Mae Boren Axton (born Mae Boren; September 14, 1914 – April 9, 1997) 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. She worked with Mel Tillis, Reba McEntire, Willie Nelson, Eddy Arnold, Tanya Tucker, Johnny Tillotson, and Blake Shelton. == Personal life == Axton was born in Texas to Mark L. and Nannie Boren. The only daughter out of... [more on Wikipedia]
As a songwriter, Mae Boren Axton first charted in 1956 with Heartbreak Hotel.The artist placed 4 songs on the Billboard Hot 100, one of which reached the Top‑10, including 1 number‑one.The artist scored 4 UK Top‑75 entries, including 2 Top‑10 placements.On US Country the artist achieved 2 number‑ones.On US RnB the artist achieved 1 Top‑10.
Top songs: #1: Heartbreak Hotel - #2: Heartbreak Hotel / Hound Dog - #3: Rock Island Line / Heartbreak Hotel - #4: Heartbreak Hotel - #5: Heartbreak Hotel / I Was the One
#3 Rock Island Line / Heartbreak Hotel
Stan Freberg
#2 Heartbreak Hotel / Hound Dog
Elvis Presley
#5 Heartbreak Hotel / I Was the One
Elvis Presley
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