The Rolling Stones in French, Lucinda Williams and more pay tribute to Zydeco legend Clifton Chenier
- Various artists will release 'A Tribute to the King of Zydeco' on June 27.
- This album honors Clifton Chenier and celebrates his 100th birthday in 2025.
- The 14-track collection features performances by The Rolling Stones, Lucinda Williams, and others.
- The first single, "Release Me," featuring Lucinda Williams, Tommy McClain, and Keith Frank, recently premiered.
- All proceeds from the album will fund the new Clifton Chenier Memorial Scholarship at UL Lafayette.
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The Rolling Stones, Lucinda Williams, more pay tribute to zydeco king Clifton Chenier on upcoming album
A new tribute album to the King of Zydeco Clifton Chenier will feature The Rolling Stones, Lucinda Williams, Taj Mahal, Steve Earle and more. "A Tribute to the King of Zydeco" is out June 27 to celebrate what would have been the pioneering Louisiana musician's 100th birthday.

The Rolling Stones in French, Lucinda Williams and more pay tribute to Zydeco legend Clifton Chenier
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The Rolling Stones contribute song to King of Zydeco tribute album
Gary Miller/Getty Images The Rolling Stones have recorded a song for a tribute album to the late King of Zydeco, Clifton Chenier, which is being released in celebration of what would have been the singer and accordion player’s 100th birthday. A Tribute to the King of Zydeco, dropping June 27, is a 14-track album featuring a host of A-list musicians covering tunes from Chenier’s catalog. Other artists on the record include Lucinda Williams, Steve…
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