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.
Lee BenoitFelton Le JeuneWallace “Red” TouchetAugust BroussardRoland DoucetOrsey "RC" VanicorJesse LegéJackie CaillierEllis VanicorRodney MillerWayne ToupsLarry MillerCheryl CormierClarence Martin Jr.Doris MatteLeo SoileauJim OlivierLionel LeLeuxJo-El SonnierElias "Bobby" LegerTerry HuvalDave SoileauReggie MatteClifton J "Cliff' NewmanPierre Varman DaigleVoris "Shorty" LeBlancDarrell HigginbothamJimmy C. NewmanEd GaryRobert BertrandLarry L. MillerTe Bruce Broussard - D.J.Rufus ThibodeauxCleoma BreauxDallas RoyAnthony "Tony" ThibodeauxPete Bergeron - D.J.Phillip AllemanHarry LafleurNonc Allie YoungAndrew CormierHouston LeJeune - D.J.Phil MenardIvy James DugasFernest AbshireNathan AbshireAmedee ArdoinDewey BalfaAlpha BergeronShirley Ray BergeronJoe BonsallAmedee BreauxSidney BrownVin BruceHarry ChoatesOcta ClarkElton (Bee) CormierLesa CormierLionel CormierCamey DoucetJerry DugasJoe FalconLedel (Blackie) ForestierOran "Doc" GuidryAdam HebertLeroy (Happy Fats) LeblancIry LeJeuneRodney LejeuneDennis McGeeD.L. MenardWalter MoutonAustin PitreBelton RichardAldus RogerFloyd SoileauLawrence Walker2009 Travis Benoit2008 Joel Savoy2007 Al Berard2006 Courtney Granger2005 Jason Begeron2004 Louis Dronet2003 Tony Thibodeaux2002 Rufus Thibodeaux2001 Travis Matte2000 Michael Doucet1999 Elridge Aguillard1998 Travis Matte1997 Travis Matte1996 David Greely1995 Terry Huval1994 Travis Matte1993 Terry Huval1992 Al Berard1991 Steve Riley / David Greely1990 Rufus Thibodeaux1989 Harry LeFleur2006 Lee Benoit2005 Jackie Callier2004 Kevin Naquin2003 Jackie Caillier2002 Kevin Naquin2001 Lee Benoit2000 Kevin Naquin1999 Jackie Caillier1998 Jesse Lege1997 Horace Trahan1996 Steve Riley1995 Reggie Matte1994 Blake Mouton1993 Steve Riley1992 Tim Broussard, Wayne Toups1991 Steve Riley1990 Bruce Daigrepont1989 Bruce Daigrepont2014 None given2013 Megan Brown2012 Jeanette Vanicor Aguillard2011 Ashley Hayes2010 Kristi Guillory2009 Helen (Hélène) Boudreaux2008 Kira Viator2006 Valerie Benoit2005 Les Amies Louisianaises: Jeanette Aguillard, Janet Aguillard, Donna Suarez, Lisa Aguillard2004 Ashley Hayes2003 None selected2002 Eva Touchet2001 Christine Balfa2000 Suzanne Fallon-Diaz1999 Les Amies Louisianaises: Jeanette Aguillard, Janet Aguillard, Shelia Agillard, Donna Thibodeaux1998 None given1997 Christine Balfa1996 Helen Boudreaux1995 Kristi Guillory1994 Helen Boudreaux1993 Ann Savoy1992 Becky Richard1991 Becky Richard1990 Becky Richard1989 Becky Richard2006 Lee Benoit2005 Ivy Dugas2004 Belton Richard2003 Ivy Dugas2002 Ed Gary2001 Don Fontenot2000 Kevin Naquin1999 Ivy Dugas1998 Ivy Dugas1997 Ivy Dugas1996 Robert Jardell1995 Jo-El Sonnier1994 Robert Elkins1993 Robert Elkins1991 Johnny Sonnier1992 Johnny Sonnier1990 Johnny Allen1989 Robert Elkins2011 "Don't Bury Me" - Ellis Vanicour & the Lacassine Playboys w/ Kaleb Trahan2010 "Cadien Vien Au Village" - Gerald Thibodeaux & Cajun Accent w/ Ken Stewart, Justin Cormier, Vincent Romero, Larry Comeaux, Jody Breaux2009 "Hommage á Andrew Cormier" - Charles Thibodeaux & the Austin Cajun Aces w/ Dale Dougay, Steve