Discover the newest songs by Hollis Grey, featuring original lyrics and emotionally driven music across blues, rock, pop, and electronic styles. Each release showcases a distinct mood and sound, offering listeners a fresh take on modern, genre-fluid songwriting.
Browse the latest tracks, explore evolving themes, and experience new music shaped by storytelling, atmosphere, and contemporary production.
Released February 24, 2026. "No Filter Energy" comes from a place I’ve lived in for a long time — choosing honesty, authenticity, and peace as a way of life. I don’t see it modeled often, but I believe you can enjoy being yourself without shrinking or proving. This song is about steady confidence and standing fully in who you already are.
Released November 21, 2025 – “Scroll Me In” came from those late-night moments when you swear you’re done scrolling… but the glow pulls you right back in. I wanted to capture the mix of humor, exhaustion, and digital obsession we all feel sometimes. It’s a rap-bounce track with emo edges, neon moods, and a story everyone knows too well: one more scroll is never just one.
Released November 7, 2025 - I wrote "Selfie Session" for the fun we all have taking selfies — the angles, the lighting, the endless takes, and that one perfect shot that finally makes the cut. It’s a playful nod to how we express ourselves in the digital age — confident, imperfect, and totally real.
Released November 7, 2025. “Like Like Again” started as a joke between friends about how the word like slips into every sentence—until I realized it’s also a snapshot of how we communicate now. We fill space with filler words, scroll endlessly, and measure connection in hearts and thumbs-ups. The song pokes fun at that habit, but it’s also a love letter to our messy, hyper-connected world. Sonically, it’s playful and glossy—bouncy pop with a wink—but underneath the humor is a reminder to actually say something real. Everylike in the song is both a beat and a mirror. I wanted it to sound like a group chat set to music: colorful, chaotic, and impossible to stop watching.
Released October 10, 2025. I rode motorcycles for over 30 years, and nothing compares to that feeling — the wind, the rumble, the quiet that hits when the world fades behind you. Freedom’s Real on Two Wheels isn’t about speed or rebellion — it’s about peace, power, and the joy of being completely alive every time you ride.
Released October 4, 2025. I started writing "Forever Friend" to capture the kind of bond that never fades, no matter the miles or years. When my forever friend came to visit, we finished it together. This song is for anyone who has that one person you can always count on—the one who makes you laugh until it hurts, tells you the truth, and reminds you you’re never alone.
Written by Juile A. Shannon and Teresa Dick.
Lyrics © Julie A. Shannon (Hollis Grey). Intellectual Property certified and timestamped through DACR’s Certificate of Record and Ownership.
Released: September 19, 2025. I wrote “Got My Time Back” after being laid off again. As a consultant, my work runs in 6–12 month contracts, and when they end, I get this gift of time — time to rest, breathe, and create before the next one starts. This song is a celebration of that freedom, and an anthem for anyone who’s been laid off and needs a reminder that sometimes endings open the best doors.
Written by Juile A. Shannon.
Lyrics © Julie A. Shannon (Hollis Grey). Intellectual Property certified and timestamped through DACR’s Certificate of Record and Ownership.
Released: September 19, 2025. I was born and raised in Northern California, spending most of my life in Willits. Just down the road is Fort Bragg, the beach I grew up on, and the stretch of Highway 20 between the two has always been my passage home. Highway 20 is curvy, lined with towering redwoods, and it’s a blast to ride on a motorcycle or drive through — I’ve made that trip hundreds of times. No matter how many times I take it, I always feel an incredible sense of relief when I finally reach Fort Bragg. There, I let the peace, the crashing waves, and the stunning beauty of the coastline wash over me. It’s my zen place — the place that has always held me, and always will.
Written by Juile A. Shannon.
Lyrics © Julie A. Shannon (Hollis Grey). Intellectual Property certified and timestamped through DACR’s Certificate of Record and Ownership.
