The Cajun French Music Association is an association dedicated to the promotion and preservation of Cajun music and culture.
History
The Cajun French Music Association is a non-profit organization of Cajuns and non-Cajuns whose purpose is to promote and preserve, not only Cajun music, but also various aspects of the Acadian Heritage. The CFMA was founded in Basile, Louisiana in November 1984 with Harry LaFleur of Eunice, Louisiana as its founder. Since its beginning with less than 30 members, the association has grown to a membership of approximately 2,000 families, serving seven chapters in Louisiana, three chapters in the Cajun region of Southeast Texas, and a chapter in Chicago, IL.
Hall of Fame
The CFMA publishes a Hall of Fame.
2019
Allen Fontenot
Daniel Cormier
Kerry Boutte
2018
Tim Broussard
Julius "Pappa Cairo" Lamperez
2017
Johnny Sonnier
Ervine "Dick" Richard
Lawrence & Judith Patin / LaPoussiere Cajun Dance Hall
2016
Atlas Fruge
Dieu Donne "Don" Montoucet
2015
Ambrose Thibodeaux
Leroy Broussard
Milton Vanicor
Hadley Castille
Lee Manuel
Elias Badeaux
Will Balfa
Jesse Stutes
Cleveland Crochet
Angelais LeJeune
Nolan Cormier
Rodney Balfa
Willis Touchet
Bois Sec Ardoin
Geno Thibodeaux
Doug Kershaw
Barry Ancelet
2014
Lee Benoit
Felton Le Jeune
Wallace "Red" Touchet
August Broussard
2013
Roland Doucet
Orsey "RC" Vanicor
Jesse Legé
2012
Jackie Caillier
Ellis Vanicor
2011
Rodney Miller
Wayne Toups
Larry Miller
2010
Sheryl Cormier
Clarence Martin Jr.
2009
Doris Matte
Leo Soileau
Jim Olivier
2008
Lionel LeLeux
Jo-El Sonnier
2007
Elias "Bobby" Leger
Terry Huval
Dave Soileau
2006
Reggie Matte
Clifton J "Cliff' Newman
2005
Pierre Varman Daigle
Voris "Shorty" LeBlanc
Darrell Higginbotham
2004
Jimmy C. Newman
Ed Gary
2003
Robert Bertrand
Larry L. Miller
Te Bruce Broussard - D.J.
2002
Rufus Thibodeaux
Cleoma Breaux
2001
Dallas Roy
Anthony "Tony" Thibodeaux
Pete Bergeron - D.J.
2000
Phillip Alleman
Harry Lafleur
1999
Nonc Allie Young
Andrew Cormier
Houston LeJeune - D.J.
1998
Phil Menard
Ivy James Dugas
1997
Fernest Abshire
Nathan Abshire
Amedee Ardoin
Dewey Balfa
Alpha Bergeron
Shirley Ray Bergeron
Joe Bonsall
Amedee Breaux
Sidney Brown
Vin Bruce
Harry Choates
Octa Clark
Elton (Bee) Cormier
Lesa Cormier
Lionel Cormier
Camey Doucet
Jerry Dugas
Joe Falcon
Ledel (Blackie) Forestier
Oran "Doc" Guidry
Adam Hebert
Leroy (Happy Fats) Leblanc
Iry LeJeune
Rodney Lejeune
Dennis McGee
D.L. Menard
Walter Mouton
Austin Pitre
Belton Richard
Aldus Roger
Floyd Soileau
Lawrence Walker
LeCajun Award Winners
The CFMA makes LeCajun awards each year for Band of the Year, Best Accordionist, Best Fiddler, Best Male and Female Vocalist, Song of the Year and Best Recording of the Year. Cajun bands worldwide may receive awards. A Winners' Corner lists those who won the most awards by category.