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Hoyt Axton

real name Hoyt Wayne Axton

Duncan, United States · 1938-03-25 – 1999-10-26

Hoyt Axton is credited on 2,991 releases across 625 albums tracked on Gatefold, active 1957–2025 — the collector-built map of who actually made the music.

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2,991

Credits

625

Albums

8

Decades active

491

In collections

Biography

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American country musician, songwriter, and actor. Son of Mae Boren Axton and John Thomas Axton, brother of John Boren Axton. Husband. Father. Wrote some songs which became well-known Internationally, including "Joy To The World". Co-founder of Jeremiah Records Inc.
Born: March 25, 1938, Duncan, Oklahoma
Died: October 26, 1999, Victor, Montana

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2,991 releases · 625 albums · active 1957–2025

  • Performance · 3,733
  • Production · 150
  • Other credits · 76

Studios: American Recording Co. · A&M Studios · Capitol Studios · Quadrafonic Sound Studios

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