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Mae Boren Axton (September 14, 1914 – April 9, 1997) was known in the music industry as the "Queen Mother of Nashville." She co-wrote the Elvis Presley hit single "Heartbreak Hotel" with Tommy Durden.
Apr 14, 1997 · Mae Boren (Mae Boren Axton), songwriter: born Bardwell, Texas 14 September 1914; married John Axton (two sons); died Hendersonville, Tennessee 9 April 1997.
Dec 10, 2014 · Oklahoma native Mae Boren Axton earned a place in pop culture history in the 1950s, when she and Tommy Durden co-wrote the now-classic song “Heartbreak Hotel.”
axton, mae boren (1914–1997). Born in Bardwell, Texas, September 14, 1914, songwriter Mae Boren was the only daughter of M. L. and Nannie Boren. Among her eight brothers was Oklahoma Congressman Lyle H. Boren.
Mae Boren Axton. American songwriter who co-wrote "Heartbreak Hotel," and the mother of singer/songwriter Hoyt Axton. Read Full Biography.
Jan 4, 2019 · Mae Axton along with son Hoyt Axton were among the Elite in the Music Industry. Moma Mae Co-Wrote Heart Break Hotel, Elvis Presley's Break Out song and Hoyt has written and sang a bag...
Mae Axton Biography. Born on September 14, 1914, in Bardwell, TX; died on April 9, 1997, in Nashville, TN; married John T. Axton (a high school teacher and coach); children: son, Hoyt (singer, songwriter, and actor; died 1999); grandson, Mark Axton (singer, songwriter). Education: Attended Oklahoma University, studied Journalism.
