Country music legend faces life-threatening health crisis, needs transplant: ‘My daddy needs prayers’
His daughter released a statement asking for prayers.
Liam Carter 
The country music community is rallying behind a beloved icon as Grand Ole Opry announcer Bill Cody faces a severe medical crisis. Cody, a member of the Country Music Hall of Fame, is currently battling both heart and kidney failure.
A Fight for Survival
The news was shared by Cody's daughter, Hannah, in a heartfelt statement posted on the official Instagram page of his radio station, WSM. According to the post, Cody was admitted to the ICU more than three weeks ago. Following an exhausting period of tests, dialysis, and fluctuating health, doctors have determined that a double transplant—both heart and kidney—is his only path to survival.
‘My Daddy Needs Prayers’
While Cody successfully cleared the initial medical evaluations to qualify for the transplant list, his condition took a frightening turn recently. His daughter reported that his strength waned significantly, requiring doctors to intubate him and place him on ECMO, a life-support machine that assists with heart and lung function.
The family is now reaching out to fans and "prayer warriors" for support during this critical 48-hour window. The immediate goal is for Cody to stabilize and regain enough strength to maintain his status on the transplant list. As 205focus.com continues to monitor this developing story, his family remains hopeful, stating, "We need a miracle and we know God is able."
