Biography jeannie seely official internet home page. Pennsylvaniaborn seeley made the leap to glamorous. Actually, the blonde, blueeyed singer brought a lot more than that to music city. Grand ole opry member, jeannie seely enlightens guests. Dont touch me was written by jeannie seelys husband, hank cochran, the songwriter who wrote patsy clines i fall to pieces and eddy arnolds make the world go away. The music city walk of famecreated in 2006is a tribute to artists of all genres who have contributed to the world through song and made a significant contribution to the music industry with a connection to music city.
Jeannie seely was known primarily as a duet partner, but she managed a few country hits of her own during the late 60s and early 70s. Jeannie seely is still on the dial at 650 wsmperforming regularly on the. Jeannie seelys mother has said that jeannie was just four when she learned to stretch up, tune the knob on her familys big console radio to 650 wsm and keep it there. Country star jeannie seely hugging good friend willie nelson during a recording. Jeannie, who was raised near townville, pennsylvania, remembers sitting in the familys ford, eating popcorn and drinking soda pop, listening to the opry on saturday nights while her parents played cards at friends houses. She was born marilyn jeanne seely on july 6, 1940 in titusville, pennsylvania, united states and she was also raised there. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Today dont touch me is considered a standard in country music. One thing, because you couldnt get much country music back then. Weve tried to book jeannie seely for several years, so we were delighted when we found that she was available for the 2018 sailing of the country music cruise. Jean was married to benny birchfield, a musician, singer and prominent member of nashvilles music community.
Jeannie seely is one that still puts on a great show with real country music. Known for her big heart, emotionpacked voice, and salty wisecracks on stage. American country music singer who won a grammy award for her 1966 song dont touch me. Sep 15, 2017 country music singer songwriter jeannie seely, left, talks with larry gatlin, right, in his dressing room as genie bellar applies the final touches of his makeup at the grand ole opry house march. Mar 27, 2020 jeannie seelys mother said that jeannie was just 4 years old when she learned to stretch up, tune the knob on her familys big console radio to 650 wsm and keep it there. Jeannie seelys mother said that jeannie was just 4 years old when she learned. After studying law and working briefly as a deputy sheriff, cargill moved to nashville in 1967 to attempt a career as a country singer songwriter. A man appearing to be jean shepards 79yearold husband was hurt at the tennessee home. Jeannie seely and gene ward at their wedding on november. July 6, 1940 is an american country music singer, songwriter, and record producer. Guestbook jeannie seely official internet home page.
Other than the fantastic hit song, dont tough me, the rest of the album is average. Feb 09, 2016 38 minutes of good old country music by the one and only jeannie seely. Marilyn jeanne jeannie seely born july 6, 1940 is an american country music singer and grand ole opry star. Jeannies new cd written in song which contains a collection of 14 songs that jeannie wrote herself. Shop for vinyl, cds and more from jeannie seely at the discogs marketplace. A morning featuring incredible female country stars. Catching up with jeannie seely country music cruise. Oermann wrote, with her chinout, toughtender, heartofgold manner, jeannie seely remains one of countrys most completely modern female personalities. Jeannie seely was born on july 6, 1940 in titusville, pennsylvania, usa as marilyn jeanne seely. Her soulinspired vocal delivery was praised by music professionals, who gave her the nickname of miss country soul.
Country music singer songwriter jeannie seely, left, talks with larry gatlin, right, in his dressing room as genie bellar applies the final touches of. Please also tell us as much as you can about the biography stuff below. Jeannie s version of dont touch me is ranked at no. Miss country soul jeannie seely was one of the premier female singers of the late 1960s and early 1970s. In 1967, seely won best female country vocal performance for the song, only the 3rd woman to receive the award since its first appearance in 1965. I remember growing up, i was exposed to all different kinds of music. Seely notably found success with the grammy awardwinning hit dont touch me 1966. Jeannie seely born on july 6th, 1940 1 was a musician who was best known as an american country music singer. March, 1929 march 28, 2020 was an american country music singer, songwriter, and author. The music city walk of fame inducted four new membersben folds, brenda lee, jeannie seely and ray stevensduring a ceremony on aug. Years of playing auditoriums, small clubs, and country music parks followed.
She is best known for her 1966 grammy awardwinning country hit, dont touch me, which peaked at no. Jeannie seely died on tuesday april 07, 2020 and his death was possibly because of a reason. Obituary of musician, jeannie seely wiki obits for everyone. Country music hall of fame member marty robbins once said, jeannie seely is one of the great stylists of our time. Jeannies deeply moving vocals solidified her reputation as a country torch singer and earned her the nickname of miss country soul, a title that is still used today jeannie was named most promising new artist by all the national trade publications including billboard, cashbox, and record world. As a writer, she wrote poems and published an autobiography. A string of hit records in the late 60s and early 70s solidified jeannies reputation as a country torch singer and earned her the nickname of miss country soul, a title still frequently used today. Today jeannie seely chuckles when she recalls her decision to move to nashville in the fall of 1965. Jack greene and jeannie seely performing during one. Jan, 2017 check out written in song by jeannie seely on amazon music. As a singer, she placed 30 singles on the billboard country songs chart, was a grand ole opry member and was nominated for several major awards.
