Writings-Meghan “Mae” McCoy
Reflections on music, heritage, and belonging from Meghan "Mae" McCoy — Filipino-American mother, Hall of Fame inductee, and cultural preservationist juggling teenagers and life in Northern California.
From Sacramento to Arthur, Illinois, this journey was about more than music. It was about culture, trust, and human connection.
Sometimes the most powerful lessons in leadership come from the smallest stages. Traveling to Amish Country to open for country legend Tony Booth reminded me that authenticity and legacy will always outlast hype. In this reflection, I share what artists, leaders, and cultural stewards can learn from moments like these — where tradition, humility, and excellence collide.
Sad news for country music lovers: Buck Owens’ legendary Crystal Palace in Bakersfield is closing its doors.
A Long Time Coming: Opening for Dale Watson
Fifteen years ago, I flew to Lubbock just to be near the music. This year, I opened for Dale Watson. Some things take the long way around.
Summer 2025: A Western Swing Artist's Biggest Season Yet
Filipino-American Western Swing artist Meghan “Mae” McCoy shares highlights from a landmark summer—opening for Dale Watson and Tony Booth, representing heritage at the California State Fair, and preparing for a December concert with Nashville’s The Farmer & Adele. As Vice President of the Western Swing Society, McCoy reflects on the genre’s roots and future in California’s honky tonk and country music scene.
Heritage Isn't a Buzzword: Leading with Culture in Male-Dominated Spaces
Farmer & Adele Bring Nashville Western Swing to Sacramento
Nashville's Farmer & Adele make their exclusive Northern California appearance this December, combining authentic Western Swing with community tradition and holiday charity in Rancho Cordova.
Somewhere Between Bakersfield and Oahu: Poi Rogers and the Shape of California Sound
The dreamy sounds of California Western Swing. My reflections on Poi Rogers, originally published in the Western Swing Society newsletter and Medium.com.
Western Swing and the Sound of Belonging
Western Swing and the Sound of Belonging
In honor of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, Meghan "Mae" McCoy shares her personal journey through music, memory, and cultural legacy. From her Filipino roots to Texas dance halls, she reflects on how Western Swing didn't just offer a sound — it offered a sense of home. A story of resilience, belonging, and the echoes of heritage carried through song.