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Being a soloist, Rusty (Russell) Kershaw has yet to complement the success that he previously in the first ’60s when he shared a duo with older sibling, Doug Kershaw. His albums, nevertheless, have already been well-conceived samplings of Cajun two-steps and nation ballads, and also have highlighted accompaniment by top-notch music artists. While Cajun in Blues Nation, released in 1970, highlighted Charlie Daniels on fiddle, Today & After that, released in 1992, was a tour de power featuring Artwork Neville from the Neville Brothers on piano and Ben Keith on dobro, flute, piano, pedal metal, and history vocals. Introduced to Cajun and nation music by his multi-instrumentalist sibling, Kershaw was just ten when he started executing with Doug and Peewee within the Continental Playboys. The enthusiastic response the fact that group received helped to ease the pain he had sensed since their dad, an alligator hunter, dedicated suicide five years before. Following departure of Peewee in the first ’50s, Rusty and Doug continuing to play jointly being a duo. Their debut one, “Therefore Lovely, Baby,” became a high Five nation strike in August 1955. Shortly afterward, both brothers were asked to become ensemble members from the Louisiana Hayride, a favorite nation music radio present broadcast from Shrevesport. In 1957, they truly became members from the Grand Ole Opry. Concurrently enlisting within the U.S. Military, in 1958, the Kershaws committed their focus on the armed forces for another 3 years. Discharged in 1961, the brothers shortly recorded their ideal hit, “Louisiana Guy,” an autobiographical tune compiled by Doug. Their follow-up one, “Diggy Diggy Lo,” was almost as effective. Although they released their debut record, Rusty and Doug, in July 1964, Rusty and Doug acquired already eliminated their separate methods. While Doug continued to be an internationally-known superstar, Rusty offers maintained a very much lower-key presence.
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| # | Fact |
|---|---|
| 1 | Fifth husband of Lorrie Morgan. |
| 2 | Inducted into the Louisiana Music Hall of Fame in 2008. |
| 3 | Cousin of Doug Kershaw. |
| 4 | His favorite kind of music is country and southern rock. |
| 5 | Running for the office of Lt. Governor of Louisiana [June 13, 2007]. |
| 6 | His ambition is to someday be governor of the state of Louisiana. |
| 7 | Country western singer. |
| 8 | Has two children from marriages before Kim. |
Soundtrack
Soundtrack
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| True Blood | TV Series performer - 1 episode, 2009 writer - 1 episode, 2009 | ||
| The Beverly Hillbillies | 1993 | performer: "I'M MOVIN' ON" | |
| Red Rock West | 1993 | performer: "I BUY HER ROSES" |
Actor
Actor
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suicide Notes | 2013 | Mr. Lupo | |
| Ghost Town: The Movie | 2007 | Marshall Morgan Duckett | |
| Fall Time | 1995 | Officer Donny |
Self
Self
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Huckabee | 2014 | TV Series | Himself - Musical Guest |
| Behind the Scenes of 'Ghost Town: The Movie' | 2008 | Video documentary | Himself |
| Pyramid | 2004 | TV Series | Himself |
| Stone Country | 1997 | TV Movie | Himself |
| Late Show with David Letterman | 1994 | TV Series | Himself |
| The Tonight Show with Jay Leno | 1993 | TV Series | Himself - Musical Guest |
| Maury | 1993 | TV Series | Himself |
| Hot Country Nights | 1992 | TV Series | Himself |
| Nashville Now | 1991 | TV Series | Himself |
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