Texas Homegrown Music with Maylee Thomas

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 Range in Dallas, TX.

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 personal as we talked about the therapy of writing music through the pain of life's unplanned circumstances. Don’t miss this one!

 

Originally aired 11/02/2025 on 95.3 FM KHYI the Range in Dallas, TX.

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 vinyl, till the last lyric was sung. I was so moved by Coyle, and it is easy to understand why Mac reached out to him after seeing him on the David Letterman show a decade ago. Be sure to listen this week, Coyle is a special kind of artist.

Originally aired 10/26/2025 on 95.3 FM KHYI the Range in Dallas, TX.

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 10/12/2025 on 95.3 FM KHYI the Range in Dallas, TX.

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.

Originally aired 09/218/2025 on 95.3 FM KHYI the Range in Dallas, TX.

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 Range in Dallas, TX.

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.