Mae Boren Axton
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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.
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Born | Mae Boren (1914-09-14)September 14, 1914 Bardwell, Texas, U.S. |
Died | April 9, 1997(1997-04-09) (aged 82) |
Nationality | American |
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Known for | Co-writing "Heartbreak Hotel" |
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