Axton
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Axton is a surname, and may refer to:
- Estelle AxtonEstelle AxtonEstelle Axton was the co-founder, with her brother Jim Stewart, of Stax Records.Born in Middleton, Tennessee, Estelle Stewart grew up on a farm...
(1918 - 2004), American, co-founder of Stax Records - Hoyt AxtonHoyt AxtonHoyt Wayne Axton was an American country music singer-songwriter, and a film and television actor. He became prominent in the early 1960s, establishing himself on the West Coast as a folk singer with an earthy style and powerful voice. As he matured, some of his songwriting efforts became well...
(1938 – 1999), American country music singer-songwriter, and a film and television actor - John T. Axton (1870 - 1934), First U.S. Army Chief of Chaplains
- Mae Boren AxtonMae Boren AxtonMae Boren Axton was known in the music industry as the 'Queen Mother of Nashville'...
(1914 - 1997), American songwriter