Grand Ole Opry Member Spotlight: Jeanne Pruett

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Jeanne Pruett, commonly known as "Miss Satin Sheets," has gained fame at the Grand Ole Opry and in country music with her success in songwriting and singing.  Jeanne has made several appearances on the Opry's stage and has written songs that have been sung by country music greats like Conway Twitty and Tammy Wynette.

Jeanne is best known for her song, "Satin Sheets," which was topped the country charts for three weeks in 1973, earning her the nickname "Miss Satin Sheets." This song also earned Jeanne a Song, Single, and Album of the Year nomination from the Country Music Association.

Background and Early Career

• Jeanne was one of 10 children born to a full-time farmer and part-time cotton mill worker in Pell City, Alabama.
• Jeanne moved to Nashville in 1956, and her first record was produced in 1963. She also was a songwriter for Marty Robbins Enterprises in the 1960s.

Grand Ole Opry Induction

• Before her official membership, Jeanne had appeared on the Opry stage with Marty Robbins. The success of "Satin Sheets" earned Jeanne membership into the Grand Ole Opry in July of 1973.

Jeanne Pruett at the Grand Ole Opry

• Throughout her career, Jeanne has made many appearances on the Opry's stage. She still performs frequently at the Opry, and if you would like to see her perform, check out our Grand Ole Opry Blog for dates.

Notable Hits You Might Hear at the Opry

• "Satin Sheets"
• "Love Me"
• "Hold to My Unchanging Love"
• "I'm Your Woman"
• "You Don't Need to Move a Mountain"
• "Welcome to the Sunshine (Sweet Baby Jane)"
• "Back to Back"
• "Temporarily Yours"
• "It's Too Late"

More Details

• Jeanne has recently authored, edited, and published the best-selling cookbook Feedin' Friends.
• Besides a 160-acre farm in Nashville, Jeanne and her husband Eddie Fulton own a 65-foot houseboat named "Miss Satin Sheets."  
• See the complete list of current Grand Ole Opry members!