‘Miss Country Soul’ Jeannie Seely dies in Nashville at age 85

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — The woman with the nickname “Miss Country Soul” died in Nashville on Friday at the age of 85.

Jeannie Seely died as a result of complications from an intestinal infection, according to Absolute Publicity.

Best known for her 1966 hit, “Don’t Touch Me,” Seely was the first woman to host the Grand Ole Opry and has appeared on the historic program more than any other performer, with 5,397 Opry performances, her final show being on Feb. 22…

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