JEANNIE SEELY ANNOUNCES RELEASE OF “NOT A DRY EYE IN THE HOUSE” TO RADIO

Duet with Willie Nelson Surpasses 202,000 Spotify Streams

Lyric Video in Support of Emotion Filled Ballad Available Now

Country music royalty and soon to be fifty-four year member of the Grand Ole Opry®, Jeannie Seely, has announced the release of her duet with longtime friend, Willie Nelson, who plays guitar and sings on “Not A Dry Eye In The House” off her highly acclaimed album An American Classic on Curb Records. The song was produced by Don Cusic and written by Dallas Wayne, an established singer / songwriter and an on-air personality with SiriusXM Ch. 59 on Willie's Roadhouse, where Seely is also a weekly host every Sunday afternoon on her show, "Sunday’s With Seely". 

"I’m so excited about my new single release with Willie Nelson! This comes just days after receiving a proclamation from Gov. Abbott making me an honorary Texan and I think it’s the best way to celebrate I can think of!!" exclaimed Jeannie Seely. "Thank you Dallas Wayne for writing this wonderful song "Not A Dry Eye In The House" and thank you, Willie, for not only singing with me, but also bringing Trigger on board to make it even better. I hope you’re both as proud of this record as I am."

“Jeannie Seely's new duet with Willie Nelson "Not A Dry Eye In The House" pairs two classic voices for an unmistakably country song. A great combination of a heartbreak lyric, seasoned singers and a signature Willie guitar playing at the break. Our format was built on songs just like this, let's keep this sound alive.” - Dennis Banka, PD/MD WUCZ Carthage, TN

“Two country legends deliver a pure traditional country treasure. Our format needs songs like this and who better to deliver the message than two of our most cherished country icons.” - Mike Thomas, PD/MD KFAV Warrenton, MO

“It's been a long time since a song moved me with such emotion that left me with “Not A Dry Eye In The House." - Steven Jenks, PD WLLX Lawrenceburg, TN

“Not A Dry Eye In The House” is PERFECTION!! This song was meant for Jeannie Seely and Willie Nelson!!” - Melissa Frost, PD KRRV Alexandria, LA

The music is distributed to radio by PlayMPE and listeners can download and listen to “Not A Dry Eye In The House” http://smarturl.it/NotADryEyeInTheHouse.

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CLASSIC COUNTRY TRAILBLAZER, JEANNIE SEELY, CELEBRATES 55TH ANNIVERSARY OF DEBUT PERFORMANCE ON GRAND OLE OPRY

Classic Country trailblazer, Jeannie Seely will celebrate the 55th anniversary of her debut performance tonight on the Grand Ole Opry®. On the night of her debut, she sang “Don’t Touch Me” on the portion of the show hosted by Wilma Lee and Stoney Cooper and sponsored by Stephens work clothing. All total, she made eight guest appearances in 1966 and three more in 1967 before becoming an official member and inducted to the Opry® family on September 16, 1967. She will celebrate 54 years as a Grand Ole Opry® member in 2021 and is one of only three living women (the others being Loretta Lynn and Connie Smith) to have reached this milestone.

“Whenever I have had the opportunity to introduce an artist on their debut at the Opry, I always stress to them and the audience that this is a night they will remember for the rest of their lives,” shared Jeannie Seely. “It is a memory I have treasured for 55 years, although I never imagined at the time I would be here this long! I am grateful to the Opry and the Opry fans and I thank you all!”

“Can you even imagine a Grand Ole Opry without Jeannie Seely over the past 55 years? There would have been a lot less heart, soul, and laughter, that’s for sure. Congratulations, Seely!” Vice President and Executive Producer of the Grand Ole Opry - Dan Rogers “Every time I put in a call to Seely, her first word is YES. She is always willing and ready to step up and promote her beloved Grand Ole Opry. She is a blessing to the Opry and a treasured friend to me,” adds Director of Opry Talent Scheduling and Logistics -Gina Keltner.

