Keith Urban, Carrie Underwood and Garth Brooks are just a few of the many artists toasting famed 650 AM WSM and Grand Ole Opry announcer Eddie Stubbs, who retired last week, after 25 years of service. Several artists shared sweet tributes to Eddie in a video that was shared on YouTube, praising the legendary host.

“Hey Eddie, it’s Keith here,” Keith began. “I too want to add my congratulations to you tonight. I can’t even put into words what you’ve meant to the Opry over the years. What you’ve done for me personally, what you’ve done for all of Nashville, for the Hall of Fame, coming and doing our concerts with us for All for the Hall, and just your indescribable giving to country music, and all of us. I love you Eddie Stubbs. Anything you ever need on this journey ahead, you call me and I’ll be right there for you. I love you brother. Be well.”

“Hey Eddie, I just wanted to say a sincere thank you for being a part of so many incredible memories for me, and so many other artists at the Grand Ole Opry,” Carrie said. “You are always going to be a part of that for me, and we love you, we’re going to miss you so much, and thank you for all that you’ve done for all of us.”

“I don’t even know how you say this,” added Garth. “Do we even call it the Opry if you’re not there? I can’t imagine it without you. So I’ll tell you what. Every time I play it, from now until the day I die, I’ll see you over there, and I’ll hear that great voice on one of those lucky nights I get to hear you say the name ‘Garth Brooks.’ I love you pal. Enjoy your retirement. Get ready. You’re gonna be busy.”

“Eddie, Trisha here. Thank you for your service to the Grand Ole Opry,” Trisha shared. “Thank you for being a friend to country music. I love you.”

Marty Stuart and his wife, Connie Smith, joined Eddie for his final broadcast, where he enjoyed his first-ever interview with Dolly Parton.

Other artists who contributed touching messages included Charley Pride, Bobby Osborne, Dailey & Vincent’s Jamie Dailey, Old Crow Medicine Show, Ricky Skaggs and Sharon White, Jeannie Seely, Steve Wariner, Terri Clark, Mark Wills, Bill Anderson and more.