October 16, 1954 – Elvis, Scotty, and Bill appear for the first time on the “Louisiana Hayride,” a live, Saturday night, country music radio show originating in Shreveport, Louisiana, broadcast over KWKH Radio. The show is the “Grand Ole Opry’s” chief competitor, carried by 190 stations in thirteen states. This leads to regular appearances on the Hayride. In November, Elvis signed a one-year contract for 52 Saturday night appearances. This is a great break, but as Elvis’ popularity grows, his commitment to the Hayride prevents him from traveling much outside the South to further his career on a larger scale. #ROCkabillyHop @ElvisPresley #Elvis #TCB #theKing #LouisianaHayride #RocHop #OTD
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