Jeannie Seely Makes History As Artist With Most Grand Ole Opry Appearances
Seely has more than 5,000 performances to her name.
Jeannie Seely; Photo by Cyndi Hornsby
Grand Ole Opry member Jeannie Seely is making Opry history as the artist with the most appearances on country music’s most famous stage.
According to a press release, independent Opry historian Byron Fay conducted extensive research and concluded that the country music icon has performed on the Opry stage more than any artist in its 97-year history with more than 5,000 appearances.
Seely will celebrate this historic achievement, as well as her 55th Opry anniversary, this Saturday, September 15.
“The Opry is a way of life, my way of life, and I wouldn’t have it any other way! This is where my heart is. In September, I will have been here 55 years, but it’s not long enough” she laughs.
“Jeannie Seely’s commitment to the Grand Ole Opry is truly remarkable,” said Opry Executive Producer Dan Rogers. “I’ve been affiliated with the Opry less than half of her time as an official member, and even in those two decades I’ve witnessed so many examples of her dedication to this show we love: performing in borrowed clothes on the first Opry show after the 2010 flood inundated both the Opry House and her own home, making her way to the show in staff members’ vehicles after a major snowstorm, and simply being here night after night to lend her voice to this one-of-a-kind show. I believe I speak for staff members past and present, for her fellow Opry members, and for Opry fans around the globe when I say thank you to her for her incredibly impressive dedication to the show and that we look forward to commemorating both her unmatched commitment and 55 years of Opry membership on September 17.”
Since making her Opry debut in 1966, Seely has gone on to appear on the show that made country music famous more than 5,000 times. Her commitment to the Grand Ole Opry is unmatched.
“Jeannie is hands down the coolest member of the Opry. I hope and pray every time I play that beautiful stage that she is there. Her presence in the room is unlike any other. Every time I am around her I laugh until my stomach hurts. I hope I can be a fraction of what she is to the Opry someday. In my opinion, she represents the Opry and country music flawlessly. We are lucky to have her,” shared Grand Ole Opry member and multi-platinum selling artist Lauren Alaina.
“I have known Jeannie Seely since she first came to town,” shared the newest member of the Grand Ole Opry and Country Music Hall of Fame member, Charlie McCoy. “I played on her first hit, ” Don’t Touch Me” and we toured Japan together. She is the constant star of the Opry and is so welcoming to newcomers. I’m proud to be on the same team with Jeannie.”
Tickets for Jeannie Seely’s upcoming Opry performance are available HERE.
Lauren Jo Black, a University of Central Florida graduate, has immersed herself in the world of country music for over 15 years. In 2008, she co-founded CountryMusicIsLove, eventually selling it to a major record label in 2015. Following the rebranding of the website to Sounds Like Nashville, Black served as Editor-in-Chief for two and a half years. Currently, she assumes the role of Editor-in-Chief at Country Now and oversees Country Now’s content and digital footprint. Her extensive experience also encompasses her previous role as a Country Music Expert Writer for Answers.com and her work being featured on Forbes.com. She’s been spotlighted among Country Aircheck’s Women of Influence and received the 2012 Rising Star Award from the University of Central Florida. Black also spent time in front of the camera as host of Country Now Live, which brought live music directly to fans in 2021 when the majority of concerts were halted due to the pandemic. During this time, she hosted 24 weeks of live concerts via Country Now Live on Twitch with special guests such as Lady A, Dierks Bentley, Jordan Davis, Brett Young, and Jon Pardi. Over the course of her career, she has had the privilege of conducting interviews with some of the industry’s most prominent stars, including Reba McEntire, Blake Shelton, Luke Combs, Carrie Underwood, Luke Bryan, Miranda Lambert, Lainey Wilson, and many others. Lauren Jo Black is a longtime member of the Country Music Association and the Academy of Country Music.
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