Texas Homegrown Music with Maylee Thomas

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 treasures of the past. He comes from a family of entertainers. With a mom who sang out of Muscle Shoals , a Dad who played dancehalls & a great grandfather guitarist who shared the stage with Chet Atkins, he’s paved his own way as a songwriter with tunes like “ Honkey Tonk Ain’t Noise pollution” and “ chasing numbers” keeping his authentic rule of relevance to where we are in the music scene these days.

I’m convinced he’s gonna be a household name soon- certainly in Texas

 

Originally aired 09/07/2025 on 95.3 FM KHYI the Range in Dallas, TX.

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 to listen… this is a don’t miss

Originally aired 08/31/2025 on 95.3 FM KHYI the Range in Dallas, TX.

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 fans Los Texmaniacs will be performing a unique FREE concert on Friday Sept 5th TUPPS Brewery in my hometown of Mckinney Texas Come experience this danceable repertoire at the heart of early conjunto / old-time polkas, as well as hints of rock, R&B, and country that makes up this tradition of Tejano music. Listen to Max explain it all on this show

 

Originally aired 08/24/2025 on 95.3 FM KHYI the Range in Dallas, TX.

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 one. The son of two successful songwriters he’s paved his OWN way and I like itsome new original music for you to enjoy was just released . Don’t miss this one- it will have you foot stomping and singing his melodies all week.

Originally aired 08/17/2025 on 95.3 FM KHYI the Range in Dallas, TX.

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 out www.MattTedderMusic.com

 

Originally aired 08/03/2025 on 95.3 FM KHYI the Range in Dallas, TX.

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.

Dani Reed came into the studio and shared her journey from Oklahoma to Texas ( where she now calls home!) And what a powerhouse voice. When she’s not playing solo gigs she’s penned as Dani and the Rejects. Ck out her schedule and do your soul some good by seeing her live. Danireedmusic.com She graced us with an acoustic live too.

Originally aired 07/20/2025 on 95.3 FM KHYI the Range in Dallas, TX.

Stoney Musgrove is my guest this week- and he’s also playing a singer / songwriter show with us Sunday September 7th The GAR HOLE in Westminster Texas. Listen and find out what makes him SO special.

Originally aired 07/13/2025 on 95.3 FM KHYI the Range in Dallas, TX.

Jake Ryan ,the winner of the KHYI 95.3 The Range (OFFICIAL)'s Battle of the Balladeers, was my guest this week on Texas Homegrown Music and you will become familiar with him ( if you’re not already) if you love a traditional country voice and a hook you can’t stop singing. He’s a gifted songsmith im looking forward to YOU hearing.

Originally aired 07/06/2025 on 95.3 FM KHYI the Range in Dallas, TX.