"Don't Touch Me" is a song written by Hank Cochran. The song was released as a single on Monument Records in 1966 and became a major Billboard country hit and became Seely's signature song. In 1967, her original version of "Don't Touch Me" won the Best Female Country Vocal Performance accolade at the Grammy® Awards. The song's success also led to an invitation for Seely to become a member of The Grand Ole Opry®.

Jeannie recently re-recorded “Don’t Touch Me” which can be heard on her highly-acclaimed album, An American Classic, on Curb Records. Digital downloads, streaming and physical copies of An American Classic are available on all digital music platforms here.

Listen to Jeannie Seely talk about “Don’t Touch Me below:

https://www.shannoncountry.com/interviews

Clips courtesy of TV and Radio personality, Shannon McCombs

FOURTH ANNUAL DOTTIE WEST BIRTHDAY BASH HOSTED BY JEANNIE SEELY RESCHEDULED

The star studded fourth annual Dottie West Birthday Bash hosted by Grand Ole Opry Member Jeannie Seely and slated for  October 14th at 3rd & Lindsley in Nashville has been rescheduled due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic to October 13, 2021. The event, which has supported the Nashville Musicians Association with 100% of all money going to the Musician's Emergency Relief Fund asks supporters to make donations to the Musician's Emergency Relief Fund to support the music community during this time. Donations can be made here - https://www.nashvillemusicians.org.

“It is especially regrettable that we have to postpone this event because, of all times, this year the need is even more urgent.  With the shutdown of our entire music industry due to Covid, musicians are really struggling as well as all the other jobs associated with live entertainment,” explained Jeannie Seely. “This year’s show honoring Charlie McCoy was promising to be one of our best.  No one personifies ‘musician’ more than Charlie and he is so supportive of this cause.  Thank you for all of YOUR  support in the past, and if you can, we would appreciate any donation you might offer anyway.  WE WILL BE BACK!!”

In addition to celebrating Dottie’s birthday and honoring her legacy, the event also honors another artist and/or musician who has made an indelible impact on country music. Grammy-winning session musician and Country Music Hall of Fame member Charlie McCoy, who was slated to be honored this year, will now be celebrated in 2021. Previous honorees were Musicians Hall of Fame and North Carolina Hall of Fame member Jimmy Capps (2017), Country Music Hall of Fame inductees Dottie West, Ricky Skaggs, and Johnny Gimble (2018), and Grand Ole Opry, Country Music Hall of Fame, and Songwriters Hall of Fame member Bill Anderson (2019).

JEANNIE SEELY TAKES A SPIN ON NASHVILLE FAIRGROUNDS SPEEDWAY WITH HALE MOTORSPORTS FOR HIGHLY-ANTICIPATED NEW PROJECT AN AMERICAN CLASSIC

“Not A Dry Eye In The House” Duet with Willie Nelson First Song Available Now

William Hale (Hale Motorsports Driver) and Jeannie Seely

Photo Credit: Moments By Moser Photography

Country music royalty and soon to be fifty-three year member of the Grand Ole Opry® , Jeannie Seely, was proud to join Hale MotorSports at one of the biggest races for Pro Late Models on one of the most historic venues in short track racing. The JEGS/CRA All-Stars Tour’s Masters of the Pros raced on Saturday July 18 on the Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway. Hale Motorsports is a racing team based out of Mount Juliet, TN that competes in an array of different races in the Late Model Touring series of the Southeast and beyond, Hale Motorsports is home to 2017 Fairgrounds Speedway Rookie of the Year William Hale.

Seely continues to celebrate her 80th birthday with the highly-anticipated album, An American Classic on Curb Records. The August 14th release offers an immediate download of her duet with longtime friend, Willie Nelson, who plays guitar and sings on “Not A Dry Eye In The House” written by Dallas Wayne.  An American Classic is available to pre-order, pre-save and pre-add by clicking on this link https://JeannieSeely.lnk.to/AnAmericanClassic.

“I love to see young people have a passion and follow their dream.  This young man, William Hale was brought to my attention awhile back.  His dedication, determination and willingness to work hard are amazing to watch as he strives to reach his goal,” shared Jeannie Seely. “The racetrack seems like a great place to ‘social distance’, and a great opportunity for me to show my support…and just maybe win a little support for my new album!  Thanks William…START YOUR ENGINE!!”

