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  • JO-EL SONNIER
  • MUSIC EQUIPMENT RENTALS
  • WOODIE THORNTON - DRUMMER
  • KIM EWING
  • GREG WYREM
  • MIKE DODGEN
  • THE CONTRACTORS
  • LYNN WILSON
  • EDDY CHASTAIN
  • BOBBY COFFMAN BLUES TRIO
  • THE CLASSIC CRUISERS
  • DOODLES-POODLES & AUSSIES
  • AQHA COLORED HORSES
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Jo-EL Sonnier

It is so hard to share this sad news about our beloved Jo-EL. Jo-EL passed away on January 13th following a show in Llano, TX. He finished his show, received a standing ovation, and was called back for an encore of Jambalaya before he walked off the stage for the last time. He passed away with his beloved wife Bobbye by his side as she always was for the past 34 years. He was often referred to as a living legend and now he has crossed over to join the other true music legends. He loved his music, his God, his Louisiana, his band, his fans, his family and friends.  No one will ever duplicate his 65 years onstage sharing the music of his culture. He was "The Real Deal" and there will be "No More One More Time" for our Jo-EL. Rest in peace.



Jo-EL Sonnier is a living legend in the music industry. He is a Grammy award-winning singer/songwriter having written for all the greats like Johnny Cash, George Strait, Patty Loveless, Jerry Lee Lewis, and John Anderson. He has recorded many Top 10 country hits such as "Tear Stained Letter," "I've Been Around Enough to Know," "No More One More Time," and "Come on Joe." His career also includes movies and television. Most recently he appeared on HBO in "True Detectives" with Woody Harrelson and Matthew McConaughey.

 He has over 30 albums to his credit and has performed for thousands of people on stages around the world. He has performed with other legends like George Jones, Merle Haggard, Johnny Cash, Garth Brooks, Alan Jackson and most recently with Tanya Tucker, Jamey Johnson, The Bellamy Brothers, and Toby Keith.

Jo-EL  with his Cajun accordion and his Louisiana style of music delight audiences of all ages. His 32nd album, "SURVIVANTS" has been released. Please watch for information on its release and purchase.

Jo-EL is available for many different types of music venues from outdoor concerts to more intimate venues. For information about booking Jo-EL please contact us at: 903-975-2096 or woodiet851@gmail.com




Be sure to check out my books below: My sister-in-law wrote these books about me and my life growing up with Asperger's and some of the challenges that I faced as an autistic child. One book is about my little friend, Marcel, the imaginary little deaf mouse that lived in my accordion and traveled around the world with me. There is also a very special cookbook with recipes from many of my country music performer friends who shared some of their favorite recipes with me over the years.  We have lots of pictures and stories about my life, my music, my friends in country music, and what it means to be a little different than most.  

Jo-EL Sonnier - "King of the Cajuns"

OUR BOOKS: available at www.bookpatch.com

THE LITTLE BOY UNDER THE WAGON

THERE'S A MOUSE IN MY ACCORDION

This is my life story about growing up with autism in a time when it was not understood and how I met those challenges. Lots of pictures and stories about my life. There is a special section for parents, grandparents, and teachers of autistic children.

THERE'S A MOUSE IN MY ACCORDION

THERE'S A MOUSE IN MY ACCORDION

There really was a mouse in my first accordion in the bellows. This book is about my imaginary friend, Marcel, the little deaf mouse who lives in my accordion.  When I play he can hear the music. This book has stories about our adventures and travels around the world with Marcel and my accordion.

THERE'S SOMETING IN THE SWAMP AND IT'S FOR DINNER!!

This is a cookbook with many of my family Cajun recipes and also recipes from many of my friends in the country music business.  There are pictures of me with those legends and stories about my music, my family, and special friends. 

OUR FAVORITE SAYING

ALL OF THE BOOKS ARE AVAILABLE AT:

www.thebookpatch.com

JO-EL NEWS

JO-EL and the BEACH BOYS Oct. 2021

JO-EL and the BEACH BOYS Oct. 2021

JO-EL and the BEACH BOYS Oct. 2021

The Beach Boys couldn't wait to play with the Cajun Legend, Jo-EL Sonnier.  Here they are in concert playing "Kokomo."


Jo-EL will be back on the stage of the Grand Ole Opry on July 2, 2022 for another performance. He can't wait to get back on his favorite stage. 

NEW ALBUM - "SURVIVANTS"

JO-EL and the BEACH BOYS Oct. 2021

JO-EL and the BEACH BOYS Oct. 2021

The new album is finally here and available online. Jo-EL's new album, "Survivants" which means survivor in French, a most appropriate title for a man who continues to be a true survivor. This is his 32nd album, What a career, what a legend.

TEAR STAINED LETTER

This is always Jo-EL's most requested hit song. Here's the original video of the song with Judge Reinhold. It was one of Judge's first acting gigs to star in this video. He and Jo-EL have remained friends all these years.

jo-el sonnier plays national anthem at the season opener

Great job on the accordion!!

Video

Jo-EL performs "Jambalaya" on the stage of the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville.

JO-EL SONNIER and "Whiter Shade of Pale" in Branson

"JAMBALAYA"

 It's the national anthem of Louisiana and he never gets tired of playing it for his fans.

Jo-el sonnier and toby keith

Jo-EL made a guest appearance with Toby Keith in Cedar Park, TX and they performed "Who's Your Daddy" for the huge crowd. 

jo-el sonnier and friends

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