Although Maryann has always contributed in some way to the process of songwriting in her career, she has taken a much more active role in the process on her current release "Jazzland" and her upcoming album "Lonestar State Of Grace". "I didn’t write for a long time because it’s so revealing and it’s a very vulnerable place to be in. People will know what your inner most thoughts are. Usually I am attracted to things with a sense of humor but every now and then I like to sing a straight out meat and potatoes love song. I wrote a love song called The Way I Feel About You and The Apology which is the answer to "Cry Me A River". Both compositions are masterful products of a seasoned, talented veteran.

Having been in industry over three decades and with bands that have been signed to major record labels it isn’t surprising that she’s chosen to be an independent artist. Unfortunately she’s suffered the same injustices so many other artists have. "All the major bands I’ve been with have re-released discs I’ve been on. That flatters me because it means my work still holds up today, but I haven’t seen a penny from it. I didn’t know better back then. I didn’t know I needed to have a lawyer write in…. Maryann gets royalties on this, co-writers credit on that. It’s just typical of this business. I’m so glad we can make our own albums now. I don’t see any advantage to being with a major record label anymore."

Another upcoming project for her is a band called The Texas Redemptors. The Redemptors are the brainchild of her husband Tary Owens. Sadly Tary was stricken with serious health problems four years ago. The musical community of Austin held a benefit to assist in the mounting medical bills. "So many people came out for the benefit it was like he had an resurgence of health, it was miraculous. Within a month or two he was playing again. He decided to put the band together and call them The Texas Redemptors because he truly felt redeemed."

Aside from The Redemptors, Tom Morrell And The Time Warp Tophands recently hired her to work on their album where she recorded What Makes Bob Holler and I Told You I Love You Now Get Out. It’s hard to believe she has time to concentrate on her own projects considering she is involved with so many other bands, but being true to form she is deeply involved in her art. She loves what she does and it shows.