Jeannie Seely
✓ Source-basedfallingAmerican singer-songwriter (1940-2025)
Marilyn Jeanne Seely was an American singer, songwriter, record producer, and author. Primarily identified with country music, Seely found success with the Grammy Award-winning song "Don't Touch Me" (1966). Her soul-inspired vocal delivery gave her the nickname of "Miss Country Soul".
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A publicity photograph of Seely, circa 1966.
Seely and Jack Greene onstage in the early 2010s: For several years, the pair recorded and toured together.
Seely started dabbling in acting during the 1980s, particularly in stage productions. In 2005, she portrayed the character of Mabel in the play Could It Be Love.
Seely at the Grand Ole Opry, 2010s
Seely was first married to songwriter Hank Cochran. It was Cochran who wrote many of her biggest hits.
Seely onstage at R.O.P.E. awards, 2010sListen
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Marilyn Jeanne Seely was an American singer, songwriter, record producer, and author. Primarily identified with country music, Seely found success with the Grammy Award-winning song "Don't Touch Me" (1966). Her soul-inspired vocal delivery gave her the nickname of "Miss Country Soul". Seely was a member of and performer on the Grand Ole Opry, having appeared more times on the program than any other performer. She was credited with breaking the "Gingham Curtain," the Opry's conservative dress code for performers.
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