{"id":2867,"date":"2012-04-30T21:04:47","date_gmt":"2012-05-01T03:04:47","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/?page_id=2867"},"modified":"2024-09-13T13:04:10","modified_gmt":"2024-09-13T19:04:10","slug":"photo-galleries","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/photo-galleries\/","title":{"rendered":"Photo Galleries"},"content":{"rendered":"<div  class='tabcontainer av-c5cvhf-398db642f078ad91093976407ca2184e top_tab  avia-builder-el-0  avia-builder-el-no-sibling '>\n<section class='av_tab_section av_tab_section av-bcya7n-00867564115b18e03d28319d21a0baf5'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div id='tab-id-1-tab' class='tab active_tab' role='tab' aria-selected=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\" data-fake-id='#tab-id-1' aria-controls='tab-id-1-content'  itemprop=\"headline\" >Sonny\u2019s Youth<\/div><div id='tab-id-1-content' class='tab_content active_tab_content' role='tabpanel' aria-labelledby='tab-id-1-tab' aria-hidden=\"false\"><div class='tab_inner_content invers-color'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h2>Sonny&#8217;s Youth<\/h2>\n<hr>\n<p>From his family&#8217;s farm in beloved Hackleburg, Alabama; Sonny&#8217;s earliest years formed his rich musical style &amp; talents as the youngest performing member of &#8220;The Loden Family&#8221;. As opportunities arise his career begins to take shape when suddenly Uncle Sam calls him to Korea. Review each of the following pictures and captions to witness the beginnings of the man who would become a country music legend&#8230; Sonny James, The Southern Gentleman.<\/p>\n\n<table id=\"tablepress-2\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-2\">\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"row-1 odd\">\n\t<th class=\"column-1\" style=\"width:70%;\"><strong>Description<\/strong><\/th><th class=\"column-2\" style=\"width:30%;\"><strong>Image<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"row-hover\">\n<tr class=\"row-2 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><span style=\"font-size: small; color: #000000;\">Hackleburg, Alabama: Since Nashville is the center of the country music industry Sonny James was advised to make his home in the beautiful hills of Tennessee. However, his hometown that he\u2019s so proud of is Hackleburg, Alabama, his birthplace. This sign welcomes visitors to this friendly town.<\/span><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/gallery\/youth\/hackleburg_sign.jpg\" data-rel=\"prettyPhoto[mainteasers]\" title=\"Since Nashville is the center of the country music industry Sonny James was advised to make his home in the beautiful hills of Tennessee. However, his hometown that he\u2019s so proud of is Hackleburg, Alabama, his birthplace. This sign welcomes visitors to this friendly town.\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full\" title=\"Larger View &amp; Slideshow\" src=\"http:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/gallery\/youth\/thumbs\/thumbs_hackleburg_sign.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-3 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><span style=\"font-size: small; color: #000000;\">Two of Sonny\u2019s closest friends \u2013 Hackleburg Mayor Whitey Cochran &amp; former Mayor Barney Shackelford.<\/span><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><a title=\"Two of Sonny\u2019s closest friends \u2013 Hackleburg Mayor Whitey Cochran &amp; former Mayor Barney Shackelford.\" href=\"http:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/gallery\/youth\/mayors.jpg\" data-rel=\"prettyPhoto[mainteasers]\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full\" title=\"Larger View &amp; Slideshow\"  alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/gallery\/youth\/thumbs\/thumbs_mayors.jpg\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-4 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><span style=\"font-size: small; color: #000000;\">Hometown friend and former Mayor Douglas Gunnin.<\/span><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><a title=\"Hometown friend and former Mayor Douglas Gunnin.\" href=\"http:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/gallery\/youth\/mayorsb.jpg\" data-rel=\"prettyPhoto[mainteasers]\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full\" title=\"Larger View &amp; Slideshow\"  alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/gallery\/youth\/thumbs\/thumbs_mayorsb.jpg\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-5 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><span style=\"font-size: small; color: #000000;\">The country birthplace of Sonny James.<\/span><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><a title=\"The country birthplace of Sonny James.\" href=\"http:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/gallery\/youth\/boyhood_home.jpg\" data-rel=\"prettyPhoto[mainteasers]\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full\" title=\"Larger View &amp; Slideshow\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/gallery\/youth\/thumbs\/thumbs_boyhood_home.jpg\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-6 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><span style=\"font-size: small; color: #000000;\">Sonny as a baby.<\/span><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><a title=\"Sonny as a baby.\" href=\"http:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/gallery\/youth\/baby_photo.jpg\" data-rel=\"prettyPhoto[mainteasers]\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full\" title=\"Larger View &amp; Slideshow\"  alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/gallery\/youth\/thumbs\/thumbs_baby_photo.jpg\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-7 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><span style=\"font-size: small; color: #000000;\">Sonny at age four.<br \/>\n<br \/>\nHear the very first recording of Sonny at age 4. Recorded in 1933, Sonny sings and plays the mandolin as his sister Thelma plays the guitar.  This song was an \"on the air\" performance recorded at WMSD Radio as shown below.<\/span><br \/>\n<br \/>\n<style>\r\n .player4836  .plyr__controls,\r\n .player4836 .StampAudioPlayerSkin{\r\n  border-radius: 10px;\r\n  overflow: hidden;\r\n }\r\n .player4836{\r\n  margin: 0 auto; }\r\n .player4836 .plyr__controls .plyr__controls {\r\n   border-radius: none;\r\n   overflow: visible;\r\n }\r\n .skin_default .player4836 .plyr__controls {\r\n   overflow: visible;\r\n }\r\n <\/style>\r\n<div class=\"skin_default\" id=\"skin_default\">\r\n  <div style=\"width:100%;--plyr-color-bg:#333\" class=\"h5ap_standard_player player4836\" \r\n  data-poster=\"https:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/plugins\/html5-audio-player\/shortcode\/player\/sticky-default.jpg\" \r\n  data-skin=\"default\" \r\n  data-title=\"Audio Title\" \r\n  data-song=\"https:\/\/cdn.agencyinfo.net\/sonnyjames-wp\/music\/sonnyboy.mp3\" \r\n  data-id=\"4836\" \r\n  data-options='{&quot;controls&quot;:[&quot;play&quot;,&quot;progress&quot;,&quot;duration&quot;,&quot;mute&quot;,&quot;volume&quot;,&quot;settings&quot;],&quot;seekTime&quot;:10,&quot;skin&quot;:&quot;default&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Audio Title&quot;,&quot;author&quot;:&quot;Author Name&quot;,&quot;disableDownload&quot;:false,&quot;fusionDownload&quot;:true,&quot;color&quot;:&quot;skyblue&quot;,&quot;background&quot;:&quot;#333&quot;,&quot;repeat&quot;:false,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;opt-1&quot;,&quot;autoplay&quot;:false,&quot;muted&quot;:false,&quot;disablePause&quot;:false,&quot;startTime&quot;:0}'>\r\n    <audio  playsinline preload=\"auto\" class=\"player4836\" id=\"player4836\">\r\n      <source src=\"https:\/\/cdn.agencyinfo.net\/sonnyjames-wp\/music\/sonnyboy.mp3\" type=\"audio\/mp3\">\r\n        Your browser does not support the audio element.\r\n    <\/audio>\r\n          <div class=\"h5ap_lp\">\r\n        <div class=\"bar bar-1\"><\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"bar bar-1\"><\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n<\/div><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><a title=\"Sonny at age four.\" href=\"http:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/gallery\/youth\/sonny_age4.jpg\" data-rel=\"prettyPhoto[mainteasers]\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full\" title=\"Larger View &amp; Slideshow\"  alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/gallery\/youth\/thumbs\/thumbs_sonny_age4.jpg\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-8 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><span style=\"font-size: small; color: #000000;\">Radio Station WMSD (presently WLAY) Muscle Shoals, Alabama. Sonny made his singing debut on this station when he was four years old, with sis Thelma.<\/span><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><a title=\"Radio Station WMSD (presently WLAY) Muscle Shoals, Alabama. Sonny made his singing debut on this station when he was four years old, with sis Thelma.\" href=\"http:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/gallery\/youth\/radio_station.jpg\" data-rel=\"prettyPhoto[mainteasers]\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full\" title=\"Larger View &amp; Slideshow\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/gallery\/youth\/thumbs\/thumbs_radio_station.jpg\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-9 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><span style=\"font-size: small; color: #000000;\">James\u2019s first instrument made by his father from the bottom of a molasses bucket and tuned like a mandolin as displayed in the Country Music Hall of Fame Museum.<\/span><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><a title=\"James\u2019s first instrument made by his father from the bottom of a molasses bucket and tuned like a mandolin as displayed in the Country Music Hall of Fame Museum.\" href=\"http:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/gallery\/youth\/first-guitar.jpg\" data-rel=\"prettyPhoto[mainteasers]\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full\" title=\"Larger View &amp; Slideshow\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/gallery\/youth\/thumbs\/thumbs_first-guitar.jpg\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-10 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><span style=\"font-size: small; color: #000000;\">The Loden Family \u2013 Sonny, \"MOM\" Loden \u2013 \"POP\" Loden and sister, Thelma.<\/span><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><a title=\"The Loden Family \u2013 Sonny, \"MOM\" Loden \u2013 \"POP\" Loden and sister, Thelma.\" href=\"http:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/gallery\/youth\/loden_family_portrait_early.jpg\" data-rel=\"prettyPhoto[mainteasers]\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full\" title=\"Larger View &amp; Slideshow\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/gallery\/youth\/thumbs\/thumbs_loden_family_portrait_early.jpg\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-11 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><span style=\"font-size: small; color: #000000;\">The Loden Family (Southerners) enjoyed their greatest success when they were affiliated with WPTF and WNOX, Knoxville, Tennessee.  <\/span><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><a title=\"The Loden Family (Southerners) enjoyed their greatest success when they were affiliated with WPTF and WNOX, Knoxville, Tennessee.  \" href=\"http:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/gallery\/youth\/loden_family_teenage.jpg\" data-rel=\"prettyPhoto[mainteasers]\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full\" title=\"Larger View &amp; Slideshow\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/gallery\/youth\/thumbs\/thumbs_loden_family_teenage.jpg\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-12 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><span style=\"font-size: small; color: #000000;\">Sonny Loden And His Southerners. Performing in Birmingham, Alabama 1947. [L-R Guitarist (unknown), Little Ruby, Sonny Loden, Thelma Loden, Pop Loden]<\/span><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><a title=\"Sonny Loden And His Southerners. Performing in Birmingham, Alabama 1947. [L-R Guitarist (unknown), Little Ruby, Sonny Loden, Thelma Loden, Pop Loden]\" href=\"http:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/gallery\/youth\/highland_cc.jpg\" data-rel=\"prettyPhoto[mainteasers]\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full\" title=\"Larger View &amp; Slideshow\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/gallery\/youth\/thumbs\/thumbs_highland_cc.jpg\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-13 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><span style=\"font-size: small; color: #000000;\">The cast of WPTF\u2019s Saturday night show with friends and fellow entertainers Johnny and Jack and others. Sonny's position in this larger photo has been highlighted.<\/span><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><a title=\"The cast of WPTF\u2019s Saturday night show with friends and fellow entertainers Johnny and Jack and others. Sonny's position in this larger photo has been highlighted.\" href=\"http:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/gallery\/youth\/carolina_crossroads_performers.jpg\" data-rel=\"prettyPhoto[mainteasers]\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full\" title=\"Larger View &amp; Slideshow\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/gallery\/youth\/thumbs\/thumbs_carolina_crossroads_performers.jpg\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-14 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><span style=\"font-size: small; color: #000000;\">The 252nd National Guard Unit departing Guin, Alabama on September 9, 1950. Pictured here preparing to board troop train. Sonny's position in this larger photo has been highlighted.<\/span><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><a title=\"The 252nd National Guard Unit left Guin, Alabama on September 9, 1950. Pictured here preparing to board troop train. Sonny's position in this larger photo has been highlighted.\" href=\"http:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/gallery\/youth\/korea_leaving.jpg\" data-rel=\"prettyPhoto[mainteasers]\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full\" title=\"Larger View &amp; Slideshow\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/gallery\/youth\/thumbs\/thumbs_korea_leaving.jpg\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-15 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><span style=\"font-size: small; color: #000000;\">Sonny's Guard Unit.  The 252nd, 2nd Platoon. Sonny's position in this larger photo has been highlighted.<\/span><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><a title=\"Sonny's Guard Unit.  The 252nd, 2nd Platoon. Sonny's position in this larger photo has been highlighted.\" href=\"http:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/gallery\/youth\/korea_unit.jpg\" data-rel=\"prettyPhoto[mainteasers]\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full\" title=\"Larger View &amp; Slideshow\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/gallery\/youth\/thumbs\/thumbs_korea_unit.jpg\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<!-- #tablepress-2 from cache -->\n<\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_tab_section av_tab_section av-91ids3-e9feb3cb0eba257f270bdcf68dedbd62'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div id='tab-id-2-tab' class='tab' role='tab' aria-selected=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\" data-fake-id='#tab-id-2' aria-controls='tab-id-2-content'  itemprop=\"headline\" >The 1950\u2019s<\/div><div id='tab-id-2-content' class='tab_content' role='tabpanel' aria-labelledby='tab-id-2-tab' aria-hidden=\"true\"><div class='tab_inner_content invers-color'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h2>The 1950&#8217;s<\/h2>\n<hr>\n<p>After returning from Korea, Sonny &amp; roommate Chet Atkins begin spending time playing instruments and sharing songs. Chet soon introduces Sonny to Capitol Records producer Ken Nelson. As with many young careers, the 1950&#8217;s offer a series of hits and misses while others frequently cover Sonny&#8217;s original recordings. Although the early &#8217;50s will be a time of great learning, Sonny will end this decade as a nationally recognized recording star on the brink of his journey to becoming one of the most played artists of all time.<\/p>\n\n<table id=\"tablepress-3\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-3\">\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"row-1 odd\">\n\t<th class=\"column-1\" style=\"width:70%;\"><strong>Description<\/strong><\/th><th class=\"column-2\" style=\"width:30%;\"><strong>Image<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr class=\"row-2 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><span style=\"font-size: small; color: #000000;\">Ex-room mate and good friend Chet Atkins was instrumental in Sonny\u2019s first recording contract.<\/span><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><a title=\"Ex-room mate and good friend Chet Atkins was instrumental in Sonny\u2019s first recording contract.\" href=\"http:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/gallery\/1950s\/chet_sonny.jpg\" data-rel=\"prettyPhoto[mainteasers]\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-60 bordered\" title=\"Larger View &amp; Slideshow\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/gallery\/1950s\/thumbs\/thumbs_chet_sonny.jpg\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-3 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><span style=\"font-size: small; color: #000000;\">Ken Nelson directed James\u2019s entire successful career at Capitol Records.<\/span><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><a title=\"Ken Nelson directed James\u2019s entire successful career at Capitol Records.\" href=\"http:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/gallery\/1950s\/ken_nelson.jpg\" data-rel=\"prettyPhoto[mainteasers]\"><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Larger View &amp; Slideshow\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/gallery\/1950s\/thumbs\/thumbs_ken_nelson.jpg\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-4 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><span style=\"font-size: small; color: #000000;\">WFAA Saturday Night Shindig, Dallas, Texas. With touring artists Harland Powell and Neal Jones.