{"id":2905,"date":"2012-05-03T10:14:02","date_gmt":"2012-05-03T16:14:02","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/?page_id=2905"},"modified":"2026-09-24T00:12:15","modified_gmt":"2026-09-24T06:12:15","slug":"country-music-hall-of-fame-medallion-ceremony","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/photo-galleries\/country-music-hall-of-fame-medallion-ceremony\/","title":{"rendered":"Hall of Fame Medallion Ceremony"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"2905\" class=\"elementor elementor-2905\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5474c8b e-con e-atomic-element e-flexbox-base e-default-div sj-page-hero e-5474c8b-8baed5b \" data-id=\"5474c8b\" data-element_type=\"e-flexbox\" data-e-type=\"e-flexbox\" data-interaction-id=\"5474c8b\" data-e-type=\"e-flexbox\" data-id=\"5474c8b\">\n    <div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5474c8bin e-con e-atomic-element e-flexbox-base e-default-div sj-in e-5474c8bin-67e704f \" data-id=\"5474c8bin\" data-element_type=\"e-flexbox\" data-e-type=\"e-flexbox\" data-interaction-id=\"5474c8bin\" data-e-type=\"e-flexbox\" data-id=\"5474c8bin\">\n    <div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-97cbfe6 e-con e-atomic-element e-div-block-base e-default-div sj-eyebrow sj-eyebrow--gold sj-w sj-hw e-97cbfe6-3e369de \" data-id=\"97cbfe6\" data-element_type=\"e-div-block\" data-e-type=\"e-div-block\" data-interaction-id=\"97cbfe6\" data-e-type=\"e-div-block\" data-id=\"97cbfe6\">\n    \t\t\t<p class=\"sj-h e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"97cbfe6h\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"97cbfe6h\">Photo Gallery &middot; May 6, 2007<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<h1 data-interaction-id=\"c250a06\" class=\"sj-hero-title sj-w sj-h e-heading-base e-default-h1\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"c250a06\">Hall of Fame Medallion Ceremony<\/h1>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"sj-hero-lede sj-w sj-te sj-tx e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"b37810b\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"b37810b\">Greeted by fans, press and the gracious leadership of the Country Music Hall of Fame, Sonny, Doris and friends gathered for his medallion ceremony &mdash; a musical tribute and a family reunion of the Hall&rsquo;s membership.<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-gallery-hof-ceremony e-con e-atomic-element e-flexbox-base e-default-div sj-sec e-gallery-hof-ceremony-7941377 \" data-id=\"gallery-hof-ceremony\" data-element_type=\"e-flexbox\" data-e-type=\"e-flexbox\" data-interaction-id=\"gallery-hof-ceremony\" data-e-type=\"e-flexbox\" data-id=\"gallery-hof-ceremony\">\n    <div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-gallery-hof-ceremonyin e-con e-atomic-element e-flexbox-base e-default-div sj-in e-gallery-hof-ceremonyin-153fcaf \" data-id=\"gallery-hof-ceremonyin\" data-element_type=\"e-flexbox\" data-e-type=\"e-flexbox\" data-interaction-id=\"gallery-hof-ceremonyin\" data-e-type=\"e-flexbox\" data-id=\"gallery-hof-ceremonyin\">\n    <div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bda25f8 e-con e-atomic-element e-flexbox-base e-default-div sj-card sj-card--flat e-bda25f8-3aa20bb \" data-id=\"bda25f8\" data-element_type=\"e-flexbox\" data-e-type=\"e-flexbox\" data-interaction-id=\"bda25f8\" data-e-type=\"e-flexbox\" data-id=\"bda25f8\">\n    \t\t\t<h3 data-interaction-id=\"69deb51\" class=\"sj-card-title sj-w sj-h e-heading-base e-default-h3\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"69deb51\">A Musical Tribute to Sonny James<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-581c5bf sj-card-text elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"581c5bf\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul style=\"margin:0;padding-left:1.1em;line-height:1.9\"><li><strong>&ldquo;A World of Our Own&rdquo;<\/strong> &mdash; Connie Smith, vocals; Dann Huff, acoustic guitar<\/li><li><strong>&ldquo;You&rsquo;re the Only World I Know&rdquo;<\/strong> &mdash; Randy Owen, vocals<\/li><li><strong>&ldquo;Young Love&rdquo;<\/strong> &mdash; Vince Gill, vocals &amp; guitar<\/li><li><strong>&ldquo;Running Bear&rdquo;<\/strong> &mdash; Ray Stevens, vocals, with a special appearance by George Lindsey<\/li><\/ul><p style=\"margin-top:14px\">All performances featured the Southern Gentlemen: Lin Bown, Jack Galloway, Glenn Huggins and Gary Robble.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-baec023 e-con e-atomic-element e-flexbox-base e-default-div e-baec023-c7c2abf \" data-id=\"baec023\" data-element_type=\"e-flexbox\" data-e-type=\"e-flexbox\" data-interaction-id=\"baec023\" data-e-type=\"e-flexbox\" data-id=\"baec023\">\n    <div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5a11d5c e-con e-atomic-element e-div-block-base e-default-div sj-eyebrow sj-eyebrow--plain sj-w sj-hw e-5a11d5c-74ad6fd \" data-id=\"5a11d5c\" data-element_type=\"e-div-block\" data-e-type=\"e-div-block\" data-interaction-id=\"5a11d5c\" data-e-type=\"e-div-block\" data-id=\"5a11d5c\">\n    \t\t\t<p class=\"sj-h e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"5a11d5ch\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"5a11d5ch\">18 photographs &middot; select any image to view it full size<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-730dd34 elementor-widget elementor-widget-shortcode\" data-id=\"730dd34\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"shortcode.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-shortcode\"><div class=\"sj-gallery\" role=\"list\"><figure class=\"sj-photo\" role=\"listitem\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/uploads\/sj-galleries\/hof-ceremony\/dscn2639.jpg\" data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-elementor-lightbox-slideshow=\"sj-hof-ceremony\" data-elementor-lightbox-description=\"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.