Jeannie Seely

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.

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Other websites



 Jeannie Seely profile  at Country Music Cruise

 Jeannie Seely songwriting compositions at Second Hand Songs
 Jeannie Seely at International Songwriters Association

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