Meet Meghan

Meghan McCoy is a Texas recording artist, Filipino-American writer, and cultural producer known for her multidimensional work across music, heritage programming, and women’s creative leadership.
Born and raised in Silicon Valley and now rooted in the Sacramento region, she has spent her life navigating the space between tradition and change — bridging stories, systems, and songs with boldness and grace.

With a background in law enforcement administration and a lifelong connection to American roots music, McCoy brings a rare blend of structure and soul to every project she leads.
She is not only an artist — she is a strategist, organizer, and mentor who uses her lived experience to build spaces where underrepresented voices are seen, heard, and deeply valued.

McCoy leads the acclaimed Western Swing band Mae McCoy & Her Neon Stars, produces family-centered cultural events, and writes candidly about identity, boundaries, and healing.
She also serves as Vice President of the Western Swing Society and is the founder of The Thomas & Leilani Foundation — a nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving traditional music, uplifting heritage artists, and empowering creative women through mentorship, community programming, and performance opportunities.

At every level, McCoy’s work reflects a clear set of values:

Culture is sacred. Creativity is healing.
Women of color deserve not just visibility — but legacy.