Mae Boren Axton
American singer-songwriter with hits
Born
September 14th, 1914
110 years ago
Died
April 9th, 1997
27 years ago — 82 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
United States
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Contributed significantly to the music industry as a singer-songwriter. Composed numerous songs, including 'Heartbreak Hotel,' which became a hit for Elvis Presley. Worked as a music promoter and nurtured the careers of various artists. Played a vital role in the country music genre, both in songwriting and performance.
Wrote 'Heartbreak Hotel' for Elvis Presley
Worked as a music promoter
Influenced country music through songwriting
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