{"id":2875,"date":"2012-04-30T21:07:21","date_gmt":"2012-05-01T03:07:21","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/?page_id=2875"},"modified":"2026-09-24T00:12:14","modified_gmt":"2026-09-24T06:12:14","slug":"1980s-beyond","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/photo-galleries\/1980s-beyond\/","title":{"rendered":"1980s & Beyond"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Photo Gallery · Home & Honors<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t

1980s & Beyond<\/h1>\n\t\t\t\t\t

By the mid-1980s Sonny chose to be at Doris’s side for good. Together they spent their time with lifelong friends and family, traveling often and appearing to accept the awards and recognition earned by an extraordinary career.<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n

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\"Sonny<\/a>
Sonny signing autographs following one of his many appearances.<\/figcaption><\/figure>
\"One<\/a>
One of Sonny's favorite personal performance photos while truly enjoying himself on stage.<\/figcaption><\/figure>
\"He<\/a>
He was the third inductee into the Alabama Music Hall of Fame \u2013 1987.<\/strong>View Alabama Music Hall Of Fame.<\/figcaption><\/figure>
\"The<\/a>
The James\u2019 and the Arnolds enjoy an evening of entertainment. Sonny, wife Doris, Sally and Eddy Arnold.<\/figcaption><\/figure>
\"He<\/a>
He treasures his longtime friendship with Hall of Famer Little Jimmy Dickens.<\/figcaption><\/figure>
\"Sonny<\/a>
Sonny James & Minnie Pearl.<\/figcaption><\/figure>
\"The<\/a>
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.<\/figcaption><\/figure>
\"Sonny<\/a>
Sonny James & The Jordanaires. Their great voices along with Sonny's Southern Gentleman gave fans some of the Artists most enjoyable recordings.<\/figcaption><\/figure>
\"Sonny<\/a>
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.<\/figcaption><\/figure>
\"Clowning<\/a>
Clowning it up with good friend Dottie West.<\/figcaption><\/figure>
\"Fishing<\/a>
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.\nHear a live performance audio clip from the Grand Ole Opry in 1965 when - even then - Sonny was asked about his fishing.:<\/figcaption>
\"To<\/a>
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.<\/figcaption><\/figure>
\"Sonny,<\/a>
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.<\/figcaption><\/figure>
\"June,<\/a>
June, 2001<\/strong>MALE GOLDEN VOICE AWARD Golden Voice Awards<\/figcaption><\/figure>
\"November,<\/a>
November, 2001<\/strong>MASTER ACHIEVEMENT AWARD (R.O.P.E. AWARDS)<\/figcaption><\/figure>
\"June,<\/a>
June, 2002<\/strong>CAREER ACHIEVEMENT AWARD The Country Music DJ Hall of Fame and Country Radio Broadcasters, Inc.<\/figcaption><\/figure>
\"COUNTRY<\/a>
COUNTRY MUSIC HALL OF FAME INDUCTION: A photo for the ages... Three men whose talents, recordings & achievements are legendary. Three men, who share a common simple faith in God, Hope, Family & Friends.\nSonny James - George Strait - Harold Bradley\nView all photos from this historic occasion.<\/figcaption><\/figure>
\"Sonny<\/a>
Sonny and Doris with Mel Tillis at the 2007 Medallion Ceremony at the Country Music Hall of Fame in Nashville on Oct. 28th.<\/figcaption><\/figure>
\"Charlie<\/a>
Charlie Louvin and Sonny enjoying some time to visit during a Hall Of Fame reception.<\/figcaption><\/figure>
\"Sonny<\/a>
Sonny with David McCormick and Bud Wendell following the Induction of Jean Shepard into the Hall Of Fame.<\/figcaption><\/figure>
\"Always<\/a>
Always active, Sonny certainly enjoys supporting the recording industry whenever possible.<\/figcaption><\/figure>
\"While<\/a>
While attending the 2013 CMHOF Medallion Ceremony for the induction of Kenny Rogers, Bobby Bare and Jack Clement on Sunday, October 27th, Barry Gibb & Sonny came together as friends on the stage after the fabulous ceremony had ended with great admiration and appreciation of each others music, careers, common friends, and musical mentors to enjoy a few private moments. Left to right are Sonny James - Barry Gibb - Greg Robble.\nView more about Barry Gibb & Sonny James.<\/figcaption><\/figure>