Bill Cody, one of the nation’s most revered country radio personalities from his decades-long roles as an announcer for the Grand Ole Opry and WSM morning show host, died Tuesday in Nashville. He was 67.

Beloved Grand Ole Opry announcer and WSM host Bill Cody died Tuesday following kidney and heart failure. He was 67. The big picture: If country music had a speaking voice, it would be Cody's. He narrated the genre's most memorable moments for decades from the studio and the Opry stage.

Bill Cody, the veteran Nashville radio star whose voice became synonymous with the Grand Ole Opry, has died at age 67. The much-loved country music personality and WSM morning show host died on

Bill Cody, the veteran Nashville radio star whose voice became synonymous with the Grand Ole Opry, has died at age 67. The much-loved country music personality and WSM morning show host died on Tuesday after suffering from a bout of serious illness,

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.

In the hours following news of Grand Ole Opry announcer and WSM Radio host Bill Cody’s death, Nashville colleagues, fans and loved ones flocked to social media, sharing their favorite photos and memories of the country music icon.

Grand Ole Opry announcer and radio legend Bill Cody has passed away at age 67, following a devastating health battle. See details.

In addition to his work on WSM, Cody frequently served as a host for the Grand Ole Opry, including Opry Country Classics, and appeared on television and syndicated radio programs.