Jeannie Seely

Jeannie Seely
Seely in a 1966 publicity photo
Born(1940-07-06)July 6, 1940
Titusville, Pennsylvania, U.S.
DiedAugust 1, 2025(2025-08-01) (aged 85)
Nashville, Tennessee, U.S.
Occupations
  • Singer
  • songwriter
  • producer
  • author
  • actress
Years active1964–2025
Spouses
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    (m. 1969; div. 1979)​
  • Gene Ward
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    (m. 2010; died 2024)​
Musical career
Genres
InstrumentsVocals
Labels
Websitejeannieseely.com

Marilyn Jeanne Seely (July 6, 1940 – August 1, 2025) was an American country singer-songwriter, record producer, actress and author. She was known for her Grammy Award-winning song "Don't Touch Me" (1966). She had the nickname of "Miss Country Soul". Seely was a member of and performer on the Grand Ole Opry, having appeared more times on the program than any other performer. She was also the first female host of the Grand Ole Opry. She also had a role in Willie Nelson's movie Honeysuckle Rose.

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.

References

  1. ↑ Watts, Cindy (August 1, 2025). "Jeannie Seely, Grammy-Winning Country Star and Opry Legend, Dead at 85". American Songwriter. Retrieved August 1, 2025.
  2. ↑ Huey, Steve. "Jeannie Seely: Biography & History". AllMusic. Retrieved April 10, 2020.
  3. ↑ "Big Honor for Jeannie Seely Later This Month". Meadville Tribune. December 2, 2019. Retrieved April 8, 2020.
  4. ↑ Burns, Ken. "Country Music: Jeannie Seely Biography". PBS. Retrieved April 8, 2020.
  5. ↑ Nicholson, Jessica. "Jeannie Seely, Grand Ole Opry Star and Country Music Trailblazer, Dies at 85". Billboard. Retrieved August 1, 2025.
  6. ↑ Oermann, Robert K. "Jeannie Seely Marks Opry Milestones". MusicRow. Retrieved August 1, 2025.
  7. ↑ Watts, Cindy (August 1, 2025). "Jeannie Seely, Grammy-Winning Country Star and Opry Legend, Dead at 85". American Songwriter. Retrieved August 1, 2025.
  8. ↑ Edel, Victoria; Michaud, Sarah (August 1, 2025). "Jeannie Seely, Legendary Country Musician, Dies at 85". People. Retrieved August 1, 2025.

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