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  • Feb 2, 1938
    Rusty Kershaw is born in Tiel Ridge, Louisiana. He joins brother Doug Kershaw to create the Cajun act Rusty & Doug, which registers four country hits from 1955-1961, including "Louisiana Man" and "Diggy Diggy Lo"
    May 18, 1957
    Rusty & Doug, the Kershaw brothers' Cajun act, debuts on the Grand Ole Opry
    Jan 15, 1983
    Celebrating the 50th anniversary of "Jamboree U.S.A.," Wheeling's Capitol Music Hall installs 50 artists in its new Walkway of Stars. Among them: Tom T. Hall, Rusty & Doug Kershaw, The Osborne Brothers, Dave Dudley, Kenny Roberts and Hawkshaw Hawkins
    Oct 23, 2001
    Rusty Kershaw dies of a heart attack in New Orleans. Along with brother Doug Kershaw, he formed the Cajun duo Rusty & Doug, which netted four country hits from 1955-1961, including "Louisiana Man" and "Diggy Diggy Lo"

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