Maggie Cavender
Induction Year: 1989
Birth Name: Mary Margaret Polk - Maggie Cavender
Birth Date: September 01, 1918
Place of Birth: Nashville, TN
Deceased: March 24, 1996
Place of Death: Nashville, TN
Biography
Not inducted as a songwriter.
Education: |
Discography / Career Highlights
Career Milestones:
1967 - Nashville Songwriters Association founded (later called the Nashville Songwriters Association International--NSAI); became the first executive director
1970 - started running Maggie Cavender Enterprises
Comments:
First job in Nashville was with Pamper Music
Hired by producer-songwriter-publisher Jack Clement
Worked at the CMA, helping to coordinate the first awards show
Worked for music magnate Shelby Singleton
Became administrator of Maypop Music/Alabama Band Music
Founded the NSAI