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.

We had many wonderful laughs together, cried over certain things together, and she will be missed,” Dolly Parton wrote.

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