Country music legends line up to pay tribute to 2 stars who just died

The country music community is feeling the loss of two legendary artists, as many big names in the genre are sharing their condolences.

Jeannie Seely, 85, and Flaco Jiménez, 86, have recently died.

Seely, dubbed “Miss Country Soul,” died Friday, Aug. 1, at Summit Medical Center in Hermitage, Tennessee, as a result of complications from an intestinal infection.

Seely had been battling health issues in 2025. She revealed in May that she was recovering from “multiple” back surgeries and two emergency abdominal surgeries.

The artist also spent nearly two weeks in the ICU and battled pneumonia on top of it.

Jiménez, who was known for his contributions to conjunto and Tex-Mex music, died on Thursday, July 31.

Since their deaths, the musicians are being remembered by staple names in the industry.

Tanya Tucker shared her thoughts on Seely’s death, posting an old photo of them to Instagram.

“My girl Jeannie got her wings yesterday, but not before I called her,” Tucker said. “They put the phone up to her ear and as I talked, memories were flooding my mind with all the great times we shared. I’m sure at one point she thought I was the guest that never left. I spent a lot of time over at her house. It was a time of great hope and we were young, invincible and nothing was gonna stop us and the songs flowed freely with writers coming in and out of that house. She’s part of my DNA, part of me left when she did, but I’ll see you again, my friend someday. Make sure that guitar players in tune. I love you.”

Dolly Parton also shared her thoughts to Instagram calling Seely one of her “dearest friends.”

“I think she was one of the greater singers in Nashville and she had a wonderful sense of humor. We had many wonderful laughs together, cried over certain things together and she will be missed,” Parton continued with.

Reba McEntire posted a photo of her, Parton and Seely to Instagram, with her thoughts.

“I’ve always loved this woman! She was a little spitfire, opinionated team player! Rest in peace, Jeannie,” McEntire wrote.

Trisha Yearwood took to her social media with a photo with Seely.

“She was a talented, smart trailblazer for all women,” Yearwood said. “She knew who she was and what she stood for. She was a friend to everyone who stepped onto the Opry stage. I can’t explain how much I already miss her.”

Kyle Young, CEO of the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum shared his condolences for Jiménez as well.

The CEO remembered Jiménez as a “paragon” of Tejano conjunto music.

“Whether he was recording with Bob Dylan, Linda Ronstadt, or the Rolling Stones, or working with his own supergroup, the Texas Tornados, Flaco drew millions of listeners into a rich musical world they might not have discovered on their own. ‘Streets of Bakersfield’ by Dwight and Buck wouldn’t have been the same without his sparkling touches. Neither will a music community that cherished his towering talent and open heart,” he said.

Singer Dwight Yoakam also remembered Jiménez in a Facebook post.

“In fond and loving memory of the great Flaco Jiménez! he said. “It was an honor to know you and a profound privilege to have been able to work with you. Rest in sweet and lasting peace my friend.”