<\/span><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><a title=\"WFAA Saturday Night Shindig, Dallas, Texas. With touring artists Harland Powell and Neal Jones.\" href=\"http:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/gallery\/1950s\/wfaa_shindig.jpg\" data-rel=\"prettyPhoto[mainteasers]\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full\" title=\"Larger View &amp; Slideshow\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/gallery\/1950s\/thumbs\/thumbs_wfaa_shindig.jpg\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-5 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><span style=\"font-size: small; color: #000000;\">Big D Jamboree in Dallas Texas - 1955. Elvis on stage performing while Sonny sits behind the stage (see lower left) before both careers of Sonny &amp; Elvis took off.<\/span><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><a title=\"Big D Jamboree in Dallas Texas - 1955. Elvis on stage performing while Sonny sits behind the stage (see lower left) before both careers of Sonny &amp; Elvis took off.\" href=\"http:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/gallery\/1950s\/elvis-sonny-james-backstage.jpg\" data-rel=\"prettyPhoto[mainteasers]\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full\" title=\"Larger View &amp; Slideshow\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/gallery\/1950s\/thumbs\/thumbs_elvis-sonny-james-backstage.jpg\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-6 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><span style=\"font-size: small; color: #000000;\">During this era, both Sonny and Elvis shared numerous stages together. In this photo from 1955, Sonny's trademark Martin guitar with his name on it was borrowed and played by Elvis for this performance.<\/span><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><a title=\"During this era, both Sonny and Elvis shared numerous stages together. In this photo from 1955, Sonny's trademark Martin guitar with his name on it was borrowed and played by Elvis for this performance.\" href=\"http:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/gallery\/1950s\/elvis-presley-onstage-playing-sonny-james-guitar.jpg\" data-rel=\"prettyPhoto[mainteasers]\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full\" title=\"Larger View &amp; Slideshow\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/gallery\/1950s\/thumbs\/thumbs_elvis-presley-onstage-playing-sonny-james-guitar.jpg\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-7 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><span style=\"font-size: small; color: #000000;\">An amazing time in music history. You could see Sonny James and The Everly Brothers at the Melody Mill.<\/span><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><a title=\"An amazing time in music history. You could see Sonny James and The Everly Brothers at the Melody Mill.\" href=\"http:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/gallery\/1950s\/everly-brothers-billing.jpg\" data-rel=\"prettyPhoto[mainteasers]\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full\" title=\"Larger View &amp; Slideshow\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/gallery\/1950s\/thumbs\/thumbs_everly-brothers-billing.jpg\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-8 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><span style=\"font-size: small; color: #000000;\">Sonny in recording studio. \"For Rent\", a popular recording released in 1956.<\/span><br \/>\n<br \/>\n<style>\r\n .player4838  .plyr__controls,\r\n .player4838 .StampAudioPlayerSkin{\r\n  border-radius: 10px;\r\n  overflow: hidden;\r\n }\r\n .player4838{\r\n  margin: 0 auto; }\r\n .player4838 .plyr__controls .plyr__controls {\r\n   border-radius: none;\r\n   overflow: visible;\r\n }\r\n .skin_default .player4838 .plyr__controls {\r\n   overflow: visible;\r\n }\r\n <\/style>\r\n<div class=\"skin_default\" id=\"skin_default\">\r\n  <div style=\"width:100%;--plyr-color-bg:#333\" class=\"h5ap_standard_player player4838\" \r\n  data-poster=\"https:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/plugins\/html5-audio-player\/shortcode\/player\/sticky-default.jpg\" \r\n  data-skin=\"default\" \r\n  data-title=\"Audio Title\" \r\n  data-song=\"https:\/\/cdn.agencyinfo.net\/sonnyjames-wp\/music\/forrent.mp3\" \r\n  data-id=\"4838\" \r\n  data-options='{&quot;controls&quot;:[&quot;play&quot;,&quot;progress&quot;,&quot;duration&quot;,&quot;mute&quot;,&quot;volume&quot;,&quot;settings&quot;],&quot;seekTime&quot;:10,&quot;skin&quot;:&quot;default&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Audio Title&quot;,&quot;author&quot;:&quot;Author Name&quot;,&quot;disableDownload&quot;:false,&quot;fusionDownload&quot;:true,&quot;color&quot;:&quot;skyblue&quot;,&quot;background&quot;:&quot;#333&quot;,&quot;repeat&quot;:false,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;opt-1&quot;,&quot;autoplay&quot;:false,&quot;muted&quot;:false,&quot;disablePause&quot;:false,&quot;startTime&quot;:0}'>\r\n    <audio  playsinline preload=\"auto\" class=\"player4838\" id=\"player4838\">\r\n      <source src=\"https:\/\/cdn.agencyinfo.net\/sonnyjames-wp\/music\/forrent.mp3\" type=\"audio\/mp3\">\r\n        Your browser does not support the audio element.\r\n    <\/audio>\r\n          <div class=\"h5ap_lp\">\r\n        <div class=\"bar bar-1\"><\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"bar bar-1\"><\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n<\/div><br \/>\n<\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><a title=\"Sonny in recording studio.\" href=\"http:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/gallery\/1950s\/sonny_studio1.jpg\" data-rel=\"prettyPhoto[mainteasers]\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full\" title=\"Larger View &amp; Slideshow\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/gallery\/1950s\/thumbs\/thumbs_sonny_studio1.jpg\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-9 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><span style=\"font-size: small; color: #000000;\">Shindig Cast.<\/span><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><a title=\"Shindig Cast.\" href=\"http:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/gallery\/1950s\/shindig_cast.jpg\" data-rel=\"prettyPhoto[mainteasers]\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full\" title=\"Larger View &amp; Slideshow\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/gallery\/1950s\/thumbs\/thumbs_shindig_cast.jpg\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-10 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><span style=\"font-size: small; color: #000000;\">The Ozark Jubilee - ABC\u2019s live television show every Saturday night gave national exposure for both Brenda Lee and Sonny.<\/span><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><a title=\"The Ozark Jubilee - ABC\u2019s live television show every Saturday night gave national exposure for both Brenda Lee and Sonny.\" href=\"http:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/gallery\/1950s\/brenda_lee.jpg\" data-rel=\"prettyPhoto[mainteasers]\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full\" title=\"Larger View &amp; Slideshow\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/gallery\/1950s\/thumbs\/thumbs_brenda_lee.jpg\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-11 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><span style=\"font-size: small; color: #000000;\">A familiar scene for Ozark Jubilee viewers. Pictured to his left nearest to Sonny is friend Jean Graham and other members of the L.D. Keller Promenaders. <\/span><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><a title=\"A familiar scene for Ozark Jubilee viewers. Pictured to his left nearest to Sonny is friend Jean Graham and other members of the L.D. Keller Promenaders. \" href=\"http:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/gallery\/1950s\/ozark_jubilee.jpg\" data-rel=\"prettyPhoto[mainteasers]\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full\" title=\"Larger View &amp; Slideshow\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/gallery\/1950s\/thumbs\/thumbs_ozark_jubilee.jpg\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-12 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><span style=\"font-size: small; color: #000000;\">Jubilee host Red Foley presenting James with leading male vocalist award.<\/span><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><a title=\"Jubilee host Red Foley presenting James with leading male vocalist award.\" href=\"http:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/gallery\/1950s\/red_foley.jpg\" data-rel=\"prettyPhoto[mainteasers]\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full\" title=\"Larger View &amp; Slideshow\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/gallery\/1950s\/thumbs\/thumbs_red_foley.jpg\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-13 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><span style=\"font-size: small; color: #000000;\">Transportation for some of the first tours.<\/span><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><a title=\"Transportation for some of the first tours.\" href=\"http:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/gallery\/1950s\/early_transportation.jpg\" data-rel=\"prettyPhoto[mainteasers]\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full\" title=\"Larger View &amp; Slideshow\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/gallery\/1950s\/thumbs\/thumbs_early_transportation.jpg\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-14 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><span style=\"font-size: small; color: #000000;\">One of the most powerful packages to hit the road were Sonny James and Marty Robbins. Pictured here with radio station owner, Gaylon Christie.<\/span><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><a title=\"One of the most powerful packages to hit the road were Sonny James and Marty Robbins. Pictured here with radio station owner, Gaylon Christie.\" href=\"http:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/gallery\/1950s\/marty_robbins.jpg\" data-rel=\"prettyPhoto[mainteasers]\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full\" title=\"Larger View &amp; Slideshow\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/gallery\/1950s\/thumbs\/thumbs_marty_robbins.jpg\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-15 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><span style=\"font-size: small; color: #000000;\">Sonny with Roy Orbison and to the left is Stanford Clark.<\/span><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><a title=\"Sonny with Roy Orbison and to the left is Stanford Clark.\" href=\"http:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/gallery\/1950s\/sonny-james-roy-orbison.jpg\" data-rel=\"prettyPhoto[mainteasers]\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full\" title=\"Larger View &amp; Slideshow\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/gallery\/1950s\/thumbs\/thumbs_sonny-james-roy-orbison.jpg\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-16 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><span style=\"font-size: small; color: #000000;\">Sonny\u2019s first managers were Ed McLemore and Ed Watt, Dallas, Texas. Both were actively involved in guiding his early career until Mr. McLemore passed away.<\/span><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><a title=\"Sonny\u2019s first managers were Ed McLemore and Ed Watt, Dallas, Texas. Both were actively involved in guiding his early career until Mr. McLemore passed away.\" href=\"http:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/gallery\/1950s\/ed_mclemore.jpg\" data-rel=\"prettyPhoto[mainteasers]\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full\" title=\"Larger View &amp; Slideshow\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/gallery\/1950s\/thumbs\/thumbs_ed_mclemore.jpg\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-17 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><span style=\"font-size: small; color: #000000;\">In 1961 he became the first country artist (recording division) to be honored with a star in the prestigious Hollywood Walk of Fame (located across from Grauman\u2019s Chinese Theatre (6628-6636). <\/span><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><a title=\"In 1961 he became the first country artist (recording division) to be honored with a star in the prestigious Hollywood Walk of Fame (located across from Grauman\u2019s Chinese Theatre (6628-6636). \" href=\"http:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/gallery\/1950s\/hollywoodstar.jpg\" data-rel=\"prettyPhoto[mainteasers]\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full\" title=\"Larger View &amp; Slideshow\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/gallery\/1950s\/thumbs\/thumbs_hollywoodstar.jpg\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-18 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><span style=\"font-size: small; color: #000000;\">Another powerhouse tour for the United States and Canada were Johnny Cash and Sonny James. Dave Stone a friend is here with the duo.<\/span><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><a title=\"Another powerhouse tour for the United States and Canada were Johnny Cash and Sonny James. Dave Stone a friend is here with the duo.\" href=\"http:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/gallery\/1950s\/johnny_cash.jpg\" data-rel=\"prettyPhoto[mainteasers]\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full\" title=\"Larger View &amp; Slideshow\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/gallery\/1950s\/thumbs\/thumbs_johnny_cash.jpg\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-19 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><span style=\"font-size: small; color: #000000;\">Publisher and personal friend Bill Lowery points to photo honoring Sonny in the famous Brown Derby in Hollywood. This is the man who brought the song \u201cYoung Love\u201d to Ken Nelson for James to record. After adding his vocal style, his guitar and counter-rhythm male voices, the song came alive and would eventually be known as Sonny James signature song.<\/span><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><a title=\"Publisher and personal friend Bill Lowery points to photo honoring Sonny in the famous Brown Derby in Hollywood. This is the man who brought the song \u201cYoung Love\u201d to Ken Nelson for James to record. After adding his vocal style, his guitar and counter-rhythm male voices, the song came alive and would eventually be known as Sonny James signature song.\" href=\"http:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/gallery\/1950s\/brown_derby.jpg\" data-rel=\"prettyPhoto[mainteasers]\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full\" title=\"Larger View &amp; Slideshow\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/gallery\/1950s\/thumbs\/thumbs_brown_derby.jpg\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-20 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><span style=\"font-size: small; color: #000000;\">1957 - Sonny James and his Southern Gentleman at the famous Palace Theatre on Broadway, New York City. Dude Kahn, drums \u2013 Sonny \u2013 Harland Powell, Bass \u2013 Gene Stewart on guitar.<\/span><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><a title=\"1957 - Sonny James and his Southern Gentleman at the famous Palace Theatre on Broadway, New York City. Dude Kahn, drums \u2013 Sonny \u2013 Harland Powell, Bass \u2013 Gene Stewart on guitar.\" href=\"http:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/gallery\/1950s\/palacetheater.jpg\" data-rel=\"prettyPhoto[mainteasers]\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full\" title=\"Larger View &amp; Slideshow\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/gallery\/1950s\/thumbs\/thumbs_palacetheater.jpg\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-21 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><span style=\"font-size: small; color: #000000;\">Young Love Photo<\/span><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><a title=\"Young Love Photo\" href=\"http:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/gallery\/1950s\/younglove_cover.jpg\" data-rel=\"prettyPhoto[mainteasers]\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full\" title=\"Larger View &amp; Slideshow\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/gallery\/1950s\/thumbs\/thumbs_younglove_cover.jpg\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<!-- #tablepress-3 from cache -->\n<\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_tab_section av_tab_section av-83164z-f13d3b2805daed8f5d3a2dce980085a0'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div id='tab-id-3-tab' class='tab' role='tab' aria-selected=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\" data-fake-id='#tab-id-3' aria-controls='tab-id-3-content'  itemprop=\"headline\" >The 1960\u2018s &amp; 70\u2019s<\/div><div id='tab-id-3-content' class='tab_content' role='tabpanel' aria-labelledby='tab-id-3-tab' aria-hidden=\"true\"><div class='tab_inner_content invers-color'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h2>The 1960&#8217;s &amp; 70&#8217;s<\/h2>\n<hr>\n<p>As an honored member of the Grand Ole Opry&#8217;s 1962 &#8220;Cast of Legends&#8221;; during the early &#8217;60s, the Opry stage will provide him with a strong foundation which mirrors his true musical style. No words can accurately express the heights at which the career of Sonny James will rise during the subsequent 20 years except to repeat what one biographer expresses as &#8220;Country music history verifies his achievements&#8221;.<\/p>\n\n<table id=\"tablepress-4\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-4\">\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"row-1 odd\">\n\t<th class=\"column-1\" style=\"width:70%;\"><strong>Description<\/strong><\/th><th class=\"column-2\" style=\"width:30%;\"><strong>Image<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr class=\"row-2 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><span style=\"font-size: small; color: #000000;\">What many believe to be the \u201cCast of Legends\u201d. The 1962 members of the Grand Ole Opry.