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Jeannie Seely, country singer and Grand Ole Opry star, dies at 85

Jeannie Seely, country singer and Grand Ole Opry star, dies at 85

Jeannie Seely, the soulful country music singer behind such standards like “Don’t Touch Me,” has died. She was 85. Her publicist, Don Murry Grubbs, said she died Friday after succumbing to complications from an intestinal infection. Known as “Miss Country Soul” for her unique vocal style, Seely was a trailblazer for women in country music, celebrated for her spirited nonconformity …

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Jeannie Seely, Who Pushed Boundaries and Broke Hearts at the Grand Ole Opry, Dies at 85 – The New York Times

Jeannie Seely, Who Pushed Boundaries and Broke Hearts at the Grand Ole Opry, Dies at 85  The New York Times Jeannie Seely, Legendary Country Musician, Dies at 85  People.com ‘Miss Country Soul’ Jeannie Seely dies in Nashville at age 85  WKRN News 2 Dolly Parton Breaks Silence on Jeannie Seely Death: ‘She Was One of My Dearest Friends’  Yahoo Home Grand Ole Opry legend, …

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Jeannie Seely, Grammy-Winning Country Star and Opry Legend, Dead at 85

Jeannie Seely, Grammy-Winning Country Star and Opry Legend, Dead at 85

Jeannie Seely, Grammy-winning country singer and trailblazing Grand Ole Opry star whose soulful voice and sharp wit made her a beloved figure in country music for more than six decades, died today after months of declining health. She was 85. Known as Miss Country Soul, Seely‘s hit songs include “Don’t Touch Me,” “A Wanderin’ Man,” and “I’ll Love You More …

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