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Jeannie Seely, soulful country singer behind hits like ‘Don’t Touch Me,’ dies at 85

NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE, AUG 1 – Jeannie Seely reshaped country music with over 5,300 Grand Ole Opry performances and advocacy for women's equity during a career spanning more than 60 years.

  • Jeannie Seely, known as Miss Country Soul, died at age 85 due to complications from an intestinal infection, according to her publicist, Don Murry Grubbs.
  • Seely was a Grand Ole Opry icon with a record of 5,397 performances since 1967.
  • Dolly Parton honored Seely on social media, calling her one of her dearest friends and stating she would be missed.
  • The Grand Ole Opry dedicated Saturday night's show in honor of Seely, celebrating her legacy as a trailblazer for women in country music.
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Krem2 News broke the news in Spokane, United States on Friday, August 1, 2025.
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