{"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":"2024-09-13T13:07:06","modified_gmt":"2024-09-13T19:07:06","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":"Country Music Hall Of Fame Medallion Ceremony"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3035\" src=\"http:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/uploads\/content-header-montage.jpg\" alt=\"Sonny James\" width=\"890\" height=\"297\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/uploads\/content-header-montage.jpg 890w, https:\/\/www.sonnyjames.com\/hof\/wp-content\/uploads\/content-header-montage-300x100.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 890px) 100vw, 890px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Country Music Hall Of Fame Medallion Ceremony<\/h2>\n<p><strong>May 6th, 2007 Medallion Ceremony: A Musical Tribute To Sonny James<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>&#8220;A World of Our Own&#8221;: Connie Smith, vocals. Dann Huff, acoustic guitar<\/li>\n<li>&#8220;Your the Only World I Know&#8221;: Randy Owen, vocals.<\/li>\n<li>&#8220;Young Love&#8221;: Vince Gill, vocals &amp; guitar.<\/li>\n<li>&#8220;Running Bear&#8221;: Ray Stevens, vocals. With Special Appearance by George Lindsey.<\/li>\n<li>All Performances Featuring the Southern Gentlemen: Lin Bown \u2022 Jack Galloway \u2022 Glenn Huggins \u2022 Gary Robble<\/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<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Country Music Hall Of Fame Medallion Ceremony May 6th, 2007 Medallion Ceremony: A Musical Tribute To Sonny James &#8220;A World of Our Own&#8221;: Connie Smith, vocals. Dann Huff, acoustic guitar &#8220;Your the Only World I Know&#8221;: Randy Owen, vocals. &#8220;Young Love&#8221;: Vince Gill, vocals &amp; guitar. &#8220;Running Bear&#8221;: Ray Stevens, vocals. 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