Doug Kershaw

Doug Kershaw grew up surrounded by Cajun fiddle and accordion music and as a 19-year-old in 1955 he performed with his brother Rusty Kershaw on the Louisiana Hayride radio broadcast. Two years later they were to appear at the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, Tennessee.

Kershaw's autobiographical song Louisiana Man not only sold millions of copies but over the years has become the symbol of Cajun music.

In June of 1969, Kershaw made his first network television appearance on the debut Johnny Cash Show. His dynamic performance in front of a national audience led to Warner Bros. Records, signing him to a long-term contract.

Singing in both French and English, Kershaw's stage performance is marked by his abundant energy. Simultaneously playing fiddle, singing, and dancing, it is not unusual for him to wear out several bows, sometimes during just one song. With more than twenty-five albums to his credit and a five decade-long career, Doug Kershaw has a loyal following and continues to tour worldwide.

Doug Kershaw

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