Fans and artists reflected on Jeannie Seely’s lasting influence, her record-breaking Opry appearances, and her wit, charm, and trailblazing spirit.

She blazed a trail for women in country music with the candor of her songs and her bold fashion sense. She was the first woman to host a segment on the Opry.

"While I've had the privilege of working with Jeannie Seely over the past 25 years, my immediate grief is deeply personal," Country Music Association CEO Sarah Trahern said. "She