The Grand Ole Opry will host a public celebration of life for Country music icon Jeannie Seely on Wednesday, August 14, at 10 a.m. CT. The event, titled “Jeannie Seely’s 5,398th Opry Show,” will take place at the venue that was central to her career, the Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville.
The memorial will be broadcast live on 650 AM WSM. Also livestreamed online, allowing fans around the world to pay tribute to the singer-songwriter.
Seely, known as “Miss Country Soul,” passed away on August 1, 2025, at Summit Medical Center in Hermitage, Tennessee, due to complications from an intestinal infection. She was 85.
A trailblazer and longtime member of the Grand Ole Opry, Seely was a fixture on the iconic stage for decades. She is remembered for her passionate performances, quick wit, and tireless advocacy for traditional country music.
Seely made her Opry debut in 1966 and was officially inducted the same year. She ultimately logged more than 5,000 performances on the legendary radio show.
Instead of flowers, Seely’s family and friends request that donations be made to a pet-related charity or the Opry Trust Fund. Both causes close to her heart.
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