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Andrew Cormier. Photo by David Simpson

In Memoriam: Andrew Cormier (1936 – 2019)

July 30, 2019 by: Herman Fuselier

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 ...

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