Texas Homegrown Music with Maylee Thomas

Songbird Jones is my guest this week. You know I love to share Texas artists with you who cut their teeth on the influences of our iconic roster and this is a prime example. Hes in the studio and he even debuted a new song not recorded yet. I love this guys heart & passion for family and friends and his band is tight . Originally aired 01/11/2026 on 95.3 FM KHYI the Range in Dallas, TX.

A chance meeting at one of my shows and I was introduced to this extremely talented singer/ songwriter Morgan Hawkins . Her debut releases immediately caught my attention and I had to share her music with you. Morgan’s voice has a soothing style with a cadence that feels like a warm blanket on your soul. She’s an emerging artist ready to put her mark on the Indie folk scene with new singles out ev...

Atlantis Aquarius with Jc Aquarius (Jordan Cain) as my interview this week revives my love for this band. With new releases in 2025 and more to come, get ready to see them on tour. Jordan’s been busy producing playing drums and touring with other groups, but he still has time to put out new music with this band that I totally love. Don’t miss it- we’re even debuting a new song before it comes out...

Merry Texas Christmas is our theme this show and we’ll be playing a lot of brand new artists as well as some familiar songs. Artists like Joe Ely ( rest in peace ) Zane Williams of The Wilder Blue , brand new Leon Bridges & Norah Jones song I’m also going to debut two new female gals that I know you haven’t heard from yet.. but you will. These two budding artists sent me their latest Christmas...

Austin Meade is my guest this week talking about his latest work released this year “ Almost Famous”. His heavy outlaw rock country sound has garnered a tremendous following and is even headlining shows at places like Billy Bobs, Texas. His music speaks from places deep in his soul of experience and I’m a huge fan of his heartfelt song “ Like Father, Like Son” Originally aired 12/14/2025 on 95.3 F...

This week a band I’ve been listening to on my bike rides- I was so happy to get a request to have them - and WahLah! We made it happen. I’m hoping to get them here in DFW ( McKinney’s to be exact) so stay tuned for that! But for now listen and enjoy these stellar harmonies and retro sounds of a great group” The Woods” . You’ll see why the major acts are lining up to have them on their tours Origin...

Check out this weeks guest MattieRoseMusic.com where you can learn more about this Texas girl who cut her teeth on icons like Patsy Cline, and created her own sound since her early days of singing at 3 years old. Her newest single Snake will undoubtedly show you the incredible pipes this girl has. After her college days in Nashville and a degree from Belmont , she’s back in her home turf just nort...

Lots of deep dives this week into Todd Snider and there’s so much great content out there. Do yourselves a favor and follow Otis Gibbs and particularly his documentary “ I was a nervous wreck”. Otis has a piece out there also imploring us not to fall prey to conspiracy theories surrounding his death… instead let’s all find ways to bring a smile to our faces through Todd’s countless stories and mus...

This weeks guest was discovered at a Zac Wilkerson show where I saw Dustin Massey open up and blow me away with his vocals. It’s important for you fans to get shies early enough to see those that start the evening . I’ve found a plethora of incredible artists this way. Dustin is now on my radar and after this weeks show I’m certain will be on yours   Originally aired 11/16/2025 on 95.3 FM KHYI the...

Chaz Marie is my guest this week with a brand new single for all you gals with a “bestie” in your life. Her voice gives her the ability to belt out any style with ease but her groove sits in between Country and SOUL - Jon Christopher Davis penned her the hillbilly Aretha. Originally aired 11/09/2025 on 95.3 FM KHYI the Range in Dallas, TX.

With a new single release “ The Next Right Thing” and a new album in the works.. Kristen Kelly , my guest this week shares about her success of her debut album on Arista Nashville that brought her the hit some “Ex- Old Man “ her tour with some of the biggest names in country music - even a Grand Ole Opry show. Now she signed with a Texas based label and is back to her roots. Our conversation got p...

Coyle Girelli is my guest this week to share his new release “Out of This Town”, on Sun Records, a collaboration project with the late, Texas native, Mac Davis (“Baby Don’t Get Hooked on Me”, so many of Elvis’s biggest hits, and so much more!). This album takes you on a journey the way many great records did in my formative years. When a story was told, beginning when the needle first hit the viny...