<\/span><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><a title=\"What many believe to be the \u201cCast of Legends\u201d. The 1962 members of the Grand Ole Opry.\" href=\"http:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/gallery\/60s-70s\/1962-opry-castoflegends.jpg\" data-rel=\"prettyPhoto[mainteasers]\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full\" title=\"Larger View &amp; Slideshow\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/gallery\/60s-70s\/thumbs\/thumbs_1962-opry-castoflegends.jpg\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-3 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><span style=\"font-size: small; color: #000000;\">With Ernest Tubb during Opry broadcast.<\/span><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><a title=\"With Ernest Tubb during Opry broadcast.\" href=\"http:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/gallery\/60s-70s\/ernest_tubb.jpg\" data-rel=\"prettyPhoto[mainteasers]\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full\" title=\"Larger View &amp; Slideshow\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/gallery\/60s-70s\/thumbs\/thumbs_ernest_tubb.jpg\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-4 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><span style=\"font-size: small; color: #000000;\">While touring, this photo was taken of Patsy Cline and Sonny by her husband, Charlie Dick, just a few weeks before her fatal plane crash. <\/span><br \/>\n<br \/>\n<style>\r\n .player4831  .plyr__controls,\r\n .player4831 .StampAudioPlayerSkin{\r\n  border-radius: 10px;\r\n  overflow: hidden;\r\n }\r\n .player4831{\r\n  margin: 0 auto; }\r\n .player4831 .plyr__controls .plyr__controls {\r\n   border-radius: none;\r\n   overflow: visible;\r\n }\r\n .skin_default .player4831 .plyr__controls {\r\n   overflow: visible;\r\n }\r\n <\/style>\r\n<div class=\"skin_default\" id=\"skin_default\">\r\n  <div style=\"width:100%;--plyr-color-bg:#333\" class=\"h5ap_standard_player player4831\" \r\n  data-poster=\"https:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/plugins\/html5-audio-player\/shortcode\/player\/sticky-default.jpg\" \r\n  data-skin=\"default\" \r\n  data-title=\"Audio Title\" \r\n  data-song=\"https:\/\/cdn.agencyinfo.net\/sonnyjames-wp\/music\/Sweet Dreams.mp3\" \r\n  data-id=\"4831\" \r\n  data-options='{&quot;controls&quot;:[&quot;play&quot;,&quot;progress&quot;,&quot;duration&quot;,&quot;mute&quot;,&quot;volume&quot;,&quot;settings&quot;],&quot;seekTime&quot;:10,&quot;skin&quot;:&quot;default&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Audio Title&quot;,&quot;author&quot;:&quot;Author Name&quot;,&quot;disableDownload&quot;:false,&quot;fusionDownload&quot;:true,&quot;color&quot;:&quot;skyblue&quot;,&quot;background&quot;:&quot;#333&quot;,&quot;repeat&quot;:false,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;opt-1&quot;,&quot;autoplay&quot;:false,&quot;muted&quot;:false,&quot;disablePause&quot;:false,&quot;startTime&quot;:0}'>\r\n    <audio  playsinline preload=\"auto\" class=\"player4831\" id=\"player4831\">\r\n      <source src=\"https:\/\/cdn.agencyinfo.net\/sonnyjames-wp\/music\/Sweet Dreams.mp3\" type=\"audio\/mp3\">\r\n        Your browser does not support the audio element.\r\n    <\/audio>\r\n          <div class=\"h5ap_lp\">\r\n        <div class=\"bar bar-1\"><\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"bar bar-1\"><\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n<\/div><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><a title=\"While touring, this photo was taken of Patsy Cline and Sonny by her husband, Charlie Dick, just a few weeks before her fatal plane crash. \" href=\"http:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/gallery\/60s-70s\/patsy_cline.jpg\" data-rel=\"prettyPhoto[mainteasers]\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full\" title=\"Larger View &amp; Slideshow\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/gallery\/60s-70s\/thumbs\/thumbs_patsy_cline.jpg\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-5 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><span style=\"font-size: small; color: #000000;\">This close-knit group was like family. They respected each other\u2019s talents and their voices blended perfectly with James\u2019s. Stars in their own right, they relinquished some of the spotlight to showcase Sonny at his best. Many miles of enjoyment between these five.<\/span><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><a title=\"This close-knit group was like family. They respected each other\u2019s talents and their voices blended perfectly with James\u2019s. Stars in their own right, they relinquished some of the spotlight to showcase Sonny at his best. Many miles of enjoyment between these five.\" href=\"http:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/gallery\/the-southern-gentlemen\/southern-gentlemen.jpg\" data-rel=\"prettyPhoto[mainteasers]\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full\" title=\"Larger View &amp; Slideshow\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/gallery\/the-southern-gentlemen\/thumbs\/thumbs_southern-gentlemen.jpg\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-6 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><span style=\"font-size: small; color: #000000;\">Milo Liggett was road manager, featured artist, and played a major role in all James\u2019 personal appearances. His comedy with Sonny is remembered by loyal fans throughout the country music industry.  He also recorded for Monument Records. Sonny and Milo continue to have a deep friendship.<\/span><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><a title=\"Milo Liggett was road manager, featured artist, and played a major role in all James\u2019 personal appearances. His comedy with Sonny is remembered by loyal fans throughout the country music industry.  He also recorded for Monument Records. Sonny and Milo continue to have a deep friendship.\" href=\"http:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/gallery\/60s-70s\/milo.jpg\" data-rel=\"prettyPhoto[mainteasers]\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full\" title=\"Larger View &amp; Slideshow\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/gallery\/60s-70s\/thumbs\/thumbs_milo.jpg\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-7 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><span style=\"font-size: small; color: #000000;\">The Southern Gentleman, Minnie Pearl and Sonny enjoyed many appearances together. <\/span><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><a title=\"The Southern Gentleman, Minnie Pearl and Sonny enjoyed many appearances together. \" href=\"http:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/gallery\/60s-70s\/minnie_pearl.jpg\" data-rel=\"prettyPhoto[mainteasers]\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full\" title=\"Larger View &amp; Slideshow\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/gallery\/60s-70s\/thumbs\/thumbs_minnie_pearl.jpg\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-8 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><span style=\"font-size: small; color: #000000;\">Sonny, Patsy Cline, Ferlin Husky and Elvis Presley were among the original stars placed in the Walkway of the Country Music Hall of Fame on Music Row.<\/span><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><a title=\"Sonny, Patsy Cline, Ferlin Husky and Elvis Presley were among the original stars placed in the Walkway of the Country Music Hall of Fame on Music Row.\" href=\"http:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/gallery\/60s-70s\/walkoffame.jpg\" data-rel=\"prettyPhoto[mainteasers]\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full\" title=\"Larger View &amp; Slideshow\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/gallery\/60s-70s\/thumbs\/thumbs_walkoffame.jpg\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-9 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><span style=\"font-size: small; color: #000000;\">And a good time was had by all filming movie. Faron Young \u2013 Merle Kilgore \u2013 Minnie Pearl \u2013 Jimmy Dickens \u2013 Kitty Wells \u2013 Ruby Wright \u2013 Sonny \u2013 Curly Fox \u2013 Bill Phillips \u2013 Lamar Morris.<\/span><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><a title=\"And a good time was had by all filming movie. Faron Young \u2013 Merle Kilgore \u2013 Minnie Pearl \u2013 Jimmy Dickens \u2013 Kitty Wells \u2013 Ruby Wright \u2013 Sonny \u2013 Curly Fox \u2013 Bill Phillips \u2013 Lamar Morris.\" href=\"http:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/gallery\/60s-70s\/kitty_wells_cast.jpg\" data-rel=\"prettyPhoto[mainteasers]\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full\" title=\"Larger View &amp; Slideshow\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/gallery\/60s-70s\/thumbs\/thumbs_kitty_wells_cast.jpg\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-10 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><span style=\"font-size: small; color: #000000;\">Fellow Capitol Records artist Buck Owens presenting Sonny with award at the Grand Ole Opry.<\/span><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><a title=\"Fellow Capitol Records artist Buck Owens presenting Sonny with award at the Grand Ole Opry.\" href=\"http:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/gallery\/60s-70s\/buck_owens.jpg\" data-rel=\"prettyPhoto[mainteasers]\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full\" title=\"Larger View &amp; Slideshow\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/gallery\/60s-70s\/thumbs\/thumbs_buck_owens.jpg\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-11 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><span style=\"font-size: small; color: #000000;\">In 1967 the honors continued when James would host the first CMA Award Show \u2013 Country Music Association\u2019s recognition of country\u2019s top writers and performers. With Bobbie Gentry as his co-host, the two no doubt played a major role in what has become an annual event, and one of television's highest rated programs.<\/span><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><a title=\"In 1967 the honors continued when James would host the first CMA Award Show \u2013 Country Music Association\u2019s recognition of country\u2019s top writers and performers. With Bobbie Gentry as his co-host, the two no doubt played a major role in what has become an annual event, and one of television's highest rated programs.\" href=\"http:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/gallery\/60s-70s\/cma_host.jpg\" data-rel=\"prettyPhoto[mainteasers]\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full\" title=\"Larger View &amp; Slideshow\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/gallery\/60s-70s\/thumbs\/thumbs_cma_host.jpg\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-12 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><span style=\"font-size: small; color: #000000;\">Sonny James with fellow Alabamian, Jim Nabors, when \u201cGomer Pyle\u201d visited Sonny backstage during his performance. Los Angles, California, late 1960\u2019s.<\/span><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><a title=\"Sonny James with fellow Alabamian, Jim Nabors, when \u201cGomer Pyle\u201d visited Sonny backstage during his performance. Los Angles, California, late 1960\u2019s.\" href=\"http:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/gallery\/60s-70s\/jimneighbors.jpg\" data-rel=\"prettyPhoto[mainteasers]\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full\" title=\"Larger View &amp; Slideshow\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/gallery\/60s-70s\/thumbs\/thumbs_jimneighbors.jpg\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-13 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><span style=\"font-size: small; color: #000000;\">On the road again \u2013 this time more comfortable quarters for the Southern Gentleman.  A little known fact is that shows became much easier for all artists due to the innovation and vision of Sonny &amp; his Southern Gentleman.  Bass player &amp; Road Manager Milo Liggett was instrumental in developing what is now the modern \"touring coach concept\" used by traveling artists worldwide.<\/span><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><a title=\"On the road again \u2013 this time more comfortable quarters for the Southern Gentleman.  A little known fact is that shows became much easier for all artists due to the innovation and vision of Sonny &amp; his Southern Gentleman.  Bass player &amp; Road Manager Milo Liggett was instrumental in developing what is now the modern touring coach concept used by traveling artists worldwide.\" href=\"http:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/gallery\/60s-70s\/bus.jpg\" data-rel=\"prettyPhoto[mainteasers]\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full\" title=\"Larger View &amp; Slideshow\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/gallery\/60s-70s\/thumbs\/thumbs_bus.jpg\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-14 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><span style=\"font-size: small; color: #000000;\">Manager Bob Neal maps out the next personal appearance schedule.<\/span><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><a title=\"Manager Bob Neal maps out the next personal appearance schedule.\" href=\"http:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/gallery\/60s-70s\/bob_neal.jpg\" data-rel=\"prettyPhoto[mainteasers]\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full\" title=\"Larger View &amp; Slideshow\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/gallery\/60s-70s\/thumbs\/thumbs_bob_neal.jpg\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-15 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><span style=\"font-size: small; color: #000000;\">Bob Neal's work is certainly legendary and perhaps best known as the manager of Elvis Presley. Bob Neal and Dewey Phillips visit with Judy Tyler and Elvis during production of Jailhouse Rock - 1957<\/span><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><a title=\"Bob Neal's work is certainly legendary and perhaps best known as the manager of Elvis Presley. Bob Neal and Dewey Phillips visit with Judy Tyler and Elvis during production of Jailhouse Rock - 1957\" href=\"http:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/gallery\/60s-70s\/bob-neal-elvis.jpg\" data-rel=\"prettyPhoto[mainteasers]\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full\" title=\"Larger View &amp; Slideshow\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/gallery\/60s-70s\/thumbs\/thumbs_bob-neal-elvis.jpg\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-16 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><span style=\"font-size: small; color: #000000;\">One of the most heralded albums of his career\u2014\u201cThe Astrodome Presents Sonny James in Person\u201d.<\/span><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><a title=\"One of the most heralded albums of his career\u2014\u201cThe Astrodome Presents Sonny James in Person\u201d.\" href=\"http:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/gallery\/60s-70s\/album_astrodome.jpg\" data-rel=\"prettyPhoto[mainteasers]\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full\" title=\"Larger View &amp; Slideshow\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/gallery\/60s-70s\/thumbs\/thumbs_album_astrodome.jpg\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-17 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><span style=\"font-size: small; color: #000000;\">Visiting during his Astrodome appearance:<br \/>\nL to R: Sonny \u2013 Frank Broyles, Hall of Fame football coach (Arkansas) \u2013 Jimmy Dean \u2013 Boots Randolph \u2013 Darryl Royal, Hall of Fame football coach (Texas).<\/span><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><a title=\"Visiting during his Astrodome appearance: L to R: Sonny \u2013 Frank Broyles, Hall of Fame football coach (Arkansas) \u2013 Jimmy Dean \u2013 Boots Randolph \u2013 Darryl Royal, Hall of Fame football coach (Texas).\" href=\"http:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/gallery\/60s-70s\/astrodome_backstage.jpg\" data-rel=\"prettyPhoto[mainteasers]\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full\" title=\"Larger View &amp; Slideshow\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/gallery\/60s-70s\/thumbs\/thumbs_astrodome_backstage.jpg\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-18 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><span style=\"font-size: small; color: #000000;\">Bringing country music to larger &amp; larger venues, here is just one of the many shows performed in the late 1960's.<\/span><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><a title=\"Bringing country music to larger &amp; larger venues, here is just one of the many shows performed in the late 1960's.\" href=\"http:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/gallery\/60s-70s\/venu1.jpg\" data-rel=\"prettyPhoto[mainteasers]\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full\" title=\"Larger View &amp; Slideshow\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/gallery\/60s-70s\/thumbs\/thumbs_venu1.jpg\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-19 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><span style=\"font-size: small; color: #000000;\">These \u201ccowboys\u201d are Southern Gentleman (left to right) Milo Liggett \u2013 Duane West \u2013  Sonny - Glenn Huggins \u2013 Gary Robble.<\/span><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><a title=\"These \u201ccowboys\u201d are Southern Gentleman (left to right) Milo Liggett \u2013 Duane West \u2013  Sonny - Glenn Huggins \u2013 Gary Robble.\" href=\"http:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/gallery\/60s-70s\/southern-gentlemen_onhorses.jpg\" data-rel=\"prettyPhoto[mainteasers]\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full\" title=\"Larger View &amp; Slideshow\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/gallery\/60s-70s\/thumbs\/thumbs_southern-gentlemen_onhorses.jpg\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-20 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><span style=\"font-size: small; color: #000000;\">Tremendous crowds were drawn by this trio in the late \u201860s. L to R: Conway Twitty \u2013 Promoter Jimmy Jay \u2013 James \u2013 Roy Clark.