Seely was the first Pennsylvania native to be inducted into the Opry and was the first woman to regularly host segments.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — The woman with the nickname “Miss Country Soul” died in Nashville on Friday at the age of 85. Jeannie Seely died as a result of complications from an intestinal infection, according to Absolute Publicity.

Jeannie Seely, affectionately known as “Miss Country Soul,” passed away in Nashville at 85 due to complications from an intestinal infection. A Grammy-winning pioneer and Grand Ole Opry icon, Seely broke barriers for women in country music with unmatched charm,