Reba McEntire sang through tears at Jeannie Seely’s memorial, and the entire room stopped breathing when she whispered the final line of “Seven Minutes in Heaven.”
Reba McEntire Honors Jeannie Seely With Emotional “Seven Minutes in Heaven” Performance. The country music world is mourning the loss of Grand Ole Opry legend Jeannie Seely, who passed away at age 85. Known for her groundbreaking contributions and over five decades of influence in the genre, Seely’s passing was marked by an emotional tribute from fellow icon Reba McEntire.
At a candlelit memorial in Nashville, Reba took the stage dressed in simple black, accompanied only by a soft acoustic guitar. With no spotlight theatrics or production effects, she delivered a tender performance of her 2023 ballad “Seven Minutes in Heaven,” a song that imagines what someone would say or do if given just a few more moments with a loved one who’s gone.
Its lyrics—reflecting on forgiveness, memories, and the ache of loss—took on deeper meaning in the wake of Seely’s passing. The tribute was…
