Gene Watson Remembers His Good Friend, and Fellow Artist, Jo-El Sonnier

Gene Watson & Jo-El Sonnier

On Sunday 14 January 2024, Gene Watson was saddened to hear of the death of country music artist, and Cajun star, Jo-El Sonnier.

‘So very sorry to hear that our good friend, Jo-El Sonnier, passed last night (Saturday 13 January 2024) after a show in Llano, Texas.

Jo-El Sonnier and Gene Watson enjoy a visit at Marshland Music Festival, Lake Charles Civic Center, 900 Lakeshore Drive, Lake Charles, LA 70602 on Saturday 29 July 2023
Jo-El Sonnier and Gene Watson enjoy a visit at Marshland Music Festival, Lake Charles Civic Center, 900 Lakeshore Drive, Lake Charles, Louisiana 70602 on Saturday 29 July 2023

Jo-El was an incredible country and Cajun singer, a master on the accordion and always full of energy.

Gene Watson and Jo-El Sonnier enjoy a visit at Marshland Music Festival, Lake Charles Civic Center, 900 Lakeshore Drive, Lake Charles, Louisiana 70602 on Saturday 29 July 2023
Gene Watson and Jo-El Sonnier enjoy a visit at Marshland Music Festival, Lake Charles Civic Center, 900 Lakeshore Drive, Lake Charles, Louisiana 70602 on Saturday 29 July 2023

He will be greatly missed.

RIP, Jo-El‘

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Gene Watson on Facebook