Doerr, Tracey Schwartz2008 Unknown2007 Unknown2006 Les Larmes Dans Tes Yeux - Seth Guidry2005 Charlie Roger and the Lafayette Playboys2004 "For Old Time Sake" - Ray Abshire and Friends2003 "La Tete Fille De Carencro" - Al Roger, Terry Cormier & Louisiana Pride2002 "Deux Vies Pour Te Donner" - Jay Cormier2001 "A la Vielle Maniere"(The Old Way) w/Jason Frey, Travis Matte, With Lagniappe2000 "Pour Les Danseur" w/Kenneth Thibodeaux, Jason Frey, Randy Bellard, Jimmy Higginbotham, Ray Thibodeaux, Danny Cormier, Scott Ardoin1999 "Fier D'etre Cajun" w/Don Fontenot, Eldridge Aguillard, Leighton Thibodeaux, Karl Deshotels, Kurt Daigle, Waven Boone, Freddie Pate, Danny Cormier, Troy Jagneaux1998 "Memories de Passe" Mack Manuel, Jesse Lege w/Lake Charles Ramblersw/Jesse Lege, Mack Manuel, Orsy "R.C." Vanicor, Elzie Matthews, Robert La Pointe, Leetal HankBest First Album/CD by a Band 1996-1997
1997 "Ossun Express" Horace Trahan & Ossun Express w/Horace Trahan, D. L. Menard, Terry Huval, Stacey Huval, Christine Balfa, Nelda Balfa, Kevin Wimmer, Dirk Powell1996 "Robert Jardell & Pure Cajun" w/Robert Jardell, Milton Melancon, Edwin Guidry, Edmond Guidry, Jody ViatorBest First Album by a Band 1992-1995
1995 "Reveille" w/Kristi Guillory, Bill Grass1994 "Beau Thomas & Cajun Power" w/Beau Thomas, Jimmie Barzar, Billy "Botch" Richard, Glen "Chic" Richard, Randy Melancon, Colby Thomas, Joe Simon, "Cajun Power" John Trahan, Robert Jardell, Christine Balfa1993 "La Musique de Vieux Temps" Joe Simon & the La. Cajuns w/ Joe Simon, Percy Boudreaux, Ed Gary, Mervin Faul, Mark Corbello, Hugh Johnson1992 "Memories de MaMa" "Danny Brasseaux & Cajun Express" w/Danny Brasseaux, Floyd Brasseaux, Ulysse Poirrier, Kenneth Richard, Ricky Venable, Scotty Hargroder1991 "Steve Riley & the Mamou Playboys" w/Steve Riley, David Greely, Kevin Barzas, Mike "Chop" Chapman, Christine BalfaUp & Coming Band 1989-1990
1990 "Sheryl Cormier & Cajun Sound"1989 "Laissez Faire" w/Ed Billeaud, Wilson Touchet, D. Peters, E. Chapman, R. Monsour2006 Bayou Roots by Chris Miller and Bayou Roots2005 A Bit of Two Worlds - Jackie Callier and the Cajun Cousins2004 "Bayou Groove" - Kevin Naquin2003 "Let's Kick Up Some Dust" - Jackie Caillier & The Cajun Cousins2002 "AuCoup D'eclair" - Kevin Naquin2001 "Le Necessaire" (The Necessities) w/Don Fontenot et Les Amis de la Louisiane2000 "Pour La Premiere Fois" Kevin Naquin & the Ossun Playboys w/ Kevin Naquin, John Gary, Louis Dronet, Jody Viator, Dwayne Lavergne, Randy Foreman, Derick Maitre, Tony Daigle1999 "Je Vas Sortir et Two Step" Jackie Caillier & the Cajun Cousins w/Jackie Caillier, Ivy Dugas, Keith Richard, Benny Mueller, Danny Cormier1998 "Blacktop the Gravel Road" Jackie Caillier & the Cajun Cousins w/Jackie Caillier, Ivy Dugas, Benny Mueller, Danny Cormier, Keith Richard1997 "Front Porch Cajun Music" Jackie Caillier & the Cajun Cousins w/Jackie Caillier, Dallas Roy, Ivy James Dugas, John Dale Hebert, Benny Mueller, DannyCormier, Marty Pryor1996 "Les Petites Heures de la Nuit" Richard LeBouef & Two Step w/Richard LeBouef, Kevin Sonnier, Randy Melancon, Tommy Guidry, Jimmy Hebert, Tim