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Mae Boren Axton

American songwriter (1914-1997) · United States · On the map · Musicians · Died at 82

Mae Boren Axton was an American singer-songwriter. She 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.

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Awards

Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame2007
Oklahoma Women's Hall of Fame1985

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She worked with Mel Tillis, Reba McEntire, Willie Nelson, Eddy Arnold, Tanya Tucker, Johnny Tillotson, and Blake Shelton.

Country
United States
Category
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1914 to 1997 · aged 82

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