<\/span><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><a title=\"Tremendous crowds were drawn by this trio in the late \u201860s. L to R: Conway Twitty \u2013 Promoter Jimmy Jay \u2013 James \u2013 Roy Clark.\" href=\"http:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/gallery\/60s-70s\/twitty_royclark.jpg\" data-rel=\"prettyPhoto[mainteasers]\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full\" title=\"Larger View &amp; Slideshow\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/gallery\/60s-70s\/thumbs\/thumbs_twitty_royclark.jpg\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-21 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><span style=\"font-size: small; color: #000000;\">Cover of a 1968 Country Music Life Magazine.<\/span><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><a title=\"Cover of a 1968 Country Music Life Magazine.\" href=\"http:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/gallery\/60s-70s\/cml.jpg\" data-rel=\"prettyPhoto[mainteasers]\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full\" title=\"Larger View &amp; Slideshow\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/gallery\/60s-70s\/thumbs\/thumbs_cml.jpg\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-22 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><span style=\"font-size: small; color: #000000;\">Booked by the same agency, Loretta Lynn and Sonny were often featured on the same package. Pictured here with promoter Abe Hamza.<\/span><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><a title=\"Booked by the same agency, Loretta Lynn and Sonny were often featured on the same package. Pictured here with promoter Abe Hamza.\" href=\"http:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/gallery\/60s-70s\/loretta_lynn.jpg\" data-rel=\"prettyPhoto[mainteasers]\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full\" title=\"Larger View &amp; Slideshow\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/gallery\/60s-70s\/thumbs\/thumbs_loretta_lynn.jpg\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-23 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><span style=\"font-size: small; color: #000000;\">Often promoters would feature a country artist and a motion picture personality. This series of shows starred James and Jayne Mansfield at the peak of her popularity. Her career was shortened by a tragic car accident. This picture was taken 3 months before her death.  <\/span><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><a title=\"Often promoters would feature a country artist and a motion picture personality. This series of shows starred James and Jayne Mansfield at the peak of her popularity. Her career was shortened by a tragic car accident. This picture was taken 3 months before her death.  \" href=\"http:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/gallery\/60s-70s\/jane_mansfield.jpg\" data-rel=\"prettyPhoto[mainteasers]\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full\" title=\"Larger View &amp; Slideshow\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/gallery\/60s-70s\/thumbs\/thumbs_jane_mansfield.jpg\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-24 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><span style=\"font-size: small; color: #000000;\">A promotional photo for one of Sonny &amp; The Southern Gentleman's appearances in a number of movies.<\/span><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><a title=\"A promotional photo for one of Sonny &amp; The Southern Gentleman's appearances in a number of movies.\" href=\"http:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/gallery\/60s-70s\/movie_set.jpg\" data-rel=\"prettyPhoto[mainteasers]\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full\" title=\"Larger View &amp; Slideshow\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/gallery\/60s-70s\/thumbs\/thumbs_movie_set.jpg\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-25 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><span style=\"font-size: small; color: #000000;\">1965 Movie: Second Fiddle To A Steel Guitar<br \/>\nCAST: The Bowery Boys, Pamela Hayes, Sonny James, Kitty Wells, George Hamilton IV, Webb Pierce, Faron Young, Lefty Frizzell,  Minnie Pearl, Carl &amp; Pearl Butler, Bill Monroe, Little Jimmy Dickens, Dell Reeves, Johnny Wright &amp; Homer &amp; Jethro.<\/span><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><a title=\"1965 Movie: Second Fiddle To A Steel Guitar CAST: The Bowery Boys, Pamela Hayes, Sonny James, Kitty Wells, George Hamilton IV, Webb Pierce, Faron Young, Lefty Frizzell,  Minnie Pearl, Carl &amp; Pearl Butler, Bill Monroe, Little Jimmy Dickens, Dell Reeves, Johnny Wright &amp; Homer &amp; Jethro.\" href=\"http:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/gallery\/60s-70s\/second_fiddle.jpg\" data-rel=\"prettyPhoto[mainteasers]\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full\" title=\"Larger View &amp; Slideshow\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/gallery\/60s-70s\/thumbs\/thumbs_second_fiddle.jpg\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-26 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><span style=\"font-size: small; color: #000000;\">1966 Movie: Las Vegas Hillbillys<br \/>\nCAST: Mamie Van Doren, Jayne Mansfield, Ferlin Husky, Sonny James<\/span><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><a title=\"1966 Movie: Las Vegas Hillbillys CAST: Mamie Van Doren, Jayne Mansfield, Ferlin Husky, Sonny James\" href=\"http:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/gallery\/60s-70s\/lasvegas_hillbillys.jpg\" data-rel=\"prettyPhoto[mainteasers]\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full\" title=\"Larger View &amp; Slideshow\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/gallery\/60s-70s\/thumbs\/thumbs_lasvegas_hillbillys.jpg\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-27 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><span style=\"font-size: small; color: #000000;\">1967 Movie: Hillbillys in a Haunted House<br \/>\nCAST: Ferlin Husky, Joi Lansing, Don Bowman, John Carradine, Lon Chaney Jr., Basil Rathbone, Merle Haggard, Sonny James, Linda Ho, Molly Bee, George Barrows<\/span><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><a title=\"1967 Movie: Hillbillys in a Haunted House CAST: Ferlin Husky, Joi Lansing, Don Bowman, John Carradine, Lon Chaney Jr., Basil Rathbone, Merle Haggard, Sonny James, Linda Ho, Molly Bee, George Barrows\" href=\"http:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/gallery\/60s-70s\/hillbillys_hauntedhouse.jpg\" data-rel=\"prettyPhoto[mainteasers]\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full\" title=\"Larger View &amp; Slideshow\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/gallery\/60s-70s\/thumbs\/thumbs_hillbillys_hauntedhouse.jpg\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-28 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><span style=\"font-size: small; color: #000000;\">Movie: Nashville Rebel CAST: Tex Ritter, Sonny James, Faron Young, Loretta Lynn, Porter Wagoner, The Wilburn Brothers, Henny Youngman &amp; Waylon Jennings.<\/span><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><a title=\"Movie: Nashville Rebel CAST: Tex Ritter, Sonny James, Faron Young, Loretta Lynn, Porter Wagoner, The Wilburn Brothers, Henny Youngman &amp; Waylon Jennings.\" href=\"http:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/gallery\/60s-70s\/nashville_rebel.jpg\" data-rel=\"prettyPhoto[mainteasers]\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full\" title=\"Larger View &amp; Slideshow\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/gallery\/60s-70s\/thumbs\/thumbs_nashville_rebel.jpg\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-29 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><span style=\"font-size: small; color: #000000;\">New venues opened up for country artists in the 1960\u2019s. -  \u201cTheaters in the Round\u201d where the stage would rotate continuously during a performance. 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Pictured here in Salt Lake City. \" href=\"http:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/gallery\/60s-70s\/saltlake_show.jpg\" data-rel=\"prettyPhoto[mainteasers]\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full\" title=\"Larger View &amp; Slideshow\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/gallery\/60s-70s\/thumbs\/thumbs_saltlake_show.jpg\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-30 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><span style=\"font-size: small; color: #000000;\">Co-manager Luther Wood spent many hours furthering James\u2019 popularity- both with Capitol Records and CBS.<\/span><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><a title=\"Co-manager Luther Wood spent many hours furthering James\u2019 popularity- both with Capitol Records and CBS.\" href=\"http:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/gallery\/60s-70s\/luther_wood.jpg\" data-rel=\"prettyPhoto[mainteasers]\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full\" title=\"Larger View &amp; Slideshow\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/gallery\/60s-70s\/thumbs\/thumbs_luther_wood.jpg\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-31 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><span style=\"font-size: small; color: #000000;\">The Southern Gentleman in the studio.<\/span><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><a title=\"The Southern Gentleman in the studio.\" href=\"http:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/gallery\/60s-70s\/southergentleman_studio.jpg\" data-rel=\"prettyPhoto[mainteasers]\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full\" title=\"Larger View &amp; Slideshow\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/gallery\/60s-70s\/thumbs\/thumbs_southergentleman_studio.jpg\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-32 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><span style=\"font-size: small; color: #000000;\">Sonny believes the talents of Carole Smith were responsible for a great deal of his recording success. Sonny &amp; Carole co-wrote many of his releases and are the closest of friends. Picture here at one of James\u2019s contract signings (CBS). Carole, husband Lyman B. \u2013 Sonny and good friend Budd King.<\/span><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><a title=\"Sonny believes the talents of Carole Smith were responsible for a great deal of his recording success. Sonny &amp; Carole co-wrote many of his releases and are the closest of friends. Picture here at one of James\u2019s contract signings (CBS). Carole, husband Lyman B. \u2013 Sonny and good friend Budd King.\" href=\"http:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/gallery\/60s-70s\/carole_smith.jpg\" data-rel=\"prettyPhoto[mainteasers]\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full\" title=\"Larger View &amp; Slideshow\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/gallery\/60s-70s\/thumbs\/thumbs_carole_smith.jpg\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-33 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><span style=\"font-size: small; color: #000000;\">Sonny\u2019s production of Marie Osmond\u2019s album Paper Roses sold millions and led to Marie's Grammy Nomination for Best New Artist in 1974. Pictured here with awards for the album. He produced her first three successful albums.<\/span><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><a title=\"Sonny\u2019s production of Marie Osmond\u2019s album Paper Roses sold millions. Pictured here with awards for the album. He produced her first three successful albums.\" href=\"http:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/gallery\/60s-70s\/marie_osmond.jpg\" data-rel=\"prettyPhoto[mainteasers]\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full\" title=\"Larger View &amp; Slideshow\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/gallery\/60s-70s\/thumbs\/thumbs_marie_osmond.jpg\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-34 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><span style=\"font-size: small; color: #000000;\">Ed Sullivan \u2013 his frequent appearances on The Ed Sullivan Show (CBS-TV) introduced James to millions of viewers.<\/span><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><a title=\"Ed Sullivan \u2013 his frequent appearances on The Ed Sullivan Show (CBS-TV) introduced James to millions of viewers.\" href=\"http:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/gallery\/60s-70s\/edsullivan.jpg\" data-rel=\"prettyPhoto[mainteasers]\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full\" title=\"Larger View &amp; Slideshow\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/gallery\/60s-70s\/thumbs\/thumbs_edsullivan.jpg\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-35 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><span style=\"font-size: small; color: #000000;\">Singing one of his most popular hits \u2013 Running Bear on the Sullivan show.<\/span><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><a title=\"Singing one of his most popular hits \u2013 Running Bear on the Sullivan show.\" href=\"http:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/gallery\/60s-70s\/running_bear.jpg\" data-rel=\"prettyPhoto[mainteasers]\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full\" title=\"Larger View &amp; Slideshow\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/gallery\/60s-70s\/thumbs\/thumbs_running_bear.jpg\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-36 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><span style=\"font-size: small; color: #000000;\">Milo Liggett \u2013 Gary Robble- Sonny \u2013 Duane West \u2013 Glenn Huggins.  The bass voice of Southern Gentleman Glenn Huggins is the recognizable vocal sound on the #1 national hit Running Bear.<\/span><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><a title=\"Milo Liggett \u2013 Gary Robble- Sonny \u2013 Duane West \u2013 Glenn Huggins.  The bass voice of Southern Gentleman Glenn Huggins is the recognizable vocal sound on the #1 national hit Running Bear.\" href=\"http:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/gallery\/60s-70s\/southerngentleman1.jpg\" data-rel=\"prettyPhoto[mainteasers]\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full\" title=\"Larger View &amp; Slideshow\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/gallery\/60s-70s\/thumbs\/thumbs_southerngentleman1.jpg\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-37 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><span style=\"font-size: small; color: #000000;\">Another great outlet for the entertainer was television\u2019s Mike Douglas Show. L to R: Liberace \u2013 Douglas \u2013 James \u2013 actress Agnes Morehead and actor Red Buttons.<\/span><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><a title=\"Another great outlet for the entertainer was television\u2019s Mike Douglas Show. L to R: Liberace \u2013 Douglas \u2013 James \u2013 actress Agnes Morehead and actor Red Buttons.\" href=\"http:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/gallery\/60s-70s\/mike_douglas.jpg\" data-rel=\"prettyPhoto[mainteasers]\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full\" title=\"Larger View &amp; Slideshow\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/gallery\/60s-70s\/thumbs\/thumbs_mike_douglas.jpg\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-38 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><span style=\"font-size: small; color: #000000;\">James was an admirer of the legendary movie actor George Burns. Here the two appear during a TV taping.<\/span><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><a title=\"James was an admirer of the legendary movie actor George Burns. Here the two appear during a TV taping.\" href=\"http:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/gallery\/60s-70s\/george_burns.jpg\" data-rel=\"prettyPhoto[mainteasers]\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full\" title=\"Larger View &amp; Slideshow\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/gallery\/60s-70s\/thumbs\/thumbs_george_burns.jpg\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-39 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><span style=\"font-size: small; color: #000000;\">Good Country Pickin\u2019 by the Southern Gentleman and friend, Glen Campbell, on the CBS-TV \u201cGood Time Hour\u201d.<\/span><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><a title=\"Good Country Pickin\u2019 by the Southern Gentleman and friend, Glen Campbell, on the CBS-TV \u201cGood Time Hour\u201d.\" href=\"http:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/gallery\/60s-70s\/glen_campbell.jpg\" data-rel=\"prettyPhoto[mainteasers]\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full\" title=\"Larger View &amp; Slideshow\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/gallery\/60s-70s\/thumbs\/thumbs_glen_campbell.jpg\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-40 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><span style=\"font-size: small; color: #000000;\">Sonny and Dolly Parton during their taping of a television show.<\/span><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><a title=\"Sonny and Dolly Parton during their taping of a television show.\" href=\"http:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/gallery\/60s-70s\/dolly.jpg\" data-rel=\"prettyPhoto[mainteasers]\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full\" title=\"Larger View &amp; Slideshow\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/gallery\/60s-70s\/thumbs\/thumbs_dolly.jpg\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-41 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><span style=\"font-size: small; color: #000000;\">Being in the music industry afforded numerous opportunities to meet and enjoy many of the greats in the sports world. Here on the practice field with two of the greatest \u2013 Bobby Boyd, All Pro Defensive Back and Johnny Unitas, All Pro Quarterback. (both Hall of Fame).