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Sonny signing
autographs following one of his many appearances. |
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One of Sonny's
favorite personal performance photos while truly enjoying himself on
stage. |
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He was the third
inductee into the
Alabama Music Hall of Fame – 1987. |
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The James’ and the Arnolds enjoy an evening of
entertainment. Sonny, wife Doris, Sally and Eddy Arnold.
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He treasures his
longtime friendship with Hall of Famer Little Jimmy Dickens. |
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Sonny James &
Minnie Pearl. |
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The “OAKS” (The
Oakridge Boys) drop by for a visit during one of Sonny’s recording
sessions. Note the Boy Scout uniforms, a cause they are interested
in. |
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Sonny James & The
Jordanaires.
Their great voices along with Sonny's Southern Gentleman gave fans
some of the Artists most enjoyable recordings. |
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Sonny never fails
to express his admiration for both these men and their talents. Here
with wife Doris, Ricky Skaggs and popular radio personality Eddie
Stubbs. |
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Clowning it up
with good friend Dottie West. |
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Fishing the deep
clear lakes and reservoirs in the Tennessee mountains and his home
state of Alabama is Sonny’s
favorite pastime. He believes this relaxation is un-equaled.
Click Here for
a live performance audio clip from the Grand Ole Opry in 1965 when -
even then - Sonny was asked about his fishing. |

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To all of James’
fishing friends who practice “catch and release”, this nice string
of bass was only out of the water long enough to make this picture.
They’re all back with their families and await your visit to
Tennessee. |
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Sonny, hold’em up
a little closer to the camera!!! – with the help of the
photographer, you can say they are ten pound'ers. |
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June, 2001
MALE GOLDEN VOICE AWARD
Golden Voice
Awards |
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November, 2001
MASTER
ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
(R.O.P.E. AWARDS) |
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June, 2002
CAREER
ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
The Country Music DJ Hall of Fame and Country
Radio Broadcasters, Inc. |
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