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:
High School--Hume-Fogg (Nashville High School--Hume-Fogg (Nashville, TN)



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

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