Lee Benoit

Lee has traveled throughout the United States, Canada and Europe representing his Cajun culture. In 1994, Lee recorded his first album, “Avec Amis” on the Master-Trak label and was nominated in two categories with the Cajun French Music Association (CFMA). In 1995 to 2000, he recorded with Hadley Castille, and also Doug Kershaw. In 1998, he released his second album "Live at Vermilionville" and was nominated in five categories with the CFMA winning "Song Of The Year." In 1999, he co-produced and played guitar on Hunter Hayes "Through My Eyes" CD. In 2000 he co-produced Hunter's second CD, "Make A Wish" In 2000, he released his third album, "Dis "N" Dat" winning "Accordionist Of The Year". In 2002, he received the CFMA's "Presidents Award". In 2005, Lee produced and recorded his fourth album, "Ma Petite Femme" at his home studio on Old Man Records label. This album cemented his reputation winning "Male Vocalist Of The Year", "Accordionist Of The Year" and "Song Of The Year" with the CFMA. In 2011, he received the CFMA's Heritage Award. In 2013, he received the CFMA's Award Of Excellence. In 2014, Lee released his all original Cajun album on his own Bradley Records label titled "Pour Les Générations À Venir" and was nominated in five categories winning "Male Vocalist Of The Year" with the CFMA. In 2014, Lee was inducted into The Cajun Music Hall Of Fame. In 2016, Lee released he sixth album on Bradley Records label “Louisiana Cajun Style”.