It never gets old… I love giving some the best in Texas music to many of you who might not know— Wesley Hanna is definitely one of them. With his new record “ Magnolia” about his Texas hometown you’ll want to see a show for sure and spin these in your favorites. He’s even got a great duet with one of our fav’s Courtney Patton . Originally aired 10/19/2025 on 95.3 FM KHYI the Range in Dallas, TX.

What a gift I get to share this beautiful talent with you. Two decades of teaching in at- risk schools have given him insight to the very purpose of our existence. Do yourself a favor a listen to this interview with Matthew Payne and you too will want to put his songs in your regular rotation. If you like John Prine, Bruce Springsteen and Townes VanZant this is music for you. Originally aired 10/1...

Bo DePeña Is my guest this week with new music and an album dropping Nov 1st- we will feature some of the gems on his roster. His story telling songs are from the heart of his own experiences and I know you’ll be moved by his authentic sound derived from early rock n roll and Texas country influences. Originally aired 10/05/2025 on 95.3 FM KHYI the Range in Dallas, TX.

Ron BarrettMusic - another Texas artist that’s on the rise. This Josie award winner has a trajectory for becoming a household name in country music. Our very personal conversation in this interview gave me insight to why his songs resonate with the audience. He writes from a deep experience of love, loss and the pain you feel when finding your “destiny”, one of his poignant singles we will feature...

Callum Kerr is my guest this week. This actor turned singer songwriter really works. And what a cool cat he is. 3 songs are featured and his accent will slay you. But I still find it so interesting that when he sings it sounds like he stepped right out from west Texas a real gifted actor and singer - a human KIND with a heart for helping others. Originally aired 09/21/2025 on 95.3 FM KHYI the Rang...

This week's show will feature Stefan Prigmore and his new single that drops on the 20th, Cynthia Ann ( captured at age nine, mother of infamous Quanah Parker). Definitely a life worthy of remembering. Stefan, a Texas musician who makes a statement through his music of the importance of history and its impact on our society. Originally aired 09/14/2025 on 95.3 FM KHYI the Range in Dallas, TX.

Caught up with this guy Ellis Bullard for a songwriter’s set at the Rook and he’s on my show this week. I promise you won’t forget this voice, and he’s got the guitar chops too It’s always such a treat for me to introduce to our listeners why Texas has made such a great name in music across our country and the world. Ellis has a true honky tonk vibe that you’ll recognize from some of our iconic tr...

This cool chick Jordan Rainer is my guest and what a spitfire She will give every woman out there the truth about who you are and why you should take control of your life at EVERY opportunity. AND… what a voice… seriously she can SANG. Her new song “The girl you left” an anthem to the breakups that lead to a stronger walk through life will undoubtedly speak to many of you. I hope you’ll find time...

I had the pleasure of interviewing Max Baca of the Grammy award winning conjunto group Los Texmaniacs this past week. And what a history lesson I got from Max about this special music and tradition. Fresh off the heels of the passing of one of Texas greats, Flaco Jimenez , Max talks about his time playing with Flaco and so many others who heavily influenced his journey. And for the local Texas fan...

Check this out… Juballeeyoung.com because he’s got a lot more to tell about than I can put on this post. He’s my guest this week and for what it’s worth— he’s a very kind soul and he made a decision to put his daughter above fame and I for one applaud him for that. Too many musicians leave their children to be orphans to the business of their music making. But that’s another story- and not this on...

Mike Mancy is our guest and he and his band have some new music to share on this week's show. You’ll also find out somethings you did not know about him in this interview Originally aired 08/10/2025 on 95.3 FM KHYI the Range in Dallas, TX.

The Guitar Sanctuary, The Rook McKinney & The Guitar Sanctuary our sponsors, bring you Matt Tedder an Americana , Country and Blues Texan as my guest this week. This is an artist you will want to put on a playlist and sit back and enjoy like you would a glass of fine wine.   Matt has mastered the guitar in such a way that he was penned as the works are more about the lyrics and melody.  Check...

This week's show expect to hear some new music from Handsome and the Humbles , and their newly released album “ Draw some Blood” a Texas based group that is fronted by Josh Smith who joined me in the studio. Originally aired 07/27/2025 on 95.3 FM KHYI the Range in Dallas, TX.