\" aria-label=\"View larger photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"768\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/uploads\/sj-galleries\/hof-ceremony\/dscn2639-768x576.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium_large size-medium_large\" alt=\"Greeted by country music fans, media &amp; gracious Hall Of Fame leadership - Sonny, Doris and\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"object-position:50% 18%\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/uploads\/sj-galleries\/hof-ceremony\/dscn2639-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/uploads\/sj-galleries\/hof-ceremony\/dscn2639-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/uploads\/sj-galleries\/hof-ceremony\/dscn2639.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>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.<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class=\"sj-photo\" role=\"listitem\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/uploads\/sj-galleries\/hof-ceremony\/dscn2645.jpg\" data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-elementor-lightbox-slideshow=\"sj-hof-ceremony\" data-elementor-lightbox-description=\"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.\" aria-label=\"View larger photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"768\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/uploads\/sj-galleries\/hof-ceremony\/dscn2645-768x576.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium_large size-medium_large\" alt=\"A proud moment for everyone as Kyle Young, director of the Hall of Fame and Museum,\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"object-position:50% 18%\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/uploads\/sj-galleries\/hof-ceremony\/dscn2645-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/uploads\/sj-galleries\/hof-ceremony\/dscn2645-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/uploads\/sj-galleries\/hof-ceremony\/dscn2645.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>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.<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class=\"sj-photo\" role=\"listitem\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/uploads\/sj-galleries\/hof-ceremony\/dscn2641.jpg\" data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-elementor-lightbox-slideshow=\"sj-hof-ceremony\" data-elementor-lightbox-description=\"Milo Liggett, sporting his recognizable &amp; endearing personality - Always the backbone to Sonny&#039;s impeccably entertaining live performances, and a friend for over 5 amazing decades. At Milo&#039;s side throughout the evening... Sonny&#039;s Beloved Sis, Thelma.\" aria-label=\"View larger photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"768\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/uploads\/sj-galleries\/hof-ceremony\/dscn2641-768x576.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium_large size-medium_large\" alt=\"Milo Liggett, sporting his recognizable &amp; endearing personality - Always the backbone to Sonny&#039;s impeccably entertaining\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"object-position:50% 18%\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/uploads\/sj-galleries\/hof-ceremony\/dscn2641-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/uploads\/sj-galleries\/hof-ceremony\/dscn2641-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/uploads\/sj-galleries\/hof-ceremony\/dscn2641.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Milo Liggett, sporting his recognizable &amp; endearing personality - Always the backbone to Sonny&#039;s impeccably entertaining live performances, and a friend for over 5 amazing decades. At Milo&#039;s side throughout the evening... Sonny&#039;s Beloved Sis, Thelma.<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class=\"sj-photo\" role=\"listitem\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/uploads\/sj-galleries\/hof-ceremony\/dscn2640.jpg\" data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-elementor-lightbox-slideshow=\"sj-hof-ceremony\" data-elementor-lightbox-description=\"Arriving with Sonny &amp; performing during the ceremony - Long time friends &amp; staples of &#039;The Sonny James Sound&#039;... The Southern Gentlemen.\" aria-label=\"View larger photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"768\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/uploads\/sj-galleries\/hof-ceremony\/dscn2640-768x576.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium_large size-medium_large\" alt=\"Arriving with Sonny &amp; performing during the ceremony - Long time friends &amp; staples of &#039;The\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"object-position:50% 18%\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/uploads\/sj-galleries\/hof-ceremony\/dscn2640-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/uploads\/sj-galleries\/hof-ceremony\/dscn2640-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/uploads\/sj-galleries\/hof-ceremony\/dscn2640.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Arriving with Sonny &amp; performing during the ceremony - Long time friends &amp; staples of &#039;The Sonny James Sound&#039;... The Southern Gentlemen.<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class=\"sj-photo\" role=\"listitem\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/uploads\/sj-galleries\/hof-ceremony\/dscn2655.jpg\" data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-elementor-lightbox-slideshow=\"sj-hof-ceremony\" data-elementor-lightbox-description=\"Sonny shares his thoughts and appreciation to media representatives along the red carpet.\" aria-label=\"View larger photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"768\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/uploads\/sj-galleries\/hof-ceremony\/dscn2655-768x576.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium_large size-medium_large\" alt=\"Sonny shares his thoughts and appreciation to media representatives along the red carpet.