Pecquet Building

Historical marker location:

505 Royal Street, New Orleans, Louisiana

( Marker is on Royal Street.)

Marker installed: 1997

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.