Life Note: Bill Cody
Life Note: Longtime Ryman Hospitality Properties WSM-AM/Nashville morning host and Grand Ole Opry announcer Bill Cody remains hospitalized in heart and kidney failure, awaiting a double transplant. The station shared a message on Facebook from his daughter, Hannah Davis, saying, "We need a miracle and we know God is able. Please, if you’re able, stop and pray." Cody, a 2008 Country Radio Hall of Fame inductee, went on a medical hiatus from the show in March (CAT 3/30). Get well messages can be sent to the Grand Ole Opry House at 2804 Opryland Drive, Nashville, TN 37214 or via the contact page at WSMRadio.com.
The Summer 2026 Print Special featuring:
Country Radio Hall
of Famers
Eric Church's Sinners @ 20
ACM Radio Winners & Carter Faith
Troy Tomlinson:
The Interview
2026 ACM Voter's Guide
A quick reference guide to the 2026 ACM Nominees
Inside This Issue:
MC-Yay At Ryman Lunch
Disruption Junction
You Look Like You Love Me
The Day Ahead