Elvis performed at the Louisiana Hayride, from the City Auditorium, Houston, Texas.
Elvis appeared on a Hayride remote broadcast with Slim Whitman, Hoot and Curley, Johnny Horton, Tibby Edwards and Floyd Cramer. Elvis "did" "Little Mama", "That's All Right", "You're A Heartbreaker" and "Shake, Rattle And Roll". Over 2,000 people were turned away for this performance and Elvis and Slim Whitman both tore the house down.