Rusty and Doug

Rusty & Doug
Rusty and Doug Kershaw, 1950s
Background information
OriginLouisiana, United States
GenresCountry, bluegrass
Years active1953–1959
1961–1963
Labels
Past membersDoug Kershaw
Rusty Kershaw

Rusty & Doug were a country music and cajun music duo composed of Doug Kershaw (born January 24, 1936) and his younger brother, Rusty Kershaw (1938–2001).

The two recorded for Hickory Records between 1955 and 1961, charting five times on the Hot Country Songs charts. They also performed on the Louisiana Hayride and Wheeling Jamboree. They became members of the Grand Ole Opry in the 1950s.

The duo broke up in 1959 as both brothers entered the United States Army, but reunited between 1961 and 1963. Doug continued as a solo artist.

Rusty Kershaw died of a heart attack on October 23, 2001, at the age of 63.