Country music royalty and soon to be fifty-three year member of the Grand Ole Opry®, Jeannie Seely, is billed as the special guest for Change the Conversation’s Tales of a Trailblazer, Stepping Up and Speaking Out moderated by Beverly Keel. The free webinar is scheduled for August 18 at 5PM Central via Zoom. Other music leaders who have spoken to Change the Conversation include Reba McEntire, Wanda Jackson and Sara Evans.
Reservations for this free webinar are available at https://mtsu.zoom.us/web…/
“What an honor this invitation is to be a guest on Change The Conversation is for me! I can’t help but think how we needed this back in 1965, and that it’s unbelievable we are still addressing the same issues in 2020! The good news is we are supporting each other through this organization…support that even I still need ... so it doesn't end at twenty something!" exclaims Jeannie Seely. "Thank you for this and I’m really looking forward to the conversation...it should be interesting!”
“Tracy Gershon, Leslie Fram and I have wanted to feature Jeannie Seely in a Change the Conversation event for several years, so we are thrilled that our members will be able to hear from this trailblazing and bold woman. She is a pioneering leader who is the consummate entertainer, as well as a songwriter, author and radio personality. Through her courage, tenacity and quick wit, she has opened doors for other women. The new generation of female country artists owe a debt of gratitude to Jeannie, who brought credibility and respectability to the image of a female country singer,” shares Change The Conversation Founding Member - Beverly Keel. “We will talk about her historic career, which includes being the first woman to host a segment at the Grand Ole Opry and only the third to win a GRAMMY for Best Female Country Vocal Performance, her popular show on Sirius/XM’s Willie Roadhouse and her new album, An American Classic."
Keel continues, "She is feminine and fierce, talented and strong. She inspires women to fight for our rightful place, whether it’s at the conference table or center stage.”
Country music legend Jeannie Seely, nicknamed "Miss Country Soul," was the first Pennsylvania native to become a Grand Ole Opry member, the first female to regularly host segments of the weekly Opry shows, and the third woman in history to win a Grammy Award in the country female performance category.
In his book "Finding Her Voice: Women In Country Music," music critic Robert K. Oermann writes, "With her chin-out, tough/tender, heart-of-gold manner, Jeannie Seely remains one of country music’s most completely modern female personalities."
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/
Stay in touch with Jeannie Seely on her podcast website and all of her social media platforms Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
About Jeannie Seely:
Country music legend Jeannie Seely has achieved chart topping songs as a solo artist, as a duet partner, and as a songwriter. Early in her career, Jeannie’s deeply moving vocals earned her the nickname of “Miss Country Soul,” a title that’s still used today. Jeannie’s biggest dream came true when she was inducted as a member of the world-famous Grand Ole Opry, becoming the first Pennsylvania native to do so. Jeannie takes much pride in her involvement and support of musicians’ rights. In 2017, Jeannie celebrated her 50th anniversary as a member of the Grand Ole Opry. From her 1966 Top 10 Billboard album The Seely Style to her recent self–produced album Written In Song, consisting entirely of songs she’s written, Jeannie’s recordings have spanned six decades and provided enjoyment to country music fans all around the world. In his 2003 book “Finding Her Voice: Women In Country Music,” music critic Robert K. Oermann wrote, “With her chin-out, tough/tender, heart-of-gold manner, Jeannie Seely remains one of country’s most completely modern female personalities,” and that statement still holds true. Keep up with all things Jeannie Seely at www.jeannieseely.com.
About Change The Conversation:
Change the Conversation, a coalition designed to help create an even playing field for women in country music, was formed by Tracy Gershon, Beverly Keel and Leslie Fram in 2014.
It was formed initially to create an informal salon-like atmosphere where women could develop productive ways of solving the problem but has quickly grown into a multi-generational movement of influence. The organization funds research, mentors young women and presents a platform where music business leaders address the opportunities and challenges in their segments of the industry. For more information, visit http://www.
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