https://americansongwriter.com/jeannie-seely-dies/. Retrieved August 1, 2025.
- ↑ Huey, Steve. "Jeannie Seely: Biography & History". AllMusic. Retrieved April 10, 2020.
- ↑ "Big Honor for Jeannie Seely Later This Month". Meadville Tribune. December 2, 2019. Retrieved April 8, 2020.
- ↑ Burns, Ken. "Country Music: Jeannie Seely Biography". PBS. Retrieved April 8, 2020.
- ↑ Nicholson, Jessica. "Jeannie Seely, Grand Ole Opry Star and Country Music Trailblazer, Dies at 85". Billboard. Retrieved August 1, 2025.
- ↑ Oermann, Robert K. "Jeannie Seely Marks Opry Milestones". MusicRow. Retrieved August 1, 2025.
- ↑ Watts, Cindy (August 1, 2025). "Jeannie Seely, Grammy-Winning Country Star and Opry Legend, Dead at 85". American Songwriter. https://americansongwriter.com/jeannie-seely-dies/. Retrieved August 1, 2025.
- ↑ Edel, Victoria; Michaud, Sarah (August 1, 2025). "Jeannie Seely, Legendary Country Musician, Dies at 85". People. https://people.com/jeannie-seely-dead-age-85-country-singer-grand-ole-opry-staple-8693403. Retrieved August 1, 2025.
Other websites
Media related to Jeannie Seely at Wikimedia Commons
- Official website
- Jeannie Seely on IMDb
- Jeannie Seely profile at Country Music Cruise
- Jeannie Seely discography at Discogs
- Jeannie Seely songwriting compositions at Second Hand Songs
- Jeannie Seely at International Songwriters Association
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