Known as Miss Country Soul for her unique vocal style, Seely was a trailblazer for women in country music, celebrated for her spirited nonconformity and for a string of undeniable hits in the 1960s and 1970s. “The unsinkable Seely is working her way back.”Dolly Parton was one of several country music luminaries paying her tribute on Friday, saying she met Seely when they were both young and starting out in Nashville. Jeannie Seely performs at the 2018 medallion ceremony at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum in Nashville (Photo by Al Wagner/Invision/AP)“I think she was one of the greater singers in Nashville and she had a wonderful sense of humour. Her love of country music was instant; her mother sang, and her father played the banjo. In the years since, Seely continued to release albums, perform, and host, regularly appearing on country music programming.

Source: The Times August 02, 2025 09:09 UTC