United Kingdom, June 10 -- Bill Cody, the long-serving voice of Nashville radio and a familiar presence at the Grand Ole Opry, has died aged 67.

He passed away after suffering serious health complications - prompting tributes from across the country music world, after spending more than three decades with WSM Radio, the station synonymous with the Grand Ole Opry, becoming one of the best-known broadcasters in country music.

His death was announced by WSM on social media after he was hospitalised in May with heart and kidney failure. Throughout his career, Bill interviewed and worked alongside some of the genre's biggest names, including Dolly Parton, Kelsea Ballerini, Randy Travis, Dierks Bentley, Carly Pearce and Jo Dee Messina.

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