Legendary country singer Jeannie Seely, a multiple Grammy winner, passed away at the age of 85.
Jeannie Seely, a legendary figure in country music, has passed away at the age of 85. The news was reported by U.S. media based on information from her management.
Seely, born in Titusville, Pennsylvania, in 1940, began her career in music at an early age, performing on radio. After moving to California, she initially worked in an office before transitioning to music. Her career in country music began in the mid-1960s.
Seely's talent shone brightly, and she placed more than a dozen titles in the U.S. Top 40 country hits. One of her most famous songs, "Don't Touch Me," earned her a Grammy for Best Female Country Vocal Performance in 1966.
Apart from her solo career, Seely recorded duets with Jack Greene, her most notable duet partner in her country music career. Together, they formed a celebrated duet partnership in the late 1960s and early 1970s, scoring several hits including the Top 10 hit “Wish I Didn’t Have to Miss You” (1969), “Much Oblige” (1971), and “What in the World Has Gone Wrong With Our Love” (1972).
Seely was also the first woman to regularly host the Grand Ole Opry, a legendary stage on which she performed for decades.
The cause of the infection that led to Seely's death is not specified in the article. She died in Hermitage, a suburb of Nashville.
Seely's contributions to country music will be deeply missed, and her legacy will continue to inspire future generations of musicians.
[1] "Wish I Didn't Have to Miss You" - Jeannie Seely and Jack Greene, 1969 [2] "Much Oblige" - Jeannie Seely and Jack Greene, 1971 [3] "What in the World Has Gone Wrong With Our Love" - Jeannie Seely and Jack Greene, 1972
Entertainment and music were the primary passions of Jeannie Seely, with her illustrious career in country music spanning various aspects of these realms. Despite starting her career on radio in her hometown, she later delved into music with her famous duets, such as "Wish I Didn't Have to Miss You" (1969), "Much Oblige" (1971), and "What in the World Has Gone Wrong With Our Love" (1972), recorded with Jack Greene.