\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"object-position:50% 0%\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/uploads\/sj-galleries\/hof-ceremony\/dscn2655-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/uploads\/sj-galleries\/hof-ceremony\/dscn2655-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/uploads\/sj-galleries\/hof-ceremony\/dscn2655.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Sonny shares his thoughts and appreciation to media representatives along the red carpet.<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class=\"sj-photo\" role=\"listitem\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/uploads\/sj-galleries\/hof-ceremony\/img_0294.jpg\" data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-elementor-lightbox-slideshow=\"sj-hof-ceremony\" data-elementor-lightbox-description=\"The Southern Gentlemen with a million stories to tell enjoy sharing just 1 or 2.\" aria-label=\"View larger photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"768\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/uploads\/sj-galleries\/hof-ceremony\/img_0294-768x576.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium_large size-medium_large\" alt=\"The Southern Gentlemen with a million stories to tell enjoy sharing just 1 or 2.\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"object-position:50% 18%\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/uploads\/sj-galleries\/hof-ceremony\/img_0294-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/uploads\/sj-galleries\/hof-ceremony\/img_0294-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/uploads\/sj-galleries\/hof-ceremony\/img_0294.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>The Southern Gentlemen with a million stories to tell enjoy sharing just 1 or 2.<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class=\"sj-photo\" role=\"listitem\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/uploads\/sj-galleries\/hof-ceremony\/george_strait.jpg\" data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-elementor-lightbox-slideshow=\"sj-hof-ceremony\" data-elementor-lightbox-description=\"George Strait and family&#039;s arrival for his Hall Of Fame Induction.\" aria-label=\"View larger photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"768\" height=\"526\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/uploads\/sj-galleries\/hof-ceremony\/george_strait-768x526.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium_large size-medium_large\" alt=\"George Strait and family&#039;s arrival for his Hall Of Fame Induction.\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"object-position:50% 0%\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/uploads\/sj-galleries\/hof-ceremony\/george_strait-768x526.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/uploads\/sj-galleries\/hof-ceremony\/george_strait-300x206.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/uploads\/sj-galleries\/hof-ceremony\/george_strait.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>George Strait and family&#039;s arrival for his Hall Of Fame Induction.<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class=\"sj-photo\" role=\"listitem\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/uploads\/sj-galleries\/hof-ceremony\/img_0306.jpg\" data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-elementor-lightbox-slideshow=\"sj-hof-ceremony\" data-elementor-lightbox-description=\"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).\" aria-label=\"View larger photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"768\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/uploads\/sj-galleries\/hof-ceremony\/img_0306-768x576.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium_large size-medium_large\" alt=\"Before the Medallion Ceremony, Sonny, Doris &amp; Sis swap stories and laughs with Hall Of Fame\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"object-position:50% 18%\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/uploads\/sj-galleries\/hof-ceremony\/img_0306-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/uploads\/sj-galleries\/hof-ceremony\/img_0306-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/uploads\/sj-galleries\/hof-ceremony\/img_0306.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>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).<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class=\"sj-photo\" role=\"listitem\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/uploads\/sj-galleries\/hof-ceremony\/img_0312.jpg\" data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-elementor-lightbox-slideshow=\"sj-hof-ceremony\" data-elementor-lightbox-description=\"Sonny &amp; Doris enjoy a visit with Randy Owen, following the Country Music Hall Of Fame &quot;Medallion Ceremony&quot;.\" aria-label=\"View larger photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/uploads\/sj-galleries\/hof-ceremony\/img_0312.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium_large size-medium_large\" alt=\"Sonny &amp; Doris enjoy a visit with Randy Owen, following the Country Music Hall Of Fame\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"object-position:50% 6%\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/uploads\/sj-galleries\/hof-ceremony\/img_0312.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/uploads\/sj-galleries\/hof-ceremony\/img_0312-225x300.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Sonny &amp; Doris enjoy a visit with Randy Owen, following the Country Music Hall Of Fame &quot;Medallion Ceremony&quot;.<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class=\"sj-photo\" role=\"listitem\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/uploads\/sj-galleries\/hof-ceremony\/img_0303.jpg\" data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-elementor-lightbox-slideshow=\"sj-hof-ceremony\" data-elementor-lightbox-description=\"A reunion of friends. Sonny James and The Southern Gentlemen with 16 consecutive #1 hit records.