50 Years of the Memphis Songwriters Association Gala and Awards Celebration!
The Family of Estelle Axton, The Founder of the Memphis Songwriters Association
Ms. Doris Axton Fredrick, Daugher of Estelle Axton receiving the award MSA presented to honor Estelle for 50 years of MSA.
Ms. Doris Axton Fredrick accepting at the award honoring her mother and MSA founder Ms. Estelle Axton.
Ms. Fredrick with Ms. Jil Sweeney listening to Ms. Fredrick reminiscing the early days of MSA.
Mr. Phillip Beasley accepting the MSA Estelle Axton Lifetime Achievement Award recognizing Mr. Beasley's contribution to the organization as president from 2006 to 2012.
Dr. Rice Drewry accepting the MSA Legend Award as the longest standing member of MSA from circa 1995 to present.
The 2022-2023 Memphis Songwriters Association Board of Directors with Estelle Axton's Daughter (left to right): Mike Mielenhausen, Mark Parsell, Amber Rae Dunn, Ms. Doris Fredrick, Jill Sweeney, and Joe Matthews.
The Board of Directors of MSA (left to right): Mr. Mike Mielenhausen, Ms. Jil Sweeney, Mr. Mark Parsell, Mr. Joe Matthews, and Ms. Amber Rae Dunn.
Honored Guest Mr. Willie Hall, a STAX Producer, Sessions Player, and Blues Brother.
50th Anniversary Celebration Cake!
A full room in Studio A at the STAX Museum of American Soul Music.