<\/span><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><a title=\"Being in the music industry afforded numerous opportunities to meet and enjoy many of the greats in the sports world. Here on the practice field with two of the greatest \u2013 Bobby Boyd, All Pro Defensive Back and Johnny Unitas, All Pro Quarterback. (both Hall of Fame).\" href=\"http:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/gallery\/60s-70s\/football_legends.jpg\" data-rel=\"prettyPhoto[mainteasers]\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full\" title=\"Larger View &amp; Slideshow\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/gallery\/60s-70s\/thumbs\/thumbs_football_legends.jpg\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-42 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><span style=\"font-size: small; color: #000000;\">Hall of Fame baseball legend, Dizzy Dean, wants to talk music with Sonny. However, Sonny\u2019s mind is on baseball and his admiration for Dizzy\u2019s career.<\/span><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><a title=\"Hall of Fame baseball legend, Dizzy Dean, wants to talk music with Sonny. However, Sonny\u2019s mind is on baseball and his admiration for Dizzy\u2019s career.\" href=\"http:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/gallery\/60s-70s\/dizzydean.jpg\" data-rel=\"prettyPhoto[mainteasers]\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full\" title=\"Larger View &amp; Slideshow\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/gallery\/60s-70s\/thumbs\/thumbs_dizzydean.jpg\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-43 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><span style=\"font-size: small; color: #000000;\">On January 31, 1971 Sonny James took a trip to the moon! By special request James was honored to be the first country artist to record a program exclusively for a moon flight. In appreciation, the crew of Apollo 14, Stuart Roosa, Edgar Mitchell and Commander Alan Shepard presented him with a flag they carried to the moon \u2013 one of James\u2019 prized possessions.<\/span><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><a title=\"On January 31, 1971 Sonny James took a trip to the moon! By special request James was honored to be the first country artist to record a program exclusively for a moon flight. In appreciation, the crew of Apollo 14, Stuart Roosa, Edgar Mitchell and Commander Alan Shepard presented him with a flag they carried to the moon \u2013 one of James\u2019 prized possessions.\" href=\"http:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/gallery\/60s-70s\/nasa1.jpg\" data-rel=\"prettyPhoto[mainteasers]\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full\" title=\"Larger View &amp; Slideshow\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/gallery\/60s-70s\/thumbs\/thumbs_nasa1.jpg\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-44 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><span style=\"font-size: small; color: #000000;\">Pictures from the Apollo 14 flight.<\/span><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><a title=\"Pictures from the Apollo 14 flight.\" href=\"http:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/gallery\/60s-70s\/nasa_montage.jpg\" data-rel=\"prettyPhoto[mainteasers]\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full\" title=\"Larger View &amp; Slideshow\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/gallery\/60s-70s\/thumbs\/thumbs_nasa_montage.jpg\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-45 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><span style=\"font-size: small; color: #000000;\">Picture of flag carried to the moon and the official NASA letter sent to James to commemorate this historic event.<\/span><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><a title=\"Picture of flag carried to the moon and the official NASA letter sent to James to commemorate this historic event.\" href=\"http:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/gallery\/60s-70s\/nasa_letter.jpg\" data-rel=\"prettyPhoto[mainteasers]\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full\" title=\"Larger View &amp; Slideshow\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/gallery\/60s-70s\/thumbs\/thumbs_nasa_letter.jpg\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-46 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><span style=\"font-size: small; color: #000000;\">One of the hit albums for 1976 was 200 Year of Country Music, celebrating our nation\u2019s Bicentennial and recreating the authentic country music styles of the era with the help of many of the original band members and nominated for top honors.<\/span><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><a title=\"One of the hit albums for 1976 was 200 Years of Country Music, celebrating our nation\u2019s Bicentennial and recreating the authentic country music styles of the era with the help of many of the original band members and nominated for top honors.\" href=\"http:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/gallery\/60s-70s\/album_200years.jpg\" data-rel=\"prettyPhoto[mainteasers]\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full\" title=\"Larger View &amp; Slideshow\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/gallery\/60s-70s\/thumbs\/thumbs_album_200years.jpg\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-47 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><span style=\"font-size: small; color: #000000;\">Sonny always gave the audience a great show.  He and his Southern Gentleman enjoyed every minute of it.<\/span><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><a title=\"Sonny always gave the audience a great show.  He and his Southern Gentleman enjoyed every minute of it.\" href=\"http:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/gallery\/60s-70s\/nashville_show.jpg\" data-rel=\"prettyPhoto[mainteasers]\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full\" title=\"Larger View &amp; Slideshow\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/gallery\/60s-70s\/thumbs\/thumbs_nashville_show.jpg\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-48 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><span style=\"font-size: small; color: #000000;\">An interview with the legendary Mr. Ralph Emery.<\/span><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><a title=\"An interview with the legendary Mr. Ralph Emery.\" href=\"http:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/gallery\/60s-70s\/ralph_emery.jpg\" data-rel=\"prettyPhoto[mainteasers]\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full\" title=\"Larger View &amp; Slideshow\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/gallery\/60s-70s\/thumbs\/thumbs_ralph_emery.jpg\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-49 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><span style=\"font-size: small; color: #000000;\">A CBS Studio session during the making of \"200 Years of Country Music\".<\/span><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><a title=\"A CBS Studio session during the making of \"200 Years of Country Music\".\" href=\"http:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/gallery\/60s-70s\/cbs_studio.jpg\" data-rel=\"prettyPhoto[mainteasers]\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full\" title=\"Larger View &amp; Slideshow\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/gallery\/60s-70s\/thumbs\/thumbs_cbs_studio.jpg\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-50 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><span style=\"font-size: small; color: #000000;\">Sonny enjoys some time with CBS Records executive Clive Davis.<\/span><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><a title=\"Sonny enjoys some time with CBS Records executive Clive Davis.\" href=\"http:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/gallery\/60s-70s\/clive_davis.jpg\" data-rel=\"prettyPhoto[mainteasers]\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full\" title=\"Larger View &amp; Slideshow\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/gallery\/60s-70s\/thumbs\/thumbs_clive_davis.jpg\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-51 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><span style=\"font-size: small; color: #000000;\">His \u201c200 Years of Country Music\u201d was presented by CBS to the archives of the Library of Congress, Washington, D.C. <\/span><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><a title=\"His 200 Years of Country Music was  presented by CBS to the archives of the Library of Congress, Washington, D.C. \" href=\"http:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/gallery\/60s-70s\/white_house.jpg\" data-rel=\"prettyPhoto[mainteasers]\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full\" title=\"Larger View &amp; Slideshow\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/gallery\/60s-70s\/thumbs\/thumbs_white_house.jpg\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-52 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><span style=\"font-size: small; color: #000000;\">The Martin guitar pictured on this album cover is the guitar he played on all of his major hits \u2013 a sound so familiar to Sonny James fans.<\/span><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><a title=\"The Martin guitar pictured on this album cover is the guitar he played on all of his major hits \u2013 a sound so familiar to Sonny James fans.\" href=\"http:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/gallery\/60s-70s\/album_guitars.jpg\" data-rel=\"prettyPhoto[mainteasers]\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full\" title=\"Larger View &amp; Slideshow\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/gallery\/60s-70s\/thumbs\/thumbs_album_guitars.jpg\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-53 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><span style=\"font-size: small; color: #000000;\">Academy of Country Music\u2019s co-founder, Bill Boyd, gave James valuable exposure on the highly rated annual award show from Los Angeles.<\/span><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><a title=\"Academy of Country Music\u2019s co-founder, Bill Boyd, gave James valuable exposure on the highly rated annual award show from Los Angeles.\" href=\"http:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/gallery\/60s-70s\/bill_boyd.jpg\" data-rel=\"prettyPhoto[mainteasers]\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full\" title=\"Larger View &amp; Slideshow\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/gallery\/60s-70s\/thumbs\/thumbs_bill_boyd.jpg\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-54 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><span style=\"font-size: small; color: #000000;\">Presenting award to Janie Frickie \u2013 with Sammie Smith.<\/span><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><a title=\"Presenting award to Janie Frickie \u2013 with Sammie Smith.\" href=\"http:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/gallery\/60s-70s\/jannie_fricky.jpg\" data-rel=\"prettyPhoto[mainteasers]\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full\" title=\"Larger View &amp; Slideshow\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/gallery\/60s-70s\/thumbs\/thumbs_jannie_fricky.jpg\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-55 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><span style=\"font-size: small; color: #000000;\">His \u201cKing of the Road\u201d buddy, Roger Miller, seems to be searching for rent money in James\u2019 pocket during rehearsals for ACM awards show.<\/span><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><a title=\"His King of the Road buddy, Roger Miller, seems to be searching for rent money in James\u2019 pocket during rehearsals for ACM awards show.\" href=\"http:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/gallery\/60s-70s\/roger_miller.jpg\" data-rel=\"prettyPhoto[mainteasers]\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full\" title=\"Larger View &amp; Slideshow\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/gallery\/60s-70s\/thumbs\/thumbs_roger_miller.jpg\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-56 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><span style=\"font-size: small; color: #000000;\">Always a fun time doing Sam Lovullo\u2019s \u201cHee-Haw\u201d show.<\/span><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><a title=\"Always a fun time doing Sam Lovullo\u2019s Hee-Haw show.\" href=\"http:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/gallery\/60s-70s\/hee_haw.jpg\" data-rel=\"prettyPhoto[mainteasers]\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full\" title=\"Larger View &amp; Slideshow\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/gallery\/60s-70s\/thumbs\/thumbs_hee_haw.jpg\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-57 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><span style=\"font-size: small; color: #000000;\">Across Canada and the U.S. this 1970\u2019s CBC Television show originated in Toronto, Ontario with host Tommy Hunter.<\/span><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><a title=\"Across Canada and the U.S. this 1970\u2019s CBC Television show originated in Toronto, Ontario with host Tommy Hunter.\" href=\"http:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/gallery\/60s-70s\/ca_show.jpg\" data-rel=\"prettyPhoto[mainteasers]\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full\" title=\"Larger View &amp; Slideshow\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/gallery\/60s-70s\/thumbs\/thumbs_ca_show.jpg\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-58 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><span style=\"font-size: small; color: #000000;\">After many years of performing at Nashville's \"Fan Fair\" celebration, this performance was from Sonny's last appearance at this renowned event.<\/span><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><a title=\"After many years of performing at Nashville's Fan Fair celebration, this performance was from Sonny's last appearance at this renowned event.\" href=\"http:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/gallery\/60s-70s\/fair_show.jpg\" data-rel=\"prettyPhoto[mainteasers]\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full\" title=\"Larger View &amp; Slideshow\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/gallery\/60s-70s\/thumbs\/thumbs_fair_show.jpg\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-59 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><span style=\"font-size: small; color: #000000;\">Sonny signing autographs at 1979 Fan Fair promoting the CMA awards show.<\/span><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><a title=\"Sonny signing autographs at 1979 Fan Fair promoting the CMA awards show.\" href=\"http:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/gallery\/60s-70s\/fanfair.jpg\" data-rel=\"prettyPhoto[mainteasers]\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full\" title=\"Larger View &amp; Slideshow\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/gallery\/60s-70s\/thumbs\/thumbs_fanfair.jpg\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-60 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><span style=\"font-size: small; color: #000000;\">Record World magazine names Sonny James their Country Music Artist of the Decade.<\/span><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><a title=\"Record World magazine names Sonny James their Country Music Artist of the Decade.\" href=\"http:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/gallery\/60s-70s\/decade_artist.jpg\" data-rel=\"prettyPhoto[mainteasers]\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full\" title=\"Larger View &amp; Slideshow\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/gallery\/60s-70s\/thumbs\/thumbs_decade_artist.jpg\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<!-- #tablepress-4 from cache -->\n<\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_tab_section av_tab_section av-6euw0z-ed8c75d1c433d5a41171d147b64ec2cb'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div id='tab-id-4-tab' class='tab' role='tab' aria-selected=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\" data-fake-id='#tab-id-4' aria-controls='tab-id-4-content'  itemprop=\"headline\" >1980\u2019s &amp; Beyond<\/div><div id='tab-id-4-content' class='tab_content' role='tabpanel' aria-labelledby='tab-id-4-tab' aria-hidden=\"true\"><div class='tab_inner_content invers-color'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h2>1980&#8217;s &amp; Beyond<\/h2>\n<hr>\n<p>By the mid 1980&#8217;s Sonny had decided it was time to abidingly be at the side of Doris. From that point forward, they both began spending time with all their lifelong friends. To this very day, Sonny &amp; Doris continually travel to visit with friends &amp; family while also making appearances to receive awards and recognition for his extraordinary musical career.<\/p>\n\n<table id=\"tablepress-5\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-5\">\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"row-1 odd\">\n\t<th class=\"column-1\" style=\"width:70%;\"><strong>Description<\/strong><\/th><th class=\"column-2\" style=\"width:30%;\"><strong>Image<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr class=\"row-2 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><span style=\"font-size: small; color: #000000;\">Sonny signing autographs following one of his many appearances.<\/span><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><a title=\"Sonny signing autographs following one of his many appearances.\" href=\"http:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/gallery\/80s\/sonny_signing.jpg\" data-rel=\"prettyPhoto[mainteasers]\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full\" title=\"Larger View &amp; Slideshow\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/gallery\/80s\/thumbs\/thumbs_sonny_signing.jpg\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-3 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><span style=\"font-size: small; color: #000000;\">One of Sonny's favorite personal performance photos while truly enjoying himself on stage.