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Soon after she
moved to Nashville, Hank Cochran, whom she married in 1969, wrote the torchy
Don't Touch Me for her and it became an instant hit. It reached
#2 and stayed there for
three weeks. It also
made the Billboard Hot 100
Pop Singles, reaching # 85. She won a
Grammy® in 1967 for her performance and
was asked to join the Grand Ole Opry in September of that year. She
would soon score other hits; I'll Love You More (Than You Need), Can I
Sleep In Your Arms, and Lucky Ladies. In 1969, she would
join fellow Opry member Jack Greene for a series of duets and concerts.
Wish I Didn't Have To Miss You, Much Oblige, and What In The World Has Gone Wrong With Our Love
were
some of
their
biggest
hits.
Their
duet
partnering
lasted
for ten
years,
took
them all
over the
world
and were
the
recipients
of many
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In 1977,
Jeannie was involved in a near fatal car accident and suffered serious
injuries. Dottie's help and support got Jeannie back on her feet.
In was ironic that her best friend would die due to injuries suffered in an
automobile accident some years later. "I still think about her all the
time," Jeannie says. "I miss her very much. She was one of the
most fascinating people I've ever known."
Like Dottie, Jeannie has helped other stars early in their careers.
Lorrie Morgan, daughter of country legend, George Morgan, says that Jeannie
has been a big influence in her life and career. She calls Jeannie her
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She has
also befriended country traditionalist, Brad Paisley. She appeared
in his Wrapped Around video, sang duets with him on the Opry, and has
accompanied him to some award shows.
Jeannie is still
very much a part of the Grand Ole Opry and you can catch her
there often on both Friday and Saturday nights and an
occasional Tuesday show. She
has also played "host" to Grand Ole Opry fans on
the yearly Grand Ole Opry cruise. She still works the
road and was
recently asked to
host the Texas
Country Music Hall
of Fame Awards show
and also be a judge
for their talent
competition. |
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Jeannie is a
singer, songwriter, actress, and author. A must-read book is called
Pieces of a Puzzled Mind...A Collection of Seely-isms. Some of her
"Seely-isms" include: "Of course I want you for your body. I
have a mind of my own." Or, "An ex-husband is one mistake you don't
have to live with." There are others you'll just have to read
fot yourself! You can get a copy of this book and other merchandise at
Jeannie's
website. You can also read her full biography and discography. |
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Jeannie was once
married to songwriting legend, Hank Cochran
Jeannie received a Grammy Award for her song Don't Touch
Me. She beat out Dottie for that award
Jeannie is one of the Grand Ladies of the Grand Ole Opry
Jeannie's nickname is "Miss Country Soul"
Co-wrote He's
All I Need
with Dottie.
Jeannie performs
it on the Opry
from time to
time
Dottie's dirty
bus would often
have Jeannie's
name on the
marquee
Appeared in Confederate Railroad's video Trashy
Woman as the lead singer's mother
Jeannie used to appear with a then unknown Glen Campbell on
the the Hollywood Jamboree television series
Became an Opry member in 1967
Has appeared in several plays and a major motion picture
* Jeannie Seely's Greatest Hits
* Been There...Sung That
* Life's Highway
*
Can I sleep In Your Arms/Lucky Ladies
* Two For The Show (with Jack Greene )
* The Seely Style
* Thanks Hank!
* I'll Love You More
* Little Things
* Personal
* #1 Christmas
* Jeanne Seely
* Jack Greene & Jeannie Seely
* Please Be My New Love
* Changing
Hearts
* Pieces
Of A Puzzled Mind - A Collection of Seely-isms
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www.jeannieseely.com |
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