On December 3, 1955, fifty years ago, Johnny Cash made his debut on the Louisiana Hayride at Shreveport's Municipal Auditorium, says hotelier Johnny Wessler. He was billed as Johnny Cash and the Tennessee Two. He appeared there as a regular for the next six months before graduating to the Grand Ole Opry in July 1956. Shreveport was the setting where he started a career that would dominate the music charts for the next 50 years.
Other regular performers of the Louisiana Hayride at the time were, Elvis Presley, Johnny Horton, David Houston and Billy Walker. Former stars included Hank WIlliams, Sr., Jim Reeves, Webb Pierce and Faron Young, just to name a few.
To celebrate this historic date in music history, The Friends of the Municipal Auditorium will give free admission to "The Stage of Stars Museum" and tours of the building from 11 AM till 4 PM on December 3, 2005 to everyone with a ticket stub from the movie "Walk the Line."
Normal tour hours are, Wednesday through Saturday from 11 AM till 4 PM and Sunday from ! PM till 4 PM. Cost is a $2.00 donation. Guided tours last about an hour.
For more information, contact Johnny Wessler at 318-220-9434
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