<\/span><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><a title=\"One of Sonny's favorite personal performance photos while truly enjoying himself on stage.\" href=\"http:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/gallery\/80s\/sonnysmiles.jpg\" data-rel=\"prettyPhoto[mainteasers]\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full\" title=\"Larger View &amp; Slideshow\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/gallery\/80s\/thumbs\/thumbs_sonnysmiles.jpg\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-4 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><span style=\"font-size: small; color: #000000;\">He was the third inductee into the Alabama Music Hall of Fame \u2013 1987.<br \/>\n<br \/>\n<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.alamhof.org\/inductees\/timeline\/1987\/sonny-james\/\" rel=\"noopener\">View Alabama Music Hall Of Fame.<\/a><\/span><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><a title=\"He was the third inductee into the Alabama Music Hall of Fame \u2013 1987.\" href=\"http:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/gallery\/80s\/award_ceremony.jpg\" data-rel=\"prettyPhoto[mainteasers]\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full\" title=\"Larger View &amp; Slideshow\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/gallery\/80s\/thumbs\/thumbs_award_ceremony.jpg\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-5 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><span style=\"font-size: small; color: #000000;\">The James\u2019 and the Arnolds enjoy an evening of entertainment. Sonny, wife Doris, Sally and Eddy Arnold. <\/span><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><a title=\"The James\u2019 and the Arnolds enjoy an evening of entertainment. Sonny, wife Doris, Sally and Eddy Arnold. \" href=\"http:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/gallery\/80s\/eddie_arnold.jpg\" data-rel=\"prettyPhoto[mainteasers]\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full\" title=\"Larger View &amp; Slideshow\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/gallery\/80s\/thumbs\/thumbs_eddie_arnold.jpg\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-6 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><span style=\"font-size: small; color: #000000;\">He treasures his longtime friendship with Hall of Famer Little Jimmy Dickens.<\/span><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><a title=\"He treasures his longtime friendship with Hall of Famer Little Jimmy Dickens.\" href=\"http:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/gallery\/80s\/littlejimmy.jpg\" data-rel=\"prettyPhoto[mainteasers]\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full\" title=\"Larger View &amp; Slideshow\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/gallery\/80s\/thumbs\/thumbs_littlejimmy.jpg\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-7 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><span style=\"font-size: small; color: #000000;\">Sonny James &amp; Minnie Pearl.<\/span><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><a title=\"Sonny James &amp; Minnie Pearl.\" href=\"http:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/gallery\/80s\/minniepearl.jpg\" data-rel=\"prettyPhoto[mainteasers]\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full\" title=\"Larger View &amp; Slideshow\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/gallery\/80s\/thumbs\/thumbs_minniepearl.jpg\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-8 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><span style=\"font-size: small; color: #000000;\">The \u201cOAKS\u201d (The Oakridge Boys) drop by for a visit during one of Sonny\u2019s recording sessions. Note the Boy Scout uniforms, a cause they are interested in.<\/span><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><a title=\"The \u201cOAKS\u201d (The Oakridge Boys) drop by for a visit during one of Sonny\u2019s recording sessions. Note the Boy Scout uniforms, a cause they are interested in.\" href=\"http:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/gallery\/80s\/oakridgeboys.jpg\" data-rel=\"prettyPhoto[mainteasers]\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full\" title=\"Larger View &amp; Slideshow\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/gallery\/80s\/thumbs\/thumbs_oakridgeboys.jpg\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-9 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><span style=\"font-size: small; color: #000000;\">Sonny James &amp; The Jordanaires. Their great voices along with Sonny's Southern Gentleman gave fans some of the Artists most enjoyable recordings.<\/span><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><a title=\"Sonny James &amp; The Jordanaires. Their great voices along with Sonny's Southern Gentleman gave fans some of the Artists most enjoyable recordings.\" href=\"http:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/gallery\/80s\/jordanaires.jpg\" data-rel=\"prettyPhoto[mainteasers]\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full\" title=\"Larger View &amp; Slideshow\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/gallery\/80s\/thumbs\/thumbs_jordanaires.jpg\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-10 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><span style=\"font-size: small; color: #000000;\">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.<\/span><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><a title=\"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.\" href=\"http:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/gallery\/80s\/rickyskaggs.jpg\" data-rel=\"prettyPhoto[mainteasers]\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full\" title=\"Larger View &amp; Slideshow\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/gallery\/80s\/thumbs\/thumbs_rickyskaggs.jpg\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-11 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><span style=\"font-size: small; color: #000000;\">Clowning it up with good friend Dottie West.<\/span><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><a title=\"Clowning it up with good friend Dottie West.\" href=\"http:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/gallery\/80s\/dottiewest.jpg\" data-rel=\"prettyPhoto[mainteasers]\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full\" title=\"Larger View &amp; Slideshow\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/gallery\/80s\/thumbs\/thumbs_dottiewest.jpg\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-12 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><span style=\"font-size: small; color: #000000;\">Fishing the deep clear lakes and reservoirs in the Tennessee mountains and his home state of Alabama is Sonny\u2019s favorite pastime. He believes this relaxation is un-equaled.<br \/>\n<br \/>\nHear a  live performance audio clip from the Grand Ole Opry in 1965 when - even then - Sonny was asked about his fishing.:<\/span><br \/>\n<br \/>\n<style>\r\n .player4840  .plyr__controls,\r\n .player4840 .StampAudioPlayerSkin{\r\n  border-radius: 10px;\r\n  overflow: hidden;\r\n }\r\n .player4840{\r\n  margin: 0 auto; }\r\n .player4840 .plyr__controls .plyr__controls {\r\n   border-radius: none;\r\n   overflow: visible;\r\n }\r\n .skin_default .player4840 .plyr__controls {\r\n   overflow: visible;\r\n }\r\n <\/style>\r\n<div class=\"skin_default\" id=\"skin_default\">\r\n  <div style=\"width:100%;--plyr-color-bg:#333\" class=\"h5ap_standard_player player4840\" \r\n  data-poster=\"https:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/plugins\/html5-audio-player\/shortcode\/player\/sticky-default.jpg\" \r\n  data-skin=\"default\" \r\n  data-title=\"Audio Title\" \r\n  data-song=\"https:\/\/cdn.agencyinfo.net\/sonnyjames-wp\/music\/oprylivefishing.mp3\" \r\n  data-id=\"4840\" \r\n  data-options='{&quot;controls&quot;:[&quot;play&quot;,&quot;progress&quot;,&quot;duration&quot;,&quot;mute&quot;,&quot;volume&quot;,&quot;settings&quot;],&quot;seekTime&quot;:10,&quot;skin&quot;:&quot;default&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Audio Title&quot;,&quot;author&quot;:&quot;Author Name&quot;,&quot;disableDownload&quot;:false,&quot;fusionDownload&quot;:true,&quot;color&quot;:&quot;skyblue&quot;,&quot;background&quot;:&quot;#333&quot;,&quot;repeat&quot;:false,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;opt-1&quot;,&quot;autoplay&quot;:false,&quot;muted&quot;:false,&quot;disablePause&quot;:false,&quot;startTime&quot;:0}'>\r\n    <audio  playsinline preload=\"auto\" class=\"player4840\" id=\"player4840\">\r\n      <source src=\"https:\/\/cdn.agencyinfo.net\/sonnyjames-wp\/music\/oprylivefishing.mp3\" type=\"audio\/mp3\">\r\n        Your browser does not support the audio element.\r\n    <\/audio>\r\n          <div class=\"h5ap_lp\">\r\n        <div class=\"bar bar-1\"><\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"bar bar-1\"><\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n<\/div><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><a title=\"Fishing the deep clear lakes and reservoirs in the Tennessee mountains and his home state of Alabama is Sonny\u2019s favorite pastime. He believes this relaxation is un-equaled.\" href=\"http:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/gallery\/80s\/fishing2.jpg\" data-rel=\"prettyPhoto[mainteasers]\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full\" title=\"Larger View &amp; Slideshow\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/gallery\/80s\/thumbs\/thumbs_fishing2.jpg\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-13 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><span style=\"font-size: small; color: #000000;\">To all of James\u2019 fishing friends who practice \u201ccatch and release\u201d, this nice string of bass was only out of the water long enough to make this picture. They\u2019re all back with their families and await your visit to Tennessee.<\/span><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><a title=\"To all of James\u2019 fishing friends who practice \u201ccatch and release\u201d, this nice string of bass was only out of the water long enough to make this picture. They\u2019re all back with their families and await your visit to Tennessee.\" href=\"http:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/gallery\/80s\/fishing3.jpg\" data-rel=\"prettyPhoto[mainteasers]\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full\" title=\"Larger View &amp; Slideshow\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/gallery\/80s\/thumbs\/thumbs_fishing3.jpg\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-14 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><span style=\"font-size: small; color: #000000;\">Sonny, hold\u2019em up a little closer to the camera!!! \u2013 with the help of the photographer, you can say they are ten pound'ers.<\/span><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><a title=\"Sonny, hold\u2019em up a little closer to the camera!!! \u2013 with the help of the photographer, you can say they are ten pound'ers.\" href=\"http:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/gallery\/80s\/fishing4.jpg\" data-rel=\"prettyPhoto[mainteasers]\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full\" title=\"Larger View &amp; Slideshow\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/gallery\/80s\/thumbs\/thumbs_fishing4.jpg\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-15 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><span style=\"font-size: small; color: #000000;\"> June, 2001<br \/>\nMALE GOLDEN VOICE AWARD<br \/>\nGolden Voice Awards<\/span><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><a title=\" June, 2001 - MALE GOLDEN VOICE AWARD - Golden Voice Awards\" href=\"http:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/gallery\/80s\/award1.jpg\" data-rel=\"prettyPhoto[mainteasers]\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full\" title=\"Larger View &amp; Slideshow\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/gallery\/80s\/thumbs\/thumbs_award1.jpg\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-16 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><span style=\"font-size: small; color: #000000;\"> November, 2001<br \/>\nMASTER ACHIEVEMENT AWARD<br \/>\n(R.O.P.E. AWARDS)<\/span><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><a title=\" November, 2001 - MASTER ACHIEVEMENT AWARD - (R.O.P.E. AWARDS)\" href=\"http:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/gallery\/80s\/award2.jpg\" data-rel=\"prettyPhoto[mainteasers]\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full\" title=\"Larger View &amp; Slideshow\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/gallery\/80s\/thumbs\/thumbs_award2.jpg\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-17 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><span style=\"font-size: small; color: #000000;\">June, 2002<br \/>\nCAREER ACHIEVEMENT AWARD<br \/>\nThe Country Music DJ Hall of Fame and Country Radio Broadcasters, Inc.<\/span><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><a title=\"June, 2002 - CAREER ACHIEVEMENT AWARD - The Country Music DJ Hall of Fame and Country Radio Broadcasters, Inc.\" href=\"http:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/gallery\/80s\/award3.jpg\" data-rel=\"prettyPhoto[mainteasers]\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full\" title=\"Larger View &amp; Slideshow\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/gallery\/80s\/thumbs\/thumbs_award3.jpg\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-18 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><span style=\"font-size: small; color: #000000;\">COUNTRY MUSIC HALL OF FAME INDUCTION: A photo for the ages... Three men whose talents, recordings &amp; achievements are legendary.  Three men, who share a common simple faith in God, Hope, Family &amp; Friends.<br \/>\n<br \/>\nSonny James - George Strait - Harold Bradley<br \/>\n<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/photo-galleries\/country-music-hall-of-fame-medallion-ceremony\/\" class=\"buttonlight rounded\">View all photos from this historic occasion.<\/a><\/span><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><a title=\"COUNTRY MUSIC HALL OF FAME INDUCTION: A photo for the ages... Three men whose talents, recordings &amp; achievements are legendary.  Three men, who share a common simple faith in God, Hope, Family &amp; Friends. Sonny James - George Strait - Harold Bradley\" href=\"http:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/gallery\/80s\/country-music-hall-of-fame.jpg\" data-rel=\"prettyPhoto[mainteasers]\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full\" title=\"Larger View &amp; Slideshow\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/gallery\/80s\/thumbs\/thumbs_country-music-hall-of-fame.jpg\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-19 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><span style=\"font-size: small; color: #000000;\">Sonny and Doris with Mel Tillis at the 2007 Medallion Ceremony at the Country Music Hall of Fame in Nashville on Oct. 28th.<\/span><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><a title=\"Sonny and Doris with Mel Tillis at the 2007 Medallion Ceremony at the Country Music Hall of Fame in Nashville on Oct. 28th.\" href=\"http:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/gallery\/80s\/sonny-doris-mel-tillis.jpg\" data-rel=\"prettyPhoto[mainteasers]\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full\" title=\"Larger View &amp; Slideshow\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/gallery\/80s\/thumbs\/thumbs_sonny-doris-mel-tillis.jpg\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-20 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><span style=\"font-size: small; color: #000000;\">Charlie Louvin and Sonny enjoying some time to visit during a Hall Of Fame reception.<\/span><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><a title=\"Charlie Louvin and Sonny enjoying some time to visit during a Hall Of Fame reception.\" href=\"http:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/gallery\/80s\/sonny-james-charlie-louvin-cma.jpg\" data-rel=\"prettyPhoto[mainteasers]\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full\" title=\"Larger View &amp; Slideshow\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/gallery\/80s\/thumbs\/thumbs_sonny-james-charlie-louvin-cma.jpg\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-21 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><span style=\"font-size: small; color: #000000;\">Sonny with David McCormick and Bud Wendell following the Induction of Jean Shepard into the Hall Of Fame.<\/span><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><a title=\"Sonny with David McCormick and Bud Wendell following the Induction of Jean Shepard into the Hall Of Fame.\" href=\"http:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/gallery\/80s\/sonny-jean-shepard-induction-reception.jpg\" data-rel=\"prettyPhoto[mainteasers]\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full\" title=\"Larger View &amp; Slideshow\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/gallery\/80s\/thumbs\/thumbs_sonny-jean-shepard-induction-reception.jpg\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-22 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><span style=\"font-size: small; color: #000000;\">Always active, Sonny certainly enjoys supporting the recording industry whenever possible.<\/span><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><a title=\"Always active, Sonny certainly enjoys supporting the recording industry whenever possible.\" href=\"http:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/gallery\/80s\/sonny-james-active.jpg\" data-rel=\"prettyPhoto[mainteasers]\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full\" title=\"Larger View &amp; Slideshow\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/gallery\/80s\/thumbs\/thumbs_sonny-james-active.jpg\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-23 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><span style=\"font-size: small; color: #000000;\">While attending the 2013 CMHOF Medallion Ceremony for the induction of Kenny Rogers, Bobby Bare and Jack Clement on Sunday, October 27th, Barry Gibb &amp; 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.