Country singer Jody Miller died Thursday at the age of 80.
The Grammy Award-winning “Queen of the House” artist died surrounded by her family in Blanchard, Oklahoma, seven years after being diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease.
News of the star’s death was shared on daughter Robin Brook’s music Facebook page, Middle-Sister Music.
The post on the band’s page wrote: “Middle Sister is sorry to announce the death this morning of Jody Miller, music icon and mother of Robin Brooks.
“Please think of the family as they deal with this great loss.”
The country-pop singer also released hits like “Let’s All Go Down to the River” and “Home of the Brave,” but rose to stardom after “Queen of the House” was a response to Roger Miller’s hit “King of the Die.” Street.”
Miller was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease seven years ago. GAB Archives/Redferns
Arizona native Miller – born Myrna Joy Miller – later moved to Blanchard and became Oklahoma’s first Grammy Award-winning artist in 1966.
Miller signed with Capitol Records in 1965. Siegfried Pilz/United Archives via Getty Images
She was tapped by Capitol Records in 1965, giving a boost to a career that took her to many heights, including her performance at President George HW Bush’s inaugural ball in 1988 inducted into the Country Gospel Music Association Hall of Fame.
The “Baby I’m Yours” singer married horse trainer and breeder Monty Brooks in 1962, who died in 2014.