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Country Legend Jeannie Seely Passes Away at 85

8/2/2025

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Jeannie Seely, the beloved country singer famed for her hit "Don't Touch Me," has sadly passed away at 85 from complications of an intestinal infection. Known as "Miss Country Soul," she shattered barriers for women in the genre, leaving behind a legacy of countless hits and an impressive 5,400 performances at the Grand Ole Opry.

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Jeannie Seely, the beloved country singer famed for her hit "Don't Touch Me," has sadly passed away at 85 from complications of an intestinal infection. Known as "Miss Country Soul," she shattered barriers for women in the genre, leaving behind a legacy of countless hits and an impressive 5,400 performances at the Grand Ole Opry.