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Vince Gill<\/a><\/strong> is joining the rest of the country music<\/a> community in saying goodbye to beloved Grand Ole Opry announcer and longtime country radio personality, Bill Cody<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n Cody, who spent over 30 years working for WSM radio and hosted the station’s popular morning show, “Coffee, Country and Cody,” died on Tuesday, June 9 after having been hospitalized and in critical condition<\/a> for a number of weeks. He was 67.<\/p>\n \ud83c\udfacSIGN UP for Parade’s Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox<\/strong><\/a>\ud83c\udfac<\/p>\n Cody’s death was confirmed<\/a> on Tuesday, and tributes from some of country music<\/a>‘s biggest stars have been pouring in ever since, including a solemn statement from Gill uploaded to Instagram on Wednesday<\/a>, June 10.<\/p>\n Posted alongside a throwback photo<\/a> of Gill visiting Cody’s radio show back in the day, the Instagram caption<\/a> on Gill’s post read: “Vince and the entire country community are mourning the loss of @WSMRadio\u00a0and\u00a0@Opry\u00a0legendary voice, Bill Cody.”<\/p>\n “So many memories, good times, and great conversations about music,” the statement continued. “He will be greatly missed!”<\/p>\n Gill, 69, isn’t the only country music star to pay tribute to Cody in the wake of his death, as a number of other artists in the industry, like Trisha Yearwood<\/a><\/strong>, Darius Rucker<\/a><\/strong>, Tracy Lawrence<\/a><\/strong>, Clint Black<\/a><\/strong>and many more have also expressed their condolences on social media.<\/p>\n The social media pages for WSM radio<\/a> also posted in Cody’s honor on Tuesday, celebrating the legacy and the numerous accomplishments that Cody achieved throughout his prolific career, like earning a spot in the Country Music Hall of Fame and a star on the Music City Walk of Fame, to name a few.<\/p>\n But “more than his accolades,” as the post reads, “Bill will be remembered for his kindness, humility, and genuine gift for connection. He was a trusted voice, a generous friend, and a constant companion to generations<\/a> of listeners.”<\/p>\n Related: Country Legend Willie Nelson Releases New Song Co-Written By ’60s Music Icon, One of the ‘Greatest Artists of All Time’<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n This story was originally published by Parade<\/a> on Jun 10, 2026, where it first appeared in the News<\/a> section. Add Parade as a Preferred Source by clicking here.<\/a><\/i><\/p>\n<\/div>\n