Released: August 10, 2025. I wrote “I’m Here Too” in response to the countless men and women on social media searching for someone kind, caring, emotionally intelligent, and loving—yet wondering if they’ll ever truly cross paths. This song gives voice to that longing, reminding us that even in the waiting, love with equal measure is still possible.
Written by Juile A. Shannon.
Lyrics © Julie A. Shannon (Hollis Grey). Intellectual Property certified and timestamped through DACR’s Certificate of Record and Ownership.
Released: July 27, 2025. I wrote “We Don’t Need, We Want” after seeing so many men online asking, “Why don’t women want to date anymore?” This song is the answer. It’s not about bitterness. It’s about clarity. This track is a voice for women who are still open-hearted… just no longer open to nonsense.
Written by Juile A. Shannon.
Lyrics © Julie A. Shannon (Hollis Grey). Intellectual Property certified and timestamped through DACR’s Certificate of Record and Ownership.
Released July 23, 2025. I wrote “Different Lines” to explore the emotional disconnect between two people who care but can’t quite connect. Inspired by real conversations around love, timing, and trust.
Written by Juile A. Shannon.
Lyrics © Julie A. Shannon (Hollis Grey). Intellectual Property certified and timestamped through DACR’s Certificate of Record and Ownership.
Released July 8, 2025. "One Step Closer" tells the story of a mother and son who found their way back to each other after time, distance, and a lot of healing. It’s not about perfection. It’s about forgiveness, rebuilding, and the quiet power of showing up again. For anyone who's ever had to earn their second chance, this one's for you.
Written by Juile A. Shannon.
Lyrics © Julie A. Shannon (Hollis Grey). Intellectual Property certified and timestamped through DACR’s Certificate of Record and Ownership.
Released: July 7, 2025. I wrote “Not Just Pretty” to express the frustration of being seen for the surface while craving something real. It’s about choosing self-worth over shallow love.
Written by Juile A. Shannon.
Lyrics © Julie A. Shannon (Hollis Grey). Intellectual Property certified and timestamped through DACR’s Certificate of Record and Ownership.
Released July 3, 2025. I wrote "Drama Free, Finally Me" to celebrate those of us who live alone in peace and truly happy in that freedom.
Written by Juile A. Shannon.
Lyrics © Julie A. Shannon (Hollis Grey). Intellectual Property certified and timestamped through DACR’s Certificate of Record and Ownership.
Released July 1, 2025. I wrote “Hazel Eyes in a House of Blue” to honor the journey of discovering identity, family, and truth through the eyes of a woman who grew up fatherless. The lyrics were inspired by real-life events telling my story with honesty and heart.
Written by Juile A. Shannon.
Lyrics © Julie A. Shannon (Hollis Grey). Intellectual Property certified and timestamped through DACR’s Certificate of Record and Ownership.
Released July 1, 2025. Wrote “Unscripted and True” to capture the emotional fatigue of digital dating and the longing for honest, unscripted connection. Inspired by real conversations, real disconnection, and the hope that love still shows up—without filters.
Released June 30, 2025. Lyrics originally written during the pandemic and refined in May 2025. This piece explores the emotional tension of being caught between two worlds—the safety and comfort of a self-made space, and the deep, growing desire to break free and transform. It’s about the quiet conflict between staying where it’s safe and stepping into the unknown.
Written by Juile A. Shannon.
Lyrics © Julie A. Shannon (Hollis Grey). Intellectual Property certified and timestamped through DACR’s Certificate of Record and Ownership.
Released June 22, 2025. "Half-Raised Hearts" was written as a reflection on what happens when love isn’t modeled early in life—but the longing for connection still burns strong. I wanted to capture the quiet ache of those who were raised in silence, strength, or survival... and who are now learning how to love, trust, and open up without ever being taught how.
Written by Juile A. Shannon.
Lyrics © Julie A. Shannon (Hollis Grey). Intellectual Property certified and timestamped through DACR’s Certificate of Record and Ownership.