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1980s & Beyond

By the mid-1980s Sonny chose to be at Doris’s side for good. Together they spent their time with lifelong friends and family, traveling often and appearing to accept the awards and recognition earned by an extraordinary career.

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Sonny signing autographs following one of his many appearances.
Sonny signing autographs following one of his many appearances.
One of Sonny's favorite personal performance photos while truly enjoying himself on stage.
One of Sonny's favorite personal performance photos while truly enjoying himself on stage.
He was the third inductee into the Alabama Music Hall of Fame – 1987. View Alabama
He was the third inductee into the Alabama Music Hall of Fame – 1987.View Alabama Music Hall Of Fame.
The James’ and the Arnolds enjoy an evening of entertainment. Sonny, wife Doris, Sally and Eddy
The James’ and the Arnolds enjoy an evening of entertainment. Sonny, wife Doris, Sally and Eddy Arnold.
He treasures his longtime friendship with Hall of Famer Little Jimmy Dickens.
He treasures his longtime friendship with Hall of Famer Little Jimmy Dickens.
Sonny James & Minnie Pearl.
Sonny James & Minnie Pearl.
The “OAKS” (The Oakridge Boys) drop by for a visit during one of Sonny’s recording sessions.
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.
Sonny James & The Jordanaires. Their great voices along with Sonny's Southern Gentleman gave fans some
Sonny James & The Jordanaires. Their great voices along with Sonny's Southern Gentleman gave fans some of the Artists most enjoyable recordings.
Sonny never fails to express his admiration for both these men and their talents. Here with
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.
Clowning it up with good friend Dottie West.
Clowning it up with good friend Dottie West.
Fishing the deep clear lakes and reservoirs in the Tennessee mountains and his home state of
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. Hear a live performance audio clip from the Grand Ole Opry in 1965 when - even then - Sonny was asked about his fishing.:
To all of James’ fishing friends who practice “catch and release”, this nice string of bass
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.
Sonny, hold’em up a little closer to the camera!!! – with the help of the photographer,
Sonny, hold’em up a little closer to the camera!!! – with the help of the photographer, you can say they are ten pound'ers.
June, 2001 MALE GOLDEN VOICE AWARD Golden Voice Awards
June, 2001MALE GOLDEN VOICE AWARD Golden Voice Awards
November, 2001 MASTER ACHIEVEMENT AWARD (R.O.P.E. AWARDS)
November, 2001MASTER ACHIEVEMENT AWARD (R.O.P.E. AWARDS)
June, 2002 CAREER ACHIEVEMENT AWARD The Country Music DJ Hall of Fame and Country Radio Broadcasters,
June, 2002CAREER ACHIEVEMENT AWARD The Country Music DJ Hall of Fame and Country Radio Broadcasters, Inc.
COUNTRY MUSIC HALL OF FAME INDUCTION: A photo for the ages... Three men whose talents, recordings
COUNTRY MUSIC HALL OF FAME INDUCTION: A photo for the ages... Three men whose talents, recordings & achievements are legendary. Three men, who share a common simple faith in God, Hope, Family & Friends. Sonny James - George Strait - Harold Bradley View all photos from this historic occasion.
Sonny and Doris with Mel Tillis at the 2007 Medallion Ceremony at the Country Music Hall
Sonny and Doris with Mel Tillis at the 2007 Medallion Ceremony at the Country Music Hall of Fame in Nashville on Oct. 28th.
Charlie Louvin and Sonny enjoying some time to visit during a Hall Of Fame reception.
Charlie Louvin and Sonny enjoying some time to visit during a Hall Of Fame reception.
Sonny with David McCormick and Bud Wendell following the Induction of Jean Shepard into the Hall
Sonny with David McCormick and Bud Wendell following the Induction of Jean Shepard into the Hall Of Fame.
Always active, Sonny certainly enjoys supporting the recording industry whenever possible.
Always active, Sonny certainly enjoys supporting the recording industry whenever possible.
While attending the 2013 CMHOF Medallion Ceremony for the induction of Kenny Rogers, Bobby Bare and
While attending the 2013 CMHOF Medallion Ceremony for the induction of Kenny Rogers, Bobby Bare and Jack Clement on Sunday, October 27th, Barry Gibb & Sonny came together as friends on the stage after the fabulous ceremony had ended with great admiration and appreciation of each others music, careers, common friends, and musical mentors to enjoy a few private moments. Left to right are Sonny James - Barry Gibb - Greg Robble. View more about Barry Gibb & Sonny James.
Down To My Last GoodbyePop Goes The Country, November 2, 1980
Bright Lights, Big CityHee Haw, October 24, 1981
CaribbeanHee Haw, October 24, 1981
A Place In The SunNashville On The Road, filmed in Hawaii, 1982
Sonny James InterviewPart 1 of 4, aired August 6, 2007

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