The August 2 show show was a tapestry of stories, songs and affection from artists who called Seely a friend, mentor and Opry North Star.

Jeannie Seely, the soulful country music singer behind such standards like "Don't Touch Me," has died. She was 85. Her publicist, Don Murry Grubbs, said she died Friday after succumbing to complications from an intestinal infection.

Country music legend Jeannie Seely, known as "Miss Country Soul," died Friday at the age of 85, according to her publicist.