Archive · 3 Aug 2025
Country Music Icon Jeannie Seely Dies at 85
Jeannie Seely, a famous country singer, has died.
She was known for her hit song "Don't Touch Me" which won a Grammy.
She joined the Grand Ole Opry in 1967, and was the first woman to host shows there regularly.
Over her long career, she had many songs on the charts and released many albums.
Other famous singers, like Dolly Parton, said she was a wonderful singer and friend.
Seely was also a songwriter, writing songs for other country stars.
Country music star Jeannie Seely passed away at 85 due to complications from an intestinal infection.
Seely gained fame in 1966 with her hit song "Don't Touch Me," earning a Grammy.
She became a Grand Ole Opry member in 1967, the first woman to regularly host shows.
Seely had over 25 songs on country charts and released 17 studio albums throughout her career.
Tributes poured in from fellow musicians, highlighting her impact on country music.
- Who
- Jeannie Seely, a Grammy-winning country singer.
- What
- Country singer Jeannie Seely died.
- When
- Friday
- Where
- Nashville
- Why
- Due to complications from an intestinal infection.
- Age at Death
- 85
- Cause of Death
- Intestinal infection
- Known For
- Song "Don't Touch Me"
- Grammy Award
- Best Female Country Vocal Performance
- Opry Member Since
- 1967
- Final Album
- An American Classic (2020)