Mae Boren Axton

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

Mae Boren Axton
Born
Mae Boren

(1914-09-14)September 14, 1914
DiedApril 9, 1997(1997-04-09) (aged 82)
NationalityAmerican
Occupations
  • Music promoter
  • educator
Known forCo-writing "Heartbreak Hotel"
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