Bill Cody, Grand Ole Opry Announcer and WSM Radio Host, Dies at 67
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· 2 sourcesBill Cody, a longtime Grand Ole Opry announcer and WSM radio host, has died at age 67. Rolling Stone reported that he died after a lengthy battle with kidney and heart failure. Variety noted that his son David announced the passing on Facebook, and that Cody had been in critical condition awaiting heart and kidney transplants.
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Bill Cody, a beloved Nashville radio deejay on WSM and longtime announcer for the Grand Ole Opry, has died at age 67 after a lengthy battle with kidney and heart failure. Known for hosting "Coffee, Country & Cody" for over three decades, he was remembered by WSM as a singular presence who welcomed listeners with warmth and conversational ease.
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· 2 pulledIt is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of our dear friend and beloved WSM voice, Bill Cody.
A singular presence on WSM-AM Nashville for more than three decades, Bill welcomed listeners each morning on Coffee, Country & Cody with a broad smile, a conversational ease, and an unerring ability to make both artists and audience...
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