Grand Ole Opry Member Spotlight: Jeannie Seely

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Grammy-winner and Grand Ole Opry member Jeannie Seely has left an unforgettable mark on country music with a soul-filled voice that blends country and blues in a way no other woman before her had. In addition to the music, Seely made great strides at the Grand Ole Opry itself by leading the push to allow women to host segments of the show. Jeannie herself now frequently serves as segment host on the show.

Background and Early Career

• Jeannie Seely was born July 6, 1940 in Titusville, Pennsylvania, and was performing on stage and on the radio from an early age. Early adulthood took Seely to Los Angeles, but at the urging of friend and country star Dottie West, Seely moved to Nashville, where she was signed to Monument Records. In 1966, Seely's first hit, "Don't Touch Me," landed at Number 1 on the country music charts.
• Throughout the 1960s and 1970s, she continued to enjoy spectacular success in country music, and earned the nickname "Miss Country Soul" for her blues-tinged vocals. Today, she is a frequent performer on the Grand Ole Opry, and also is active in Nashville's local theater scene.

Grand Ole Opry Induction

• Jeannie Seely was inducted as a member of the Grand Ole Opry on September 16, 1967.

Jeannie Seely at the Opry

• Jeannie Seely typically appears at the Opry several times a month, often serving in the capacity as segment host. To see when Jeannie will be at the Opry next, please visit the VME Grand Ole Opry Blog.

Notable Hits

• "Don't Touch Me"
• "When It's Over"
• "I'll Love You More"
• "Everything I Had Going For Me is Gone"
• "Darling are You Ever Coming Home"
• "A Wandering Man"
• "These Memories"
• "It's Only Love"
• "It Just Takes Practice"
• "Your Way, My Way"
• "You Changed Everything About Me But My Name"
• "Don't You Ever Get Tired"
• "Welcome Home to Nothing"
• "How is He"

More Information

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