Historical Marker
Classic Designs
Historical marker location:
6500 Magazine Street, New Orleans, Louisiana
( Marker can be reached from Magazine Street near Tea Room Drive, on the left when traveling east.)
The Louisiana Hayride, a radio show that was broadcast from Shreveport, Louisiana, helped launch the careers of several famous musicians, including Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, and Hank Williams. The show ran from 1948 to 1960 and was known for its promotion of country and rockabilly music.