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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" [1] with Tommy Durden. She worked with Mel Tillis, Reba McEntire, Willie Nelson, Eddy Arnold, Tanya Tucker, Johnny Tillotson, and Blake Shelton . Personal life.
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. The Borens moved to Oklahoma when she was two years old.
Apr 21, 1997 · Mae Boren Axton, co-writer of ''Heartbreak Hotel,'' the hit that catapulted Elvis Presley to stardom in 1956, was found dead on April 9 at her home here, a medical official said. She was 82....
Dec 10, 2014 · New documentary tells Mae Boren Axton’s story. From co-writing the double platinum hit, Heartbreak Hotel, recorded by Elvis Presley in the 1956, to serving as a manager, publicist and...
Mae Boren (Mae Boren Axton), songwriter: born Bardwell, Texas 14 September 1914; married John Axton (two sons); died Hendersonville, Tennessee 9 April 1997.
Apr 9, 1997 · Mae Boren Axton Songs, Albums, Reviews, Bio & ... | AllMusic. American songwriter who co-wrote "Heartbreak Hotel," and the mother of singer/songwriter Hoyt Axton. Read Full Biography. STREAM OR BUY: Active. 1950s - 1990s. Born. September 14, 1914 in Bardwell, TX. Died. April 9, 1997 in Hendersonville, TN. Genre. Country, Pop/Rock, Stage & Screen.
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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.
