Jo El Sonnier

Oct 01, 1946 - Jan 12, 2024

Llano, TX

Grammy Award-winning Cajun and country recording artist Jo-El Sonnier, 77, passed away on January 13, 2024, in Austin, Texas, succumbing to a heart attack while on tour. The Louisiana legend had just concluded a performance at the Llano Country Opry, receiving a standing ovation for his rendition of "Tear-Stained Letter." Tragically, he suffered a major heart attack shortly after, leading to his untimely demise. Born on October 2, 1946, in Rayne, Louisiana, to French-speaking sharecroppers, Jo-E...Read More

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