Jeannie Seely has paved the way for countless female artists in country music, including Carly Pearce. It’s Seely who Pearce has looked up to as a role model and mentor, and with whom Pearce shares a deep love of the Grand Ole Opry. “I think it’s only a matter of time that Carly will be a member of…
55 years ago today, on May 28, 1966, Jeannie Seely made her debut on the Grand Ole Opry. The 80-year-old never imagined what an impact the Opry would have on her life and career when she first set foot on the hallowed stage. “I don’t even know how to describe it,” Seely tells Everything Nash. “The Opry has been…
It’s been 53 years since Jeannie Seely became a member of the Grand Ole Opry. 27 years old when she joined the Opry, Jeannie became not only the first woman to wear a miniskirt on stage, but also to host her own segment of the live show — both unheard of feats back then. For the now 80-year-old, it…
There isn’t much Jeannie Seely hasn’t done. The 80-year-old has released more than a dozen albums, had numerous hit singles, became a member of the Grand Ole Opry when she was only 27 years old, and continues to reinvent herself, including with her latest album, An American Classic. The 13-track project, a mix of both new songs, and new…
Country music stars are speaking out after the loss of Mac Davis. The singer, songwriter and performer, credited with penning some of country music’s most iconic songs, died on September 29, following heart surgery. He was 78 years old when he passed away. “Goodbye to my great friend Mac Davis,” Kenny Chesney said, as part of a lengthy statement…
As the Grand Ole Opry prepares to welcome up to 500 guests in-person for their October shows, we now know which artists will be performing each week. Vince Gill, Terri Clark, Lorrie Morgan and Dierks Bentley will kick off the first show, taking place on Saturday, October 3. The show on October 10, called Opry Firsts, will feature Jeannie…
The coronavirus pandemic has been hard on everyone, including Grand Ole Opry member Jeannie Seely. The singer — who turns 80 on Monday, July 6 — has been home for several months, but is eager for life to return to normal, and for fans to return to the Opry house. “My first inclination is I wanna walk in and…
