Deliveryman Deke Rivers is discovered by publicist Glenda Markle and country-western musician Tex Warner who want to promote him to fame and fortune, giving him every break he deserves. Romantic complications arise as Susan, another singer in the group, offers him devoted admiration as Glenda leads him on with promises of a golden future.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Elvis PresleyDeke Rivers | Deke Rivers |
 Lizabeth ScottGlenda Markle | Glenda Markle |
 Wendell CoreyWalter (Tex) Warner | Walter (Tex) Warner |
 Dolores HartSusan Jessup | Susan Jessup |
 James GleasonCarl Meade | Carl Meade |
 Ralph DumkeJim Tallman | Jim Tallman |
 Paul SmithSkeeter | Skeeter |
 Kenneth BeckerWayne | Wayne |
 Jana LundDaisy Bricker | Daisy Bricker |
 Grace HayleMrs. Gunderson (uncredited) | Mrs. Gunderson (uncredited) |
 William ForrestMr. Jessup | Mr. Jessup |
 Irene TedrowMrs. Jessup | Mrs. Jessup |
 Skip YoungTeddy | Teddy |
 Yvonne LimeSally (uncredited) | Sally (uncredited) |
| GGladys PresleyAudience Member at Grand Theatre (uncredited) | Audience Member at Grand Theatre (uncredited) |
| VVernon PresleyAudience Member at Grand Theatre (uncredited) | Audience Member at Grand Theatre (uncredited) |
 Scotty MooreGuitar Player (uncredited) | Guitar Player (uncredited) |
 Bill BlackBass Player (uncredited) | Bass Player (uncredited) |
 Myrna FaheyAutograph Seeker (uncredited) | Autograph Seeker (uncredited) |