Mae Boren Axton, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Mae Boren Axton

American composer

Date of Birth: 14-Sep-1914

Place of Birth: Bardwell, Texas, United States

Date of Death: 09-Apr-1997

Profession: composer, songwriter, music promoter

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Virgo

Mae Boren Axton (September 14, 1914 in Bardwell, Texas – April 9, 1997 in Hendersonville, Tennessee) 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.