<br \/>\n<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/barry-gibb-sonny-james-greg-robble\/\" class=\"buttonlight rounded\">View more about Barry Gibb &amp; Sonny James.<\/a><\/span><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><a title=\"While attending the 2013 CMHOF Medallion Ceremony for the induction of Kenny Rogers, Bobby Bare and Jack Clement on Sunday, October 27th, Barry Gibb &amp; 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.\" href=\"http:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/gallery\/80s\/sonny-barry-greg-darker.jpg\" data-rel=\"prettyPhoto[mainteasers]\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full\" title=\"Larger View &amp; Slideshow\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/gallery\/80s\/thumbs\/thumbs_sonny-barry-greg-darker.jpg\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<!-- #tablepress-5 from cache -->\n<\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_tab_section av_tab_section av-fm1oz-96d685538d700db2985c70e50beb60ed'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div id='tab-id-5-tab' class='tab' role='tab' aria-selected=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\" data-fake-id='#tab-id-5' aria-controls='tab-id-5-content'  itemprop=\"headline\" >The Southern Gentlemen<\/div><div id='tab-id-5-content' class='tab_content' role='tabpanel' aria-labelledby='tab-id-5-tab' aria-hidden=\"true\"><div class='tab_inner_content invers-color'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h2>The Southern Gentlemen<\/h2>\n<hr>\n<p>In the early 1960&#8217;s Sonny developed a rich vocal sound which was accented by the harmony &amp; vocal style of his &#8220;Southern Gentlemen&#8221;. As a part of both his recordings &amp; national touring appearances, the subsequent music, which received legendary sales and radio play from this collaboration, is a direct result of the efforts of each of the following talents.<\/p>\n\n<table id=\"tablepress-7\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-7\">\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"row-1 odd\">\n\t<th class=\"column-1\" style=\"width:70%;\"><strong>Description<\/strong><\/th><th class=\"column-2\" style=\"width:30%;\"><strong>Image<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr class=\"row-2 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><span style=\"font-size: small; color: #000000;\">Dude Kahn<br \/>\n1950's<\/span><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><a title=\"Dude Kahn - 1950's\" href=\"http:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/gallery\/the-southern-gentlemen\/earlyband_drummer.jpg\" data-rel=\"prettyPhoto[mainteasers]\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full\" title=\"Larger View &amp; Slideshow\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/gallery\/the-southern-gentlemen\/thumbs\/thumbs_earlyband_drummer.jpg\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-3 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><span style=\"font-size: small; color: #000000;\">Harland Powell &amp; Gene Stewart<br \/>\n1950's<\/span><br \/>\n<br \/>\n<style>\r\n .player4842  .plyr__controls,\r\n .player4842 .StampAudioPlayerSkin{\r\n  border-radius: 10px;\r\n  overflow: hidden;\r\n }\r\n .player4842{\r\n  margin: 0 auto; }\r\n .player4842 .plyr__controls .plyr__controls {\r\n   border-radius: none;\r\n   overflow: visible;\r\n }\r\n .skin_default .player4842 .plyr__controls {\r\n   overflow: visible;\r\n }\r\n <\/style>\r\n<div class=\"skin_default\" id=\"skin_default\">\r\n  <div style=\"width:100%;--plyr-color-bg:#333\" class=\"h5ap_standard_player player4842\" \r\n  data-poster=\"https:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/plugins\/html5-audio-player\/shortcode\/player\/sticky-default.jpg\" \r\n  data-skin=\"default\" \r\n  data-title=\"Audio Title\" \r\n  data-song=\"https:\/\/cdn.agencyinfo.net\/sonnyjames-wp\/music\/YOUNG-LOVE.mp3\" \r\n  data-id=\"4842\" \r\n  data-options='{&quot;controls&quot;:[&quot;play&quot;,&quot;progress&quot;,&quot;duration&quot;,&quot;mute&quot;,&quot;volume&quot;,&quot;settings&quot;],&quot;seekTime&quot;:10,&quot;skin&quot;:&quot;default&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Audio Title&quot;,&quot;author&quot;:&quot;Author Name&quot;,&quot;disableDownload&quot;:false,&quot;fusionDownload&quot;:true,&quot;color&quot;:&quot;skyblue&quot;,&quot;background&quot;:&quot;#333&quot;,&quot;repeat&quot;:false,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;opt-1&quot;,&quot;autoplay&quot;:false,&quot;muted&quot;:false,&quot;disablePause&quot;:false,&quot;startTime&quot;:0}'>\r\n    <audio  playsinline preload=\"auto\" class=\"player4842\" id=\"player4842\">\r\n      <source src=\"https:\/\/cdn.agencyinfo.net\/sonnyjames-wp\/music\/YOUNG-LOVE.mp3\" type=\"audio\/mp3\">\r\n        Your browser does not support the audio element.\r\n    <\/audio>\r\n          <div class=\"h5ap_lp\">\r\n        <div class=\"bar bar-1\"><\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"bar bar-1\"><\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n<\/div><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><a title=\"Harland Powell &amp; Gene Stewart - 1950's\" href=\"http:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/gallery\/the-southern-gentlemen\/earlyband_members.jpg\" data-rel=\"prettyPhoto[mainteasers]\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full\" title=\"Larger View &amp; Slideshow\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/gallery\/the-southern-gentlemen\/thumbs\/thumbs_earlyband_members.jpg\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-4 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><span style=\"font-size: small; color: #000000;\">This close-knit group was like family. They respected each other\u2019s talents and their voices blended perfectly with James\u2019s. Stars in their own right, they relinquished some of the spotlight to showcase Sonny at his best. Many miles of enjoyment between these five.  Milo Liggett \u2013 Lin Bown - Sonny \u2013 Duane West \u2013 Gary Robble.<br \/>\nEarly 60's<\/span><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><a title=\" This close-knit group was like family. They respected each other\u2019s talents and their voices blended perfectly with James\u2019s. Stars in their own right, they relinquished some of the spotlight to showcase Sonny at his best. Many miles of enjoyment between these five.  Milo Liggett \u2013 Lin Bown - Sonny \u2013 Duane West \u2013 Gary Robble. - Early 60's\" href=\"http:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/gallery\/the-southern-gentlemen\/southern-gentlemen.jpg\" data-rel=\"prettyPhoto[mainteasers]\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full\" title=\"Larger View &amp; Slideshow\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/gallery\/the-southern-gentlemen\/thumbs\/thumbs_southern-gentlemen.jpg\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-5 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><span style=\"font-size: small; color: #000000;\">The Parsons would immediately become The Southern Gentlemen after meeting Sonny at the Grand Ole Opry in 1964. This group of extraordinary harmonies had replaced The Jordanaires as the staff backup vocal group on the Opry earlier that year and were performing as The Chordsmen. The Opry was so impressed with their energy they received their own spot on the show and once received a legendary 11 standing ovations. Listen to one of their dorm-room recordings from 1961 while attending college.<\/span><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><center><div class='noLightbox'><a id=\"6a04996055c3e\" rel=\"wp-video-lightbox\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=gI1iqbq4e1o&#038;rel=0&#038;width=640&#038;height=480\" title=\"\"><div class=\"wpvl_auto_thumb_box_wrapper\"><div class=\"wpvl_auto_thumb_box\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/img.youtube.com\/vi\/gI1iqbq4e1o\/0.jpg\" class=\"video_lightbox_auto_anchor_image\" alt=\"\" \/><div class=\"wpvl_auto_thumb_play\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/plugins\/wp-video-lightbox\/images\/play.png\" class=\"wpvl_playbutton\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/a>    <script>\r\n    \/* <![CDATA[ *\/\r\n    jQuery(document).ready(function($){\r\n        $(function(){\r\n            var width = $(window).innerWidth();\r\n            var setwidth = parseFloat(640);\r\n            var ratio = parseFloat(0.75);\r\n            var height = parseFloat(480);\r\n            var link = 'https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=gI1iqbq4e1o&amp;rel=0&amp;width=640&amp;height=480';\r\n            if(width < setwidth)\r\n            {\r\n                height = Math.floor(width * 0.75);\r\n                \/\/console.log(\"device width \"+width+\", set width \"+640+\", ratio \"+0.75+\", new height \"+ height);\r\n                var new_url = wpvl_paramReplace('width', link, width);\r\n                var new_url = wpvl_paramReplace('height', new_url, height);\r\n                $(\"a#6a04996055c3e\").attr('href', new_url);\r\n                \/\/console.log(new_url);\r\n            }\r\n        });\r\n    });\r\n    \/* ]]> *\/\r\n    <\/script><\/center><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-6 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><span style=\"font-size: small; color: #000000;\">Lin Bown &amp; Gary Robble<br \/>\n1960's - Early '70s<\/span><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><a title=\"Lin Bown &amp; Gary Robble - 1960's - Early '70s\" href=\"http:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/gallery\/the-southern-gentlemen\/lynn_gary.jpg\" data-rel=\"prettyPhoto[mainteasers]\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full\" title=\"Larger View &amp; Slideshow\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/gallery\/the-southern-gentlemen\/thumbs\/thumbs_lynn_gary.jpg\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-7 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><span style=\"font-size: small; color: #000000;\">Milo Liggett \u2013 Gary Robble- Sonny \u2013 Duane West \u2013 Glenn Huggins.<br \/>\n1960's - Early '70s<\/span><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><a title=\"Milo Liggett \u2013 Gary Robble- Sonny \u2013 Duane West \u2013 Glenn Huggins. 1960's - Early '70s\" href=\"http:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/gallery\/the-southern-gentlemen\/southerngentleman1.jpg\" data-rel=\"prettyPhoto[mainteasers]\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full\" title=\"Larger View &amp; Slideshow\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/gallery\/the-southern-gentlemen\/thumbs\/thumbs_southerngentleman1.jpg\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-8 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><span style=\"font-size: small; color: #000000;\">Milo Liggett \u2013 Wayne White \u2013 Sonny \u2013 Jack Galloway \u2013 Lonnie Webb \u2013 Harland  Powell.<br \/>\n1970's<\/span><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><a title=\"Milo Liggett \u2013 Wayne White \u2013 Sonny \u2013 Jack Galloway \u2013 Lonnie Webb \u2013 Harland  Powell. 1970's\" href=\"http:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/gallery\/the-southern-gentlemen\/southerngentleman2.jpg\" data-rel=\"prettyPhoto[mainteasers]\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full\" title=\"Larger View &amp; Slideshow\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/gallery\/the-southern-gentlemen\/thumbs\/thumbs_southerngentleman2.jpg\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-9 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><span style=\"font-size: small; color: #000000;\">Jack Galloway \u2013 Gary Timbs were always very popular with audiences &amp; provided great  energy to many of Sonny's performances.  Jack is now a full time Minister. Gary is recording in the gospel field.<br \/>\n1970's &amp; 80's<\/span><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><a title=\"Jack Galloway \u2013 Gary Timbs were always very popular with audiences &amp; provided great  energy to many of Sonny's performances.  Jack is now a full time Minister. Gary is recording in the gospel field. 1970's &amp; 80's\" href=\"http:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/gallery\/the-southern-gentlemen\/southerngentleman3.jpg\" data-rel=\"prettyPhoto[mainteasers]\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full\" title=\"Larger View &amp; Slideshow\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/gallery\/the-southern-gentlemen\/thumbs\/thumbs_southerngentleman3.jpg\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-10 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><span style=\"font-size: small; color: #000000;\">Roger Hicks \u2013 Jack Hicks.<br \/>\n1970's &amp; 80's<\/span><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><a title=\"Roger Hicks \u2013 Jack Hicks. 1970's &amp; 80's\" href=\"http:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/gallery\/the-southern-gentlemen\/southerngentleman4.jpg\" data-rel=\"prettyPhoto[mainteasers]\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full\" title=\"Larger View &amp; Slideshow\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/gallery\/the-southern-gentlemen\/thumbs\/thumbs_southerngentleman4.jpg\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-11 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><span style=\"font-size: small; color: #000000;\"> Ricky Burch<br \/>\n1970's &amp; 80's<\/span><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><a title=\" Ricky Burch. 1970's &amp; 80's\" href=\"http:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/gallery\/the-southern-gentlemen\/southerngentleman5.jpg\" data-rel=\"prettyPhoto[mainteasers]\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full\" title=\"Larger View &amp; Slideshow\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/gallery\/the-southern-gentlemen\/thumbs\/thumbs_southerngentleman5.jpg\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-12 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><span style=\"font-size: small; color: #000000;\">ROY BARBEE - Not only was he a key member of the Southern Gentleman but he was Sonny\u2019s business and road manager during the later years of touring. In every situation he found a solution. Close ties with he and family still remain.<br \/>\n1970's &amp; 80's<\/span><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><a title=\"ROY BARBEE - Not only was he a key member of the Southern Gentleman but he was Sonny\u2019s business and road manager during the later years of touring. In every situation he found a solution. Close ties with he and family still remain. 1970's &amp; 80's\" href=\"http:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/gallery\/the-southern-gentlemen\/southerngentleman_hat.jpg\" data-rel=\"prettyPhoto[mainteasers]\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full\" title=\"Larger View &amp; Slideshow\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/gallery\/the-southern-gentlemen\/thumbs\/thumbs_southerngentleman_hat.jpg\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-13 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><span style=\"font-size: small; color: #000000;\"> Roy Barbee \u2013 Sonny \u2013 Virgil True \u2013 Dennis White \u2013 Kevin Anderson \u2013 Michael Cochran.<br \/>\n1970's &amp; 80's<\/span><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><a title=\" Roy Barbee \u2013 Sonny \u2013 Virgil True \u2013 Dennis White \u2013 Kevin Anderson \u2013 Michael Cochran. 1970's &amp; 80's\" href=\"http:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/gallery\/the-southern-gentlemen\/southerngentleman6.jpg\" data-rel=\"prettyPhoto[mainteasers]\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full\" title=\"Larger View &amp; Slideshow\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/gallery\/the-southern-gentlemen\/thumbs\/thumbs_southerngentleman6.jpg\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-14 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><span style=\"font-size: small; color: #000000;\">Tom Wilkerson a graduate of Texas Tech where he also starred as a great quarterback for the Red Raiders football team.  Known as an excellent drummer he also has enjoyed great success as a record producer. A friend of many on music row he remains very active today in the music business. As a Southern Gentleman he added much to Sonny's band.<\/span><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><a title=\"Tom Wilkerson a graduate of Texas Tech where he also starred as a great quarterback for the Red Raiders football team.  Known as an excellent drummer he also has enjoyed great success as a record producer. A friend of many on music row he remains very active today in the music business. A a Southern Gentleman he added much to Sonny's band.\" href=\"http:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/gallery\/the-southern-gentlemen\/tom-wilkerson-drummer-73-77.jpg\" data-rel=\"prettyPhoto[mainteasers]\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full\" title=\"Larger View &amp; Slideshow\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/gallery\/the-southern-gentlemen\/thumbs\/thumbs_tom-wilkerson-drummer-73-77.jpg\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-15 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><span style=\"font-size: small; color: #000000;\">Anthony Crawford - Born in Birmingham, Alabama, Nashville became Anthony's home, where he performed live at Opryland, toured with the Sonny James Band, and appeared on television\u2019s Hee Haw and The Ralph Emery Show. Anthony went on to tour with Neil Young, Steve Winwood, Dwight Yoakam, Vince Gill, the Pegi Young Band, Nicolette Larson and Blackhawk.<\/span><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><a title=\"Anthony Crawford: Born in Birmingham, Alabama, Nashville became Anthony's home, where he performed live at Opryland, toured with the Sonny James Band, and appeared on television\u2019s Hee Haw and The Ralph Emery Show. Anthony went on to tour with Neil Young, Steve Winwood, Dwight Yoakam, Vince Gill, the Pegi Young Band, Nicolette Larson and Blackhawk.