“Hale Motorsports wants to thank our friend Jeannie Seely for allowing us to help promote her amazing new album “An American Classic,” and if anyone in the music industry deserves to be in the Country Music Hall of Fame it’s her,” stated Hale Motorsports President - Alan Hale.

Jeannie Seely - An American Classic Track List

1. “So Far, So Good” 

 Songwriters Penn Pennington & Mitch Ballard 

 Recorded with The Whites (Sharon and Cheryl)   

2. “If You Could Call It That” 

Songwriters Dottie West, Steve Wariner and Bobby Tomberlin 

 Recorded with Steve Wariner. 

Dottie West left a notebook of song ideas and Steve Wariner and Bobby Tomberlin finished the song. Dottie and Jeannie were close friends.

3. “To Make a Dream Come True” 

 Songwriter C.W. “Buddy Kalb” Jr 

Buddy Kalb wrote “The Mississippi Squirrel Revival” for Ray Stevens, and “Frog Kissing” for Chet Atkins.

4. “Teach Me Tonight” 

 Songwriters Sammy Cahn and Gene De Paul 

 This was originally a hit for Jo Stafford in 1954; it has also been recorded by Janet Brace, Dinah Washington, Helen Graco, the De Castro Sisters and the McGuire Sisters

Written by legendary Tin Pan Alley writer Sammy Cahn and GeneDe Paul.

5. “Can I Sleep in Your Arms Tonight, Mister” 

Songwriter Hank Cochran 

This was a top ten hit for Jeannie in 1974. 

Original was produced by legendary producer Owen Bradley. Released in July 1973 under MCA Records, the song peaked at #6 on the Billboard Magazine Hot Country Singles chart, becoming Seely's first top ten solo hit since 1968, and first major hit on the RPM Country Tracks chart in Canada, reaching #4. 

The song, written by Seely's one-time husband Hank Cochran, was also recorded by Willie Nelson for his classic album, Red Headed Stranger.

6. “All Through Crying Over You"

Songwriter Jeannie Seely 

Recorded with Rhonda Vincent. 

This song is a country “shuffle” that features Rhonda Vincent, reigning queen of  Bluegrass music, whose recent #1 hit, “Like I Could,” was written by Jeannie Seely. 

7. “When Two Worlds Collide” 

Songwriters Roger Miller and Bill Anderson 

Recorded with Bill Anderson. 

Roger Miller and Bill Anderson are both in the Country Music Hall of Fame. 

Was originally a hit for Roger Miller in 1961.

Later was a chart single for Jim Reeves and Jerry Lee Lewis.

8. “Not a Dry Eye in the House” 

Songwriter Dallas Wayne 

Recorded with Willie Nelson who sings and plays his famous guitar, “Trigger,” on this song.

9. “Peaceful Waters”

 Songwriter Don Cusic 

Celtic-flavored song with bagpipes; harkens back to the British Isles roots of country music.

10. “Old Flames (Can’t Hold a Candle to You)” 

Songwriters Pebe Sebert and Hugh Moffatt 

Recorded with Waylon Payne. 

Was originally a hit for Joe Sun in 1978; was a number one single for Dolly Parton in 1980. Jeannie Seely recorded this song with Jody Payne, Willie Nelson’s longtime guitar player. Waylon is the son of the late country star, Sammi Smith, and Jody Payne.

11. “That’s How I Roll” 

Songwriters Tim Atwood & Brent Ronen 

Recorded with Lorrie Morgan on vocals and Vince Gill on guitar

This is a rockabilly rockin’ song with super-slick piano.

12. “Don't Touch Me”

Songwriter Hank Cochran 

Jeannie’s first hit in 1967; she won the Best Female Country Vocal Performance accolade at the GRAMMY® Awards.

13. “Dance Tonight” 

Songwriter Paul McCartney 

Recorded with Ray Stevens, who sings a duet with Jeannie on this song.

Written by former Beatle, Paul McCartney.