James was inducted into the Louisiana Hall of Fame in 2009 for his contribution to the rich history and heritage of music in the great state of Louisiana.
The photo below was taken in April 2013, when fellow Shreveport native D.J. Fontana was also inducted in the LMHOF. Pictured is (left to right) James Burton, Mike Shephard-Director of Louisiana Hall of Fame and D.J. Fontana. Pictured is (left to right) James Burton, Mike Shephard-Director of Louisiana Hall of Fame and D.J. Fontana.
