Country Music Hall Of Fame Medallion Ceremony
May 6th, 2007 Medallion Ceremony: A Musical Tribute To Sonny James
- “A World of Our Own”: Connie Smith, vocals. Dann Huff, acoustic guitar
- “Your the Only World I Know”: Randy Owen, vocals.
- “Young Love”: Vince Gill, vocals & guitar.
- “Running Bear”: Ray Stevens, vocals. With Special Appearance by George Lindsey.
- All Performances Featuring the Southern Gentlemen: Lin Bown • Jack Galloway • Glenn Huggins • Gary Robble
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| Greeted by country music fans, media & gracious Hall Of Fame leadership - Sonny, Doris and party arrive at the red carpet for the Medallion Ceremony & annual family reunion of membership. |  |
| A proud moment for everyone as Kyle Young, director of the Hall of Fame and Museum, personally welcomes Sonny, Doris, Thelma & Milo to this honored occasion. |  |
| Milo Liggett, sporting his recognizable & 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. |  |
| Arriving with Sonny & performing during the ceremony - Long time friends & staples of 'The Sonny James Sound'... The Southern Gentlemen. |  |
| Sonny shares his thoughts and appreciation to media representatives along the red carpet. |  |
| The Southern Gentlemen with a million stories to tell enjoy sharing just 1 or 2. |  |
| George Strait and family's arrival for his Hall Of Fame Induction. |  |
| Before the Medallion Ceremony, Sonny, Doris & Sis swap stories and laughs with Hall Of Fame Members Porter Wagner (seated left) & George Jones (standing). |  |
| Sonny & Doris enjoy a visit with Randy Owen, following the Country Music Hall Of Fame "Medallion Ceremony". |  |
| A reunion of friends. Sonny James and The Southern Gentlemen with 16 consecutive #1 hit records. |  |
| 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] |  |
| A memorable highlight of the evening was Ray Stevens and George Lindey's perhaps a bit overly inspired rendition of Running Bear. |  |
| Sonny receives his Medallion from his dear long-time friend Porter Wagoner. |  |
| Dear friend Harold Bradley receiving his Hall Of Fame Medallion from another dear friend and Hall Of Fame Member, Brenda Lee. |  |
| Reba McEntire performing during the evening's celebration. |  |
| A true tradition... The Medallion Ceremony ends with a family celebration, singing "Will The Circle Be Unbroken". |  |
| 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. |  |
| A return visit to the Hall Of Fame by Glenn Huggins & Gary Robble following the official placement of Sonny's plaque. |  |
