Marie C. Couvent

Historical marker location:

200 N Claiborne Ave, New Orleans, Louisiana

( Marker can be reached from North Claiborne Avenue just north of Iberville Street, on the right when traveling north.)

Marker installed: 1999

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.