India, Aug. 2 -- Jeannie Seely, also known as 'Miss Country Soul' died at 85, in Nashville on Friday. She was best known for her 1966 hit 'Don't Touch Me', which won her a Grammy.
However, Seely is most likely to go down as a legend of the Grand Ole Opry. She has been on the program more than any performer - logging 5,397 appearances. Her final appearance was on February 22.
Grand Ole Opry reacted to her death, and released a statement as well.
"It is with a heavy heart we say goodbye to a true icon to us here the Opry, Mrs. Jeannie Seely," they said on X, adding, "Jeannie is the definition of a mentor and dear friend to many in the country music community."
"She first appeared at the Opry in 1966 and while it was her first time being...
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