Picard, Darrel Fontenot, Beau Thomas, Camey Doucet1995 "Laisse Les Jeunes Jouer" Jambalaya Cajun Band1994 "Cajun Sentiment" Le Band Passe Partout w/Joe Lirette, Robert Elkins, Travis Matte, Percy Boudreaux, Jr., Larry Hoffpauir1993 "Tit Gailop Pour Mamou" Steve Riley & the Mamou Playboys1992 "Untit Peu Plus Cajun" Jimmy Breaux w/Michael Doucet, David Doucet, Gary Breaux, U. J. Meaux, Richard Comeaux1991 (see New Horizon Award)1990 "Co-eur de Cajun" Bruce Daigrepont & the Bouree Cajun Band1989 "Stir Up The Roux" Bruce Daigrepont & the Bouree Cajun Band2006 "Ma Petite Femme" Lee Benoit singer/Al Berard songwriter2005 Biggest Fool in the World - Ivy Dugas (Greatest Hits and More)2004 "C'est Trop Tard" - Kevin Naquin2003 "Joues Pas Avec Le Couer Oui T-Aime" - Ivy Dugas2002 "Belle Louisiane" - Brittany Polaski - vocals / Zachary Richard - songwriter2001 "The Porch Swing" Don Fonenot singer/Ellis Deshotels songwriter2000 "Je Suis En Amour Avec La Femme Que J’ai Marier" Kevin Naquin singer & songwriter/John Gary singer/Jean Arceneaux songwriter1999 "La Visit" Lee Benoit singer & songwriter/Eddie Bodin background vocals/Richard Meaux & Freddie Pate songwriters1998 "Little Short Pants" Ivy Dugas singer/Vin Bruce & Lee Lavergne songwriters1997 "The Gravel Road" Ivy Dugas singer & songwriter1996 "Where Were You Last Wednesday?" Robert Jardell singer/Robert Jardell songwriter1995 "La Valse de Chere BeBe" Jo-El Sonnier singer/Jo-El Sonnier songwriter1994 "Ne Phes de Whisky Pour Pop" Robert Elkins singer/John Hebert songwriter1993 "Je Suis Tout Pour Toi" Robert Elkins singer/John Hebert songwriter1992 "Late in Life" Wayne Toups singer/Jean Arceneaux songwriter1991 "Dernier, Dernier Chance" Johnny Sonnier singer/Ken Vallot songwriter1990 "L Image dans le Mirror" Johnny Sonnier singer/Ken Vallot & Raymond Taussin songwriters1989 "La Lumiere dans tor Chassis" Robert Elkins singer/Pierre Varmon Daigle songwriterBand of the Year
2006 Chris Miller and Bayou Roots2005 Jackie Callier and the Cajun Cousins2004 Kevin Naquin and the Ossun Playboys2003 Jackie Callier and the Cajun Cousins2002 Kevin Naquin & the Ossun Playboys - Kevin Naquin, John Gary, Louis Dronet, Jody Viator, Dwayne Lavergne2001 Don Fontenot et Les Amis de la Louisiane - Don Fontenot, Kurt Daigle, Karl Deshotels, Layton W. Thibodeaux Sr., Mark Young2000 Kevin Naquin & the Ossun Playboys - Kevin Naquin, John Gary, Louis Dronet, Jody Viator, Dwayne Lavergne, Randy Foreman, Derick Maitre, Tony Daigle1999 Jackie Caillier & the Cajun Cousins - Jackie Caillier, Ivy Dugas, Keith Richard, Benny Mueller, Danny Cormier1998 Jackie Caillier & the Cajun Cousins - Jackie Caillier, Ivy James Dugas, Benny Mueller, Danny Cormier, Keith Richard1996 Robert Jardell & Pure Cajun - Robert Jardell, Milton Melancon, Edwin Guidry, Edmond Guidry, Jody Viator1997 Jackie Caillier & the Cajun Cousins - Jackie Caillier, Dallas Roy, Ivy James Dugas, John Dale Hebert, Benny Mueller, Danny Cormier, Marty Pryor1995 Steve Riley & the Mamou Playboys - Steve Riley, David Greely, Peter Schwarz1994 Steve Riley & the Mamou Playboys - Steve Riley, David