Historical Marker
The Beginning
Historical marker location:
945 Magazine Street, New Orleans, Louisiana
( Memorial is at the intersection of Magazine Street and Andrew Higgins Drive, on the right when traveling south on Magazine Street.)
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.