\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/gallery\/the-southern-gentlemen\/anthony-crawford-guitar-80s.jpg\" data-rel=\"prettyPhoto[mainteasers]\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full\" title=\"Larger View &amp; Slideshow\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/gallery\/the-southern-gentlemen\/thumbs\/thumbs_anthony-crawford-guitar-80s.jpg\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<!-- #tablepress-7 from cache -->\n<\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_tab_section av_tab_section av-28askj-a2686f42643e76e07dbff2ec1254cd04'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div id='tab-id-6-tab' class='tab' role='tab' aria-selected=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\" data-fake-id='#tab-id-6' aria-controls='tab-id-6-content'  itemprop=\"headline\" >Country Music HOF Medallion Ceremony<\/div><div id='tab-id-6-content' class='tab_content' role='tabpanel' aria-labelledby='tab-id-6-tab' aria-hidden=\"true\"><div class='tab_inner_content invers-color'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h2>Country Music Hall Of Fame Medallion Ceremony<\/h2>\n<hr>\n<p><strong>May 6th, 2007 Medallion Ceremony: A Musical Tribute To Sonny James<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li>&#8220;A World of Our Own&#8221;: Connie Smith, vocals. Dann Huff, acoustic guitar<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li>&#8220;Your the Only World I Know&#8221;: Randy Owen, vocals.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li>&#8220;Young Love&#8221;: Vince Gill, vocals &amp; guitar.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li>&#8220;Running Bear&#8221;: Ray Stevens, vocals. With Special Appearance by George Lindsey.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li>All Performances Featuring the Southern Gentlemen: Lin Bown \u2022 Jack Galloway \u2022 Glenn Huggins \u2022 Gary Robble<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<table id=\"tablepress-6\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-6\">\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"row-1 odd\">\n\t<th class=\"column-1\" style=\"width:70%;\"><strong>Description<\/strong><\/th><th class=\"column-2\" style=\"width:30%;\"><strong>Image<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr class=\"row-2 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><span style=\"font-size: small; color: #000000;\">Greeted by country music fans, media &amp; gracious Hall Of Fame leadership - Sonny, Doris and party arrive at the red carpet for the Medallion Ceremony &amp; annual family reunion of membership.<\/span><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><a title=\"Greeted by country music fans, media &amp; gracious Hall Of Fame leadership - Sonny, Doris and party arrive at the red carpet for the Medallion Ceremony &amp; annual family reunion of membership.\" href=\"http:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/gallery\/medallion-ceremony\/dscn2639.jpg\" data-rel=\"prettyPhoto[mainteasers]\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full\" title=\"Larger View &amp; Slideshow\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/gallery\/medallion-ceremony\/thumbs\/thumbs_dscn2639.jpg\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-3 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><span style=\"font-size: small; color: #000000;\">A proud moment for everyone as Kyle Young, director of the Hall of Fame and Museum, personally welcomes Sonny, Doris, Thelma &amp; Milo to this honored occasion.<\/span><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><a title=\"A proud moment for everyone as Kyle Young, director of the Hall of Fame and Museum, personally welcomes Sonny, Doris, Thelma &amp; Milo to this honored occasion.\" href=\"http:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/gallery\/medallion-ceremony\/dscn2645.jpg\" data-rel=\"prettyPhoto[mainteasers]\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full\" title=\"Larger View &amp; Slideshow\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/gallery\/medallion-ceremony\/thumbs\/thumbs_dscn2645.jpg\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-4 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><span style=\"font-size: small; color: #000000;\">Milo Liggett, sporting his recognizable &amp; endearing personality - Always the backbone to Sonny's impeccably entertaining live performances, and a friend for over 5 amazing decades. At Milo's side throughout the evening... Sonny's Beloved Sis, Thelma.<\/span><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><a title=\"Milo Liggett, sporting his recognizable &amp; endearing personality - Always the backbone to Sonny's impeccably entertaining live performances, and a friend for over 5 amazing decades. At Milo's side throughout the evening... Sonny's Beloved Sis, Thelma.\" href=\"http:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/gallery\/medallion-ceremony\/dscn2641.jpg\" data-rel=\"prettyPhoto[mainteasers]\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full\" title=\"Larger View &amp; Slideshow\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/gallery\/medallion-ceremony\/thumbs\/thumbs_dscn2641.jpg\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-5 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><span style=\"font-size: small; color: #000000;\">Arriving with Sonny &amp; performing during the ceremony - Long time friends &amp; staples of 'The Sonny James Sound'... The Southern Gentlemen.<\/span><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><a title=\"Arriving with Sonny &amp; performing during the ceremony - Long time friends &amp; staples of 'The Sonny James Sound'... The Southern Gentlemen.\" href=\"http:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/gallery\/medallion-ceremony\/dscn2640.jpg\" data-rel=\"prettyPhoto[mainteasers]\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full\" title=\"Larger View &amp; Slideshow\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/gallery\/medallion-ceremony\/thumbs\/thumbs_dscn2640.jpg\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-6 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><span style=\"font-size: small; color: #000000;\">Sonny shares his thoughts and appreciation to media representatives along the red carpet.<\/span><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><a title=\"Sonny shares his thoughts and appreciation to media representatives along the red carpet.\" href=\"http:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/gallery\/medallion-ceremony\/dscn2655.jpg\" data-rel=\"prettyPhoto[mainteasers]\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full\" title=\"Larger View &amp; Slideshow\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/gallery\/medallion-ceremony\/thumbs\/thumbs_dscn2655.jpg\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-7 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><span style=\"font-size: small; color: #000000;\">The Southern Gentlemen with a million stories to tell enjoy sharing just 1 or 2.<\/span><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><a title=\"The Southern Gentlemen with a million stories to tell enjoy sharing just 1 or 2.\" href=\"http:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/gallery\/medallion-ceremony\/img_0294.jpg\" data-rel=\"prettyPhoto[mainteasers]\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full\" title=\"Larger View &amp; Slideshow\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/gallery\/medallion-ceremony\/thumbs\/thumbs_img_0294.jpg\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-8 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><span style=\"font-size: small; color: #000000;\">George Strait and family's arrival for his Hall Of Fame Induction.<\/span><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><a title=\"George Strait and family's arrival for his Hall Of Fame Induction.\" href=\"http:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/gallery\/medallion-ceremony\/george_strait.jpg\" data-rel=\"prettyPhoto[mainteasers]\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full\" title=\"Larger View &amp; Slideshow\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/gallery\/medallion-ceremony\/thumbs\/thumbs_george_strait.jpg\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-9 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><span style=\"font-size: small; color: #000000;\">Before the Medallion Ceremony, Sonny, Doris &amp; Sis swap stories and laughs with Hall Of Fame Members Porter Wagner (seated left) &amp; George Jones (standing).<\/span><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><a title=\"Before the Medallion Ceremony, Sonny, Doris &amp; Sis swap stories and laughs with Hall Of Fame Members Porter Wagner (seated left) &amp; George Jones (standing).\" href=\"http:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/gallery\/medallion-ceremony\/img_0306.jpg\" data-rel=\"prettyPhoto[mainteasers]\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full\" title=\"Larger View &amp; Slideshow\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/gallery\/medallion-ceremony\/thumbs\/thumbs_img_0306.jpg\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-10 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><span style=\"font-size: small; color: #000000;\">Sonny &amp; Doris enjoy a visit with Randy Owen, following the Country Music Hall Of Fame \"Medallion Ceremony\".<\/span><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><a title=\"Sonny &amp; Doris enjoy a visit with Randy Owen, following the Country Music Hall Of Fame Medallion Ceremony.\" href=\"http:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/gallery\/medallion-ceremony\/img_0312.jpg\" data-rel=\"prettyPhoto[mainteasers]\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full\" title=\"Larger View &amp; Slideshow\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/gallery\/medallion-ceremony\/thumbs\/thumbs_img_0312.jpg\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-11 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><span style=\"font-size: small; color: #000000;\">A reunion of friends. Sonny James and The Southern Gentlemen with 16 consecutive #1 hit records.<\/span><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><a title=\"A reunion of friends. Sonny James and The Southern Gentlemen with 16 consecutive #1 hit records.\" href=\"http:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/gallery\/medallion-ceremony\/img_0303.jpg\" data-rel=\"prettyPhoto[mainteasers]\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full\" title=\"Larger View &amp; Slideshow\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/gallery\/medallion-ceremony\/thumbs\/thumbs_img_0303.jpg\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-12 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><span style=\"font-size: small; color: #000000;\"> During the Medallion Ceremony Randy Owen sang an amazingly inspired a capella performance of \"You're The Only World I Know\", backed up by the strong rich vocal harmonies of The Southern Gentlemen. <br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\n[Pictured Left to Right - Jack Galloway, Lin Bown, Hall of Fame Member Randy Owen, Gary Robble, Glenn Huggins]<\/span><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><a title=\" During the Medallion Ceremony Randy Owen sang an amazingly inspired a capella performance of \"You're The Only World I Know\", backed up by the strong rich vocal harmonies of The Southern Gentlemen. Pictured Left to Right - Jack Galloway, Lin Bown, Hall of Fame Member Randy Owen, Gary Robble, Glenn Huggins\" href=\"http:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/gallery\/medallion-ceremony\/randy-owen-the-southern-gentlemen-print.jpg\" data-rel=\"prettyPhoto[mainteasers]\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full\" title=\"Larger View &amp; Slideshow\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/gallery\/medallion-ceremony\/thumbs\/thumbs_randy-owen-the-southern-gentlemen-print.jpg\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-13 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><span style=\"font-size: small; color: #000000;\">A memorable highlight of the evening was Ray Stevens and George Lindey's perhaps a bit overly inspired rendition of Running Bear.<\/span><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><a title=\"A memorable highlight of the evening was Ray Stevens and George Lindey's perhaps a bit overly inspired rendition of Running Bear.\" href=\"http:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/gallery\/medallion-ceremony\/ray_george.jpg\" data-rel=\"prettyPhoto[mainteasers]\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full\" title=\"Larger View &amp; Slideshow\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/gallery\/medallion-ceremony\/thumbs\/thumbs_ray_george.jpg\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-14 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><span style=\"font-size: small; color: #000000;\">Sonny receives his Medallion from his dear long-time friend Porter Wagoner.<\/span><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><a title=\"Sonny receives his Medallion from his dear long-time friend Porter Wagoner.\" href=\"http:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/gallery\/medallion-ceremony\/sonny-porter-medal.jpg\" data-rel=\"prettyPhoto[mainteasers]\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full\" title=\"Larger View &amp; Slideshow\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/gallery\/medallion-ceremony\/thumbs\/thumbs_sonny-porter-medal.jpg\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-15 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><span style=\"font-size: small; color: #000000;\">Dear friend Harold Bradley receiving his Hall Of Fame Medallion from another dear friend and Hall Of Fame Member, Brenda Lee.<\/span><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><a title=\"Dear friend Harold Bradley receiving his Hall Of Fame Medallion from another dear friend and Hall Of Fame Member, Brenda Lee.\" href=\"http:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/gallery\/medallion-ceremony\/harold_bradley.jpg\" data-rel=\"prettyPhoto[mainteasers]\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full\" title=\"Larger View &amp; Slideshow\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/gallery\/medallion-ceremony\/thumbs\/thumbs_harold_bradley.jpg\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-16 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><span style=\"font-size: small; color: #000000;\">Reba McEntire performing during the evening's celebration.<\/span><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><a title=\"Reba McEntire performing during the evening's celebration.\" href=\"http:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/gallery\/medallion-ceremony\/reba.jpg\" data-rel=\"prettyPhoto[mainteasers]\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full\" title=\"Larger View &amp; Slideshow\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/gallery\/medallion-ceremony\/thumbs\/thumbs_reba.jpg\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-17 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><span style=\"font-size: small; color: #000000;\"> A true tradition... The Medallion Ceremony ends with a family celebration, singing \"Will The Circle Be Unbroken\".<\/span><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><a title=\" A true tradition... The Medallion Ceremony ends with a family celebration, singing \"Will The Circle Be Unbroken\".\" href=\"http:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/gallery\/medallion-ceremony\/willthe_circle.jpg\" data-rel=\"prettyPhoto[mainteasers]\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full\" title=\"Larger View &amp; Slideshow\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/gallery\/medallion-ceremony\/thumbs\/thumbs_willthe_circle.jpg\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-18 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><span style=\"font-size: small; color: #000000;\">COUNTRY MUSIC HALL OF FAME INDUCTION: A photo for the ages... Three men whose talents, recordings &amp; achievements are legendary.  Three men, who share a common simple faith in God, Hope, Family &amp; Friends.<\/span><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><a title=\"COUNTRY MUSIC HALL OF FAME INDUCTION: A photo for the ages... Three men whose talents, recordings &amp; achievements are legendary.  Three men, who share a common simple faith in God, Hope, Family &amp; Friends.\" href=\"http:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/gallery\/medallion-ceremony\/sonny_george_harold.jpg\" data-rel=\"prettyPhoto[mainteasers]\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full\" title=\"Larger View &amp; Slideshow\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/gallery\/medallion-ceremony\/thumbs\/thumbs_sonny_george_harold.jpg\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-19 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><span style=\"font-size: small; color: #000000;\">A return visit to the Hall Of Fame by Glenn Huggins &amp; Gary Robble following the official placement of Sonny's plaque.<\/span><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><a title=\"A return visit to the Hall Of Fame by Glenn Huggins &amp; Gary Robble following the official placement of Sonny's plaque.\" href=\"http:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/gallery\/medallion-ceremony\/dscn2619.jpg\" data-rel=\"prettyPhoto[mainteasers]\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full\" title=\"Larger View &amp; Slideshow\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/gallery\/medallion-ceremony\/thumbs\/thumbs_dscn2619.jpg\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<!-- #tablepress-6 from cache -->\n<\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":6,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"ngg_post_thumbnail":0,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-2867","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2867"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2867"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2867\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2867"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}