Historical Marker
New Orleans
Historical marker location:
New Orleans, Louisiana
( Marker is on Decatur Street south of St Ann Street, on the right when traveling north.)
Marker installed: 1968
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.