Greely, Kevin Dugas, Peter Schwarz, Kevin Barzar, Christine Balfa, Sonny Landreth1993 Steve Riley & the Mamou Playboys - Steve Riley, David Greely, Kevin Barzar, Mike Chapman, Christine Balfa1992 Johnny Sonnier & Cajun Heritage - Johnny Sonnier, Leroy Dugas, Jr., Jessie Credeur, Chad Cormier, Russell Quebodeaux1991 Steve Riley & the Mamou Playboys1990 Paul Daigle & Cajun Gold - Paul Daigle, Robert Elkins, Tony Thibodeaux, Kelly Hebert, Vernon Bergeron1989 Paul Daigle & Cajun Gold - Paul Daigle, Robert Elkins, Tony Thibodeaux, Kelly Hebert, Vernon Bergeron2007 - Old Style Cajun Music-Al Berard/Jason Frey2006 - Bayou Roots by Chris Miller and Bayou Roots2005 - A Bit of Two Worlds - Jackie Callier and the Cajun Cousins1993 Robert Elkins "Je Suis Tout Pour Tois"1992 Johnny Sonnier/Helen Boudreaux "Tears Become A Rose"1991 Richard LeBeouf "Acadiana Two-Step"1990 Sheryl Cormier1989 Johnny Sonnier "Paul Daigle on the Juke Box"Most Traditional Cajun Band
This award was initiated in 1989 by Chairman Pete Bergeron to encourage bands to play and record the traditional style of Cajun Music
1990 Jesse Lege & the Jeff Davis Ramblers1989 Jesse Lege & the Jeff Davis RamblersThis Award is discontinued
This award was given a plaque prior to 1996. In years 1996, 1997, 1998 & 1999 the winner band was awarded one "Le Cajun". Beginning in 2000, each band member of the winner band is awarded a "Le Cajun".
2004-2005 San Diego Cajun Playboys, San Diego, CA (winner)-"Small Town Two-Step"; Boiling Bayou,Denmark (1st runner-up)-"Boiling Bayou";Cleoma's Ghost (second runner-up)-"Mon Coeur Est Avec Toi"2003 The New Riverside Ramblers, Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN (winner) "Saute la Barriere"Bal De Mason Band, France (1st runner-up) "Ce Soir Au Bayou Ecrevisses"The Hackney Ramblers, England, (2nd runner-up)"Saturday Night Special"2001 Cajun du Nord of Denmark, Norway & Sweden (winner) "In Louisiana"Trans Bayou Express of France (lst runner-up) "Voyage dans le pays Cajun"Catfish of Australia (2nd runner-up) "Two-Step at a Time"2000 The Bone Tones of Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN (winner) "Live Recordings"Ziga Zag of England (lst runner-up) "Desperately Seeking Boudin"How’s Bayou of Seattle, WA (2nd runner-up) "Pardon My French"1999 Cayenne Cajun Band, Seattle Wash. (winner) "Live at Greenwood"Manuel Family Band, Nashville, TN (1st runner-up) "Leissey Les Bon Temps Rouler"Acadian Ramblers Band, Holland (2nd runner-up) "Ghost Dance"1998 Squeeze Bayou, Va.-Washington D.C. area (winner) "Stepping Fast"Vermenton Plage, France, "Lache Pas La Patate" (1st runner-up)The Colorado Cajun Dance Band, "Colorado Cajun Dance" (2nd runner-up)1997 Tracy Schwarz & the Cajun Trio, W. Va.. (winner)Cajun Company, (1st runner up)Atlanta Swamp Opera, Atlanta, Ga. (2nd runner up)1996 Bon Tons, Minneapolis, Mn. (winner)Danny Poullard & The California Cajun Orchestra, California (1st runner up)The Magnolias, Providence R.I. & eastern Mass. (2nd runner up)1995 Danny Poullard & The California Cajun Orchestra, California (winner)• 2003
• Cajun Company (winner) "La robe de Rosalie"
