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  1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Jo-El_SonnierJo-El Sonnier - Wikipedia

    Jo-El Sonnier ( / ʒoʊˌɛl sɒnˈjeɪ /; born Joel Sonnier; October 2, 1946 – January 13, 2024) was an American singer-songwriter and accordionist who performed country music and Cajun music.

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  3. www.nytimes.com › 2024/01/26 › artsJo-El Sonnier, Who Sparked a Revival of Cajun Music, Dies at 77

    Jan 26, 2024 · Jo-El Sonnier, a singer and accordionist who revived Cajun music in popular culture with hit versions of Richard Thompson’s “Tear-Stained Letter” and Slim Harpo’s “Rainin’ in My Heart,” and with...

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  4. www.youtube.com › watchJo-El Sonnier: Evangeline Special (Live) - YouTube

    Dec 30, 2010 · The great "King of Cajun", Jo-El Sonnier, performing a well known Cajun song "Evangeline Special".

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  6. www.billboard.com › music › music-newsJo-El Sonnier Dead: Grammy-Winning Cajun & Country Musician ... -...

    Jan 14, 2024 · Jo-El Sonnier, the Grammy-winning artist from Louisiana who performed Cajun and country music, has died at age 77. Sonnier passed away while on tour, Texas country music promoter Tracy Pitcox...

  7. www.theadvocate.com › acadiana › entertainment_lifeJo-El Sonnier dies at age 77 after Texas concert: Generous...

    Jan 14, 2024 · Grammy Award-winning Cajun and country recording artist Jo-El Sonnier died Saturday at the age of 77 while on tour in Texas. The Louisiana legend had just completed a Saturday night...

  8. americansongwriter.com › fans-remember-country-cajun-singerFans Remember Country & Cajun Singer Jo-El Sonnier, Dead at 77...

    Jan 15, 2024 · Grammy-winning country and Cajun singer/accordion player Jo-El Sonnier died Saturday, January 13, after suffering a heart attack following a performance at the Llano Country Opry show in Llano...

  9. www.al.com › life › 2024For Cajun star Jo-El Sonnier, death came after final encore

    Jan 21, 2024 · Jo-El Sonnier, a Louisiana music legend and Grammy winner, passed away after performing his signature song "Tear Stained Letter" at the Llano Country Opry in Texas. He was 77 and had a long career in Cajun and country music.