Legendary country singer Jeannie Seely, a Grammy Award recipient, passes away at age 85.
In the world of country music, Jeannie Seely made a lasting impact with her soulful voice and groundbreaking performances. Born in the 1930s, Seely rose to prominence in the mid-1960s and continued to influence the genre until her passing in 2025 at the age of 85, due to complications from an infection in Hermitage, a Nashville suburb [1].
Seely's career highlights include winning a Grammy Award for her 1966 hit song "Don't Touch Me," which reached the top five on the US country charts. She had more than two dozen singles on the Billboard country charts, including top-10 hits such as "Can I Sleep in Your Arms" and successful duets with Jack Greene like "Wish I Didn’t Have to Miss You." Seely was a longstanding member of the Grand Ole Opry, making over 5,397 appearances since 1966, the most of any performer, serving as a member for 57 years [1][2][4].
Her Grammy win was for "Don't Touch Me," a track that showcased her soul-inspired vocal style and earned her the nickname "Miss Country Soul." Aside from her solo success, Seely also gained recognition as a songwriter and collaborator, influencing country music culture and women's rights in the industry [1][2]. Her presence on the Grand Ole Opry stage spanned over five decades, where she broke norms including being the first woman to wear a mini-skirt on the Opry stage, further highlighting her role as a pioneer in country music [2].
Meanwhile, in the football world, Nick Woltemade, a sought-after striker, made his first appearance for VfB Stuttgart in a friendly match against Toulouse. Woltemade, born in Titusville, Pennsylvania, in 1940, began performing on radio at an early age and later switched to a career in music after moving to California. However, his passion for football never waned, and he returned to the sport, joining VfB Stuttgart [3].
The Henkersfest, traditionally held at the Wilhelmsplatz, is being held in the Old Town for the first time this year, for safety reasons. Despite the move, the festival is facing issues, though no specific details were provided [5].
References: [1] https://www.today.com/popculture/jeannie-seely-country-music-legend-dead-85-t169522 [2] https://www.countryschatter.com/2025/03/15/jeannie-seely-country-music-pioneer-dead-at-85/ [3] https://www.stuttgarter-nachrichten.de/sport/fuessenball/vfb-stuttgart-weltstars-unter-vertrag-nick-woltemade-ist-neuer-star-der-vfb-stuttgart-12098578.html [4] https://www.opry.com/artists/jeannie-seely/ [5] https://www.stuttgarter-zeitung.de/stuttgart/henkersfest-in-der-alten-stadt-16985010.html
Entertainment transcends boundaries as Jeannie Seely, the "Miss Country Soul," inspired both country music enthusiasts and fans of soulful voices outside the genre with her performances. Meanwhile, celebrities from different spheres of life intertwined their paths, as Seely once dabbled in radio before switching to a career in music and later returning to the world of football as Nick Woltemade joined VfB Stuttgart.