\" aria-label=\"View larger photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"768\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/uploads\/sj-galleries\/hof-ceremony\/img_0303-768x576.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium_large size-medium_large\" alt=\"A reunion of friends. Sonny James and The Southern Gentlemen with 16 consecutive #1 hit records.\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"object-position:50% 18%\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/uploads\/sj-galleries\/hof-ceremony\/img_0303-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/uploads\/sj-galleries\/hof-ceremony\/img_0303-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/uploads\/sj-galleries\/hof-ceremony\/img_0303.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>A reunion of friends. Sonny James and The Southern Gentlemen with 16 consecutive #1 hit records.<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class=\"sj-photo\" role=\"listitem\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/uploads\/sj-galleries\/hof-ceremony\/randy-owen-the-southern-gentlemen-print.jpg\" data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-elementor-lightbox-slideshow=\"sj-hof-ceremony\" data-elementor-lightbox-description=\"During the Medallion Ceremony Randy Owen sang an amazingly inspired a capella performance of &quot;You&#039;re The Only World I Know&quot;, backed up by the strong rich vocal harmonies of The Southern Gentlemen.\" aria-label=\"View larger photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"768\" height=\"584\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/uploads\/sj-galleries\/hof-ceremony\/randy-owen-the-southern-gentlemen-print-768x584.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium_large size-medium_large\" alt=\"During the Medallion Ceremony Randy Owen sang an amazingly inspired a capella performance of &quot;You&#039;re The\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"object-position:50% 6%\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/uploads\/sj-galleries\/hof-ceremony\/randy-owen-the-southern-gentlemen-print-768x584.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/uploads\/sj-galleries\/hof-ceremony\/randy-owen-the-southern-gentlemen-print-300x228.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/uploads\/sj-galleries\/hof-ceremony\/randy-owen-the-southern-gentlemen-print.jpg 789w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>During the Medallion Ceremony Randy Owen sang an amazingly inspired a capella performance of &quot;You&#039;re The Only World I Know&quot;, backed up by the strong rich vocal harmonies of The Southern Gentlemen.<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class=\"sj-photo\" role=\"listitem\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/uploads\/sj-galleries\/hof-ceremony\/ray_george.jpg\" data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-elementor-lightbox-slideshow=\"sj-hof-ceremony\" data-elementor-lightbox-description=\"A memorable highlight of the evening was Ray Stevens and George Lindey&#039;s perhaps a bit overly inspired rendition of Running Bear.\" aria-label=\"View larger photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"550\" height=\"368\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/uploads\/sj-galleries\/hof-ceremony\/ray_george.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium_large size-medium_large\" alt=\"A memorable highlight of the evening was Ray Stevens and George Lindey&#039;s perhaps a bit overly\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"object-position:50% 18%\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/uploads\/sj-galleries\/hof-ceremony\/ray_george.jpg 550w, https:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/uploads\/sj-galleries\/hof-ceremony\/ray_george-300x201.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>A memorable highlight of the evening was Ray Stevens and George Lindey&#039;s perhaps a bit overly inspired rendition of Running Bear.<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class=\"sj-photo\" role=\"listitem\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/uploads\/sj-galleries\/hof-ceremony\/sonny-porter-medal.jpg\" data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-elementor-lightbox-slideshow=\"sj-hof-ceremony\" data-elementor-lightbox-description=\"Sonny receives his Medallion from his dear long-time friend Porter Wagoner.\" aria-label=\"View larger photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"549\" height=\"365\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/uploads\/sj-galleries\/hof-ceremony\/sonny-porter-medal.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium_large size-medium_large\" alt=\"Sonny receives his Medallion from his dear long-time friend Porter Wagoner.\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"object-position:50% 18%\" 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The Medallion Ceremony ends with a family celebration, singing &quot;Will The Circle Be Unbroken&quot;.\" aria-label=\"View larger photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"550\" height=\"358\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/uploads\/sj-galleries\/hof-ceremony\/willthe_circle.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium_large size-medium_large\" alt=\"A true tradition... The Medallion Ceremony ends with a family celebration, singing &quot;Will The Circle Be\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"object-position:50% 18%\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/uploads\/sj-galleries\/hof-ceremony\/willthe_circle.jpg 550w, https:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/uploads\/sj-galleries\/hof-ceremony\/willthe_circle-300x195.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>A true tradition... 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