Archive · 3 Aug 2025
Country Singer Jeannie Seely Dies at 85
Jeannie Seely, a famous country singer, has died at age 85.
She was known as 'Miss Country Soul' for her unique voice.
She had the hit song "Don't Touch Me," which won her a Grammy.
She was a Grand Ole Opry member and performed many times there.
Before her death, she had some health problems.
Many people, including Dolly Parton, have said that she was a wonderful person.
Seely was a pioneer for women in country music.
Country singer Jeannie Seely, known for 'Don't Touch Me', died at 85.
She passed away due to complications from an intestinal infection.
Seely was a Grand Ole Opry member since 1967, performing nearly 5,400 times.
Her hit song 'Don't Touch Me' earned her a Grammy Award.
Seely had multiple back surgeries and a bout of pneumonia before her death.
- Who
- Jeannie Seely, a country music artist.
- What
- Grammy-winning country singer Jeannie Seely died.
- When
- Friday, after succumbing to complications from an intestinal infection.
- Where
- Nashville.
- Why
- Complications from an intestinal infection.
- Name
- Jeannie Seely
- Age
- 85
- Cause of Death
- Complications from an intestinal infection
- Occupation
- Country Music Singer
- Hit Song
- "Don't Touch Me"
- Grand Ole Opry
- Member
- Died
- Friday
Sources
Jeannie Seely Cause of Death: What We Know About Grand Ole Opry Star's Passing
Jeannie Seely Dies: Grammy-Winning Country Artist Behind ‘Don’t Touch Me’ Was 85
Jeannie Seely Dies At 85: Career To Family Life, A Look At Grammy Award Winning Singer's Journey
Jeannie Seely, Country Music Icon, Dies At 85 In Nashville
Jeannie Seely, ‘Don’t Touch Me’ singer and Grammy winner, dies at 85