Update on WSM's Bill Cody

[KilowattKat]

WSM announced that Bill Cody, the host of Coffee, Country, and Cody, will be spending time away from the microphone to concentrate on his health and well being. It was not disclosed what the specific health issue is, or when he'll return.

Get well soon, Bill!

 

[TheBigA]

One of the nicest guys in broadcasting. Hope he returns soon.

 

[Vidtech]

I have been listening to Bill and Charlie for many years and looking forward to his return.

 

[vw86]

I used to run his "Classic Country Weekend" back in the day. I hope he's okay.

 

[RMarino]

I hope he gets well. He’s the only good jock left on SiriusXM’s “Prime Country”.

 

[TheBigA]

Over the weekend, more details came out about Bill Cody from his daughter. She says he needs a heart & kidney transplant:

Grand Ole Opry's Bill Cody Needs Prayers, Awaiting a Heart + Kidney Transplant

Bill Cody, a Grand Ole Opry and WSM mainstay, is currently in critical condition as he awaits a double heart and kidney transplant. His daughter, Hannah Davis, shared a statement about his health crisis and appealed to fans for their prayers.

tasteofcountry.com

 

[vw86]

Not the news I was hoping to hear. Thanks for posting the update

 

[KilowattKat]

I was also hoping for better news. On May 28, it was announced that Bill Cody will be inducted into the Tennessee Radio Hall of Fame. The induction ceremony is set for July 25.

Opry

 

[Vidtech]

You're in my thoughts Bill. Get well soon.

 

[sjs1959]

WSM just posted on their Facebook page that Bill Cody has passed away. RIP to a radio legend.

 

[TheBigA]

You beat me to it. Here's the link. Very sad news.

Facebook

www.facebook.com

It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of our dear friend and beloved WSM voice, Bill Cody.

 

[TheBigA]

More here:

Radio Remembers WSM’s Bill Cody

Opry Entertainment Group Talk/Classic Country 650 WSM Nashville morning host Bill Cody passed away today at the age of 71.

radioinsight.com

 

[KilowattKat]

Very sad to hear this.

Besides the Grand Ole Opry, WSM is Bill Cody. He was on WSM for over 30 years. Those will be some big shoes to fill for whoever they find as a replacement...because Bill Cody is irresplaceable.

 

[TheBigA]

Very sad to hear this.

Besides the Grand Ole Opry, WSM is Bill Cody. He was on WSM for over 30 years. Those will be some big shoes to fill for whoever they find as a replacement...because Bill Cody is irresplaceable.

My expectation is they'll continue the show with his co-hosts Charlie Mattos & Kelly Sutton.

 

[TheBigA]

More memories from Opry members Dierks Bentley & Garth Brooks:

Bill Cody, Longtime WSM Radio Host and Grand Ole Opry Announcer, Dies at 67

Bill Cody, whose decades-long presence on WSM-AM Nashville and as a regular host of the Grand Ole Opry made the voice of country radio, has died.

www.billboard.com

Bill Cody, Grand Ole Opry Announcer and Revered WSM Country Radio Personality, Dies at 67

Bill Cody, a Country Radio Hall of Famer who hosted the Grand Ole Opry along with a decades-running morning show on WSM radio, has died at 67.

variety.com

 

[Vidtech]

My expectation is they'll continue the show with his co-hosts Charlie Mattos & Kelly Sutton.

I think Bill would want that. He and Charlie have been together a long time.

Deeply saddened to hear the unfortunate news when I tuned in to 650 early this morning.

R.I.P....Bill.

 

[Vidtech]

 

[KilowattKat]

I really liked this tribute from Saving Country Music...

Voice of The Grand Ole Opry and Radio Hall of Famer Bill Cody Has...

Arguably nobody had a more recognizable voice in country music over the last 30+ years who wasn't a singer himself. He might have not penned the tunes that send shivers down our spine, or sing them with grand eloquence...

savingcountrymusic.com