Jeannie seely is an american country music singer and grand ole opry star. The book, released in 2003, was published by the vanderbilt university press and the country music foundation press. Special guests include connie smith, marty stuart, jessi colter, jan howard, kenny sears, and tess sears. Listen to songs by jeannie seely on myspace, stream free online music by jeannie seely jeannie seely.
Country music s 500 greatest singles written by david cantwell and bill friskicswarren. By the time this little girl was eight years old, she had big dreams to one day be a singer and appear on that show that she so eagerly loved and enjoyed over the years. A native of titusville, pennsylvania, seely was born in 1940 and first performed on the radio at age 11. Check out written in song by jeannie seely on amazon music. Facebook is showing information to help you better understand the purpose of a page. May 31, 2012 jeannie seely and gene ward at their wedding on november 20, 2010 stay safe and healthy. Oermann wrote, with her chinout, toughtender, heartofgold manner, jeannie seely remains one of countrys most completely modern female personalities, and that statement still holds true.
See actions taken by the people who manage and post content. Please write the details of jeannie seelys obit here. Country music hall of fame member marty robbins once said, jeannie seely is. Jeannie seely celebrates 50 years as a grand ole opry member. Jeannie s new cd written in song which contains a collection of 14 songs that jeannie wrote herself. Jeannie seely is still on the dial at 650 wsmperforming regularly on the stage of the grand ole opry. Women in country music, with her chinout, toughtender, heartofgold manner, jeannie seely remains one of countrys most.
Jan 12, 2017 jeannie seelys mother has said that jeannie was just four when she learned to stretch up, tune the knob on her familys big console radio to 650 wsm and keep it there. Jeannie seelys mother said that jeannie was just 4 years old when she learned to stretch up, tune the knob on her familys big console radio to 650 wsm and keep it there. In the 1970s, now working for the publishing company tree international, which had acquired pamper music, he had. She also has several acting credits and published a book. Jeannie seely is an american country music singer, songwriter, and record producer. Jeannie, just watched you sing i need somebody bad tonight on countrys family. May 23, 2015 dont touch me was written by jeannie seelys husband, hank cochran, the songwriter who wrote patsy clines i fall to pieces and eddy arnolds make the world go away. Merchandise jeannie seely official internet home page. May 31, 2012 jeannie seely and gene ward at their wedding on november 20, 2010. American country music singer and grand ole opry star born july 6, 1940 in titusville, pennsylvania. Books pieces of a puzzled mind jeannie s unique collection of witticisms known as seely isms has been reprinted with a new front and back cover.
Oermann wrote, with her chinout, toughtender, heartofgold manner, jeannie seely remains one of country s most completely modern female personalities. May 09, 2018 to learn more about veteran country singer songwriter jeannie seely, check out her official website. She is best known for her 1966 grammy awardwinning country hit dont touch me, which peaked at no. Country music jeannie seely biography ken burns pbs. Jeannie seely net worth, biography, siblings, daughter. Dec 18, 2016 a man appearing to be jean shepards 79yearold husband was hurt at the tennessee home. Known for her big heart, emotionpacked voice, and salty wisecracks on stage, she. Jeannie seeley was a mid60s country singer popular for her sultry original compositions and her association with husbandwriting partner hank cochran. Jeannie seely a dramatic reading jeannie seely joined the opry backstage for a dramatic reading of the charttopping hit by meghan trainor, all about that bass. See more ideas about country music, best country music and grand ole opry. Jean shepard biography, age, husband, children, net worth and.
To learn more about veteran country singer songwriter jeannie seely, check out her official website. Jeannie seely dont touch me this 1966 hit peaked at number 2 on billboards country singles chart after its release, and encouraged a wave of other country music women to record and release songs from the female perspective. Women in country music, with her chinout, toughtender, heartofgold manner, jeannie seely remains one of country s most. Seely found success with the grammy awardwinning hit dont touch me 1966. Jeannie seely information and concert dates music page 1. She is bestknown for her 1966 grammy awardwinning country hit, dont touch me, which peaked at no. Jeannie is still on the dial at 650 wsm performing regularly on the stage of the grand ole opry. Jeannie seely biography, albums, streaming links allmusic. Two people were killed, and the husband of the late country music trailblazer jean shepard. Jeannie seely and gene ward at their wedding on november 20. She was born november 21, 1933, in pauls valley, oklahoma, united states and died on september 25, 2016, in nashville, tennessee, united states, at the age of 82.