Overview
- WSM confirmed that Bill Cody died Tuesday after a battle with kidney and heart failure, and the station posted a tribute to mark his passing.
- Cody joined WSM in 1994 and for more than three decades hosted the morning show Coffee, Country & Cody while regularly announcing live Grand Ole Opry broadcasts.
- In late May his daughter publicly said he was critically ill and would need both heart and kidney transplants, which drew widespread prayers and support from the country-music community.
- The Grand Ole Opry will dedicate its Saturday live broadcast to Cody and WSM plans a marathon of his show highlights, while artists and industry leaders issued immediate on-air and social media tributes.
- He received major industry honors during his career, including induction into the Country Music Disc Jockey Hall of Fame in 2008 and a 2024 Music City Walk of Fame star, and a posthumous Tennessee Radio Hall of Fame induction remains scheduled.