Thursday 6 October 2022 11:34 PM Country singer Jody Miller dies at age 80 after suffering complications from ... trends now Country singer Jody Miller dies at age 80 after suffering complications from Parkinson's Disease By Christine Rendon For Dailymail.com Published: 23:28 BST, 6 October 2022 | Updated: 23:30 BST, 6 October 2022 Viewcomments Country singer Jody Miller has died at the age of 80 after suffering complications from Parkinson's Disease. The Grammy-award winner passed away in her hometown of Blanchard on Thursday, seven years after being diagnosed with the disease, according to The Oklahoman. She was surrounded by her family at the time of her death. Country singer Jody Miller has died at the age of 80 after suffering complications from Parkinson's Disease Miller has been recognized as a pioneer for female artists who have achieved success after going crossover, according to Tulsa Road. 'I started out as a folk singer... and what got me into country music, actually, was that Grammy,' she previously told The Oklahoman. She received a Grammy for her 1965 track Queen of the House, which landed at No. 5 on the country chart and at 12th place on the Billboard Hot 100, according to Tulsa Road. In addition to country and folk, she made gospel records later in her life. She was inducted into The Country Gospel Music Association's Hall of Fame. Miller has been recognized as a pioneer for female artists who have achieved success after going crossover Recalling her career, she previously told Tulsa Road: 'I'd say next to Queen of the House, the biggest record for me was He's So Fine, (in 1971), a remake of the old Chiffons hit. 'I really came back on that one, and I got the Billboard award (for Artist Resurgence of the Year). It sold as many as Queen of the House did, and told people on Music Row down in Nashville that there was another audience out there that might pick up on country music.' Share or comment on this article: All rights reserved for this news site (dailymail) and under his responsibility