Rusty and Doug
| Industry | Music |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1955 |
| Founder | Doug Kershaw, Rusty Kershaw |
| Defunct | 1963 |
| Headquarters | United States |
| Products | Country and cajun music recordings |
Rusty & Doug comprised a brotherly duo specializing in country and cajun music, featuring Doug Kershaw (born January 24, 1936) alongside Rusty Kershaw (1938–2001).
Between 1955 and 1961, they produced recordings under Hickory Records, achieving five entries on the Hot Country Songs charts. Their performances included notable appearances on shows such as the Louisiana Hayride and Wheeling Jamboree, and during the 1950s, they were inducted into the esteemed Grand Ole Opry.
The duo temporarily disbanded in 1959 when both members enlisted in the United States Army, but they reunited from 1961 until 1963. Afterward, Doug embarked on a solo music career.
Rusty Kershaw died at age 63 due to a heart attack on October 23, 2001.
Singles
| Year | A-side | B-side | Highest chart rankings | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US Country | US Bubbling | |||
| 1954 | "It’s Better To Be A Has Been (Than Be A Never Was)" | "No, No, It's Not So" | — | — |
| 1955 | "So Lovely Baby" | "Why Cry for You" | 14 | — |
| "Look Around (Take a Look At Me)" | "Can I Be Dreaming" | — | — | |
| 1956 | "Let's Stay Together" | "Honey, Honey" | — | — |
| "Hey, You There" (with Wiley Barkdull) | "Your Crazy, Crazy Heart" | — | — | |
| "Mister Love" (with Wiley Barkdull) | "I'll Understand" | — | — | |
| 1957 | "Going Down the Road" (with Carolee Cooper) | "You'll See" | — | — |
| "Love Me to Pieces" | "I Never Had the Blues" | 14 | — | |
| "Dream Queen" | "Take My Love" | — | — | |
| 1958 | "Why Don't You Love Me" | "Hey Mae" | — | — |
| "Hey Sheriff" | "Sweet Thing (Tell Me That You Love Me)" | 22 | — | |
| "We'll Do It Anyway" | "It's Too Late" | — | — | |
| 1959 | "Kaw-Liga" (with Wiley Barkdull) | "Never Love Again" | — | — |