India, Aug. 2 -- Jeannie Seely, nicknamed 'Miss Country Soul', died in Nashville on Friday at the age of 85. She died due to complications from an intestinal infection, Absolute Publicity announced.

Seely's 1996 hit 'Don't Touch Me' catapulted her to fame, and she went on to become the first woman to host the Grand Ole Opry.

With 5,397 Opry performances, she has appeared on the historic program more than any other performer. Her final show was on February 22.

Seely also clinched a Grammy for 'Don't Touch Me', becoming only the third-ever female country artist to get the award.

Now, the Grand Ole Opry will dedicate its Saturday performance to Seely after her demise.

Seely has had an expansive career, which has not only involved making...