During his 60 years on stage, Cajun music legend Jo-El Sonnier enjoyed rare crossover success, with two top ten country hits, and performances at the Grand Ole Opry.

Sonnier’s career highlights also include a show with Cajun accordionist Andrew Cormier at a Texas dancehall. Sonnier was only 13 years old.

He had recorded his first single, “Tes Yeux Bleu (Little Blue Eyes),” just ...