Oct 23, 2024
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (KTAL/KMSS) – Shreveport native and Rock & Roll Hall of Famer James Burton's name was forever etched on another famed music hall on Sunday. The Country Music Hall of Fame inducted its 153, 154, and 155th members during a ceremony in Nashville on Oct. 20, where John Anderson, James Burton, and the late Toby Keith joined a league of Country Music giants. Anderson, Burton, Keith's widow, and Tricia Covel attended the Medallion Ceremony at the County Music Hall of Fame and Museum's CMA Theater. NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - OCTOBER 20: Honoree James Burton speaks onstage during the Class of 2024 Medallion Ceremony at Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum on October 20, 2024 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Terry Wyatt/Getty Images for Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum)NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - OCTOBER 20: Keith Richards, James Burton and Steve Jordan attend theClass of 2024 Medallion Ceremony at Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum on October 20, 2024 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Terry Wyatt/Getty Images for Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum)NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - OCTOBER 20: (L-R) Keith Richards and James Burton attend theClass of 2024 Medallion Ceremony at Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum on October 20, 2024 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Terry Wyatt/Getty Images for Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum)NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - OCTOBER 20: Keith Richards and Vince Gill perform at the Class of 2024 Medallion Ceremony at Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum on October 20, 2024 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images for Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum)NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - OCTOBER 20: James Burton attends the Class of 2024 Medallion Ceremony at Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum on October 20, 2024 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images for Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum)NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - OCTOBER 20: James Burton (C) and Family attend the Class of 2024 Medallion Ceremony at Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum on October 20, 2024 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images for Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum)NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - OCTOBER 20: Steve Jordan and James Burton attend the Class of 2024 Medallion Ceremony at Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum on October 20, 2024 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Terry Wyatt/Getty Images for Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum) Burton was inducted into the Recording and/or Touring Musician category for the vast array of guitar accompaniments for multiple artists, including Elvis Presley and Elvis Costello. Elvis’ first performance in Louisiana was 70 years ago on live iconic radio broadcast Few guitarists have made a more sustained impression on country music — and popular music — than James Burton, who blended blues and country for a signature sound. By age 14, he was a “Louisiana Hayride” staff musician and created the memorable guitar lick for “Susie-Q” by Dale Hawkins. Burton soon graduated to Ricky Nelson’s band, where he crafted influential rockabilly licks and solos on more than 40 hits. As an in-demand studio picker, he played on records for artists ranging from Merle Haggard to the Beach Boys. He then led Country Music Hall of Fame member Elvis Presley’s band (1969–1977), followed by long stints backing John Denver, Country Music Hall of Fame member Emmylou Harris and others in bands and on records. Country Music Hall of Fame Burton's Medallion was presented by Vince Gill, who was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2005. Latest News Ohtani’s 50/50 ball shatters record for most expensive in sports history  NFL quarterback Andy Dalton, family involved in car accident: team Baton Rouge cat rescue to raise money with 'Cat Tales & Cocktails' event Despite E. coli outbreak, McDonald's says customers should feel confident eating at chain Geraldo Rivera: 'I wish I had bailed on the Trump train a lot sooner'
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