Happy birthday! Jeannie C. Riley turns 78 today

  • By Lori Macatee
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The iconic and legendary singer turns 78 on Thursday, Oct. 19, 2023.

Jeannie C. Riley is celebrating her 78th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, she is one of the most acclaimed singers of her generation.

Popular singer Jeannie C. Riley (Harper Valley PTA, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of herself hidden from view. At 78th birthday, she remains a woman of many facets.

Riley, a cultural icon

Born Jeanne Carolyn Stephenson in Stamford on October 19, 1945, her career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Riley's not just a great singer, she's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business woman. At this point in her career, there seems to be little Jeannie hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Jeannie C. Riley as she promises more to come. After all, she's only 78.

Happy Birthday, Jeannie, you're the best!

Jeannie C. Riley career in pictures

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