What is Jo El Sonnier's full name?
Jo-El Sonnier
Jo El Sonnier date of birth:
October 2, 1946
How old is Jo El Sonnier?
79
Where was Jo El Sonnier born?
Rayne, Louisiana, USA
What is Jo El Sonnier nationality?
American
What is Jo El Sonnier's occupation?
Singer-songwriter, accordionist
What genre is Jo El Sonnier's work?
Country, Cajun
What instruments does Jo El Sonnier play?
Vocals, Cajun accordion, Guitar, Harmonica
Short Biography
Jo-El Sonnier (/ʒoʊˌɛl sɒnˈjeɪ/; born October 2, 1946, in Rayne, Louisiana) is an American singer-songwriter and accordionist who performs country music and Cajun music. Originally signed to Mercury Nashville Records, Sonnier charted several minor singles on the Billboard country charts in the late 1970s. By the late 1980s, he had signed to RCA Records, breaking through with the Top Ten hits "No More One More Time" and a cover of Richard Thompson's "Tear Stained Letter". Although his chart success waned by the late 1980s, he has continued recording music. He has recorded more than thirty albums, primarily on independent labels. On February 8, 2015 Jo-El won a Grammy Award for Best Regional Roots Music Album.