Grammy Award-winning Cajun and country artist Jo-El Sonnier passed away at the age of 77. Sonnier suffered a fatal heart attack following a performance in Llano, Texas on January 13, 2024.

Sonnier had completed the show at the Llano Country Opry and according to music promoter Tracy Pitcox: “Sonnier ended his performance with ‘Tear-Stained Letter,’ and received a standing ovation. He agreed to perform ‘Jambalaya’ as an encore. He performed energetically and then mentioned he needed to rest...