Nicolle Galyon Honors Teachers on Last Day of School
Singer shares Maycember emotions, urging hugs or cocktails for real heroes in classrooms!!

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Nicolle Galyon, the Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter behind hits for Miranda Lambert and Dan + Shay, paused her touring schedule this week for an Instagram tribute that struck a chord with parents everywhere. In a candid post marking her children’s last day of school, she poured out her gratitude for “Mr. Comley, Mr. Wilson, Mrs. Morris” – the teachers who carried families through what she dubbed “Maycember.”
Heartfelt Tribute To Teachers
In the caption, Galyon wrote, “It’s as if God knew exactly who our kids would need in their lives before we knew what this school year would bring. I can’t even talk about it or I’ll cry onto my screen… Mr. Comley. Mr. Wilson. Mrs. Morris. Thank you.” The post, accompanied by snapshots of her little ones surrounded by their instructors, captured the bittersweet mix of relief and sadness parents feel when another grade wraps up.
Balancing ‘maycember’ And Motherhood
Galyon coined “Maycember” to describe the frenzy of end-of-year commitments: spring concerts, volunteer sign-ups and Spirit Week. She admitted to only helping “with one class party for two hours,” yet concluded, “nobody gives more than these teachers. Every day. Of every month.” Her words resonated with working moms and dads who juggle careers and parent-teacher roles as the calendar shifts toward summer.
A Reminder To Show Appreciation
Her plea was simple: “If you see a teacher give them a hug. Or even better buy them a cocktail.” In an age of underfunded schools and stretched-thin staff, Galyon’s reminder went beyond cliché. It was a public nudge, encouraging readers not to wait for Teacher Appreciation Week, but to recognize educators year-round.
A Personal Lens On Parenthood
On her Wikipedia page, Galyon is celebrated for songwriting credits and co-founding Songs & Daughters, a career path that demands endless travel and late nights. Yet, she’s equally devoted to her family in Nashville, Tennessee. Her post underscores how she splits time between writing hit anthems and helping with spelling tests – even if “someday this house will be quiet and I’ll be begging time to trade in every moment of peace & quiet for the beautiful chaos of one more Maycember.”
Fans And Fellow Creators Respond
Within hours, comments poured in. Fellow songwriters and parents thanked Galyon for voicing a common sentiment about the unsung work that teachers do. One follower wrote, “As a teacher, this made me tear up. Thank you for seeing us.” Another chimed in, “My cocktail is on its way!” The wave of support reinforced the community’s belief that small gestures can mean the world.
Looking Ahead To Summer Break
With school doors closing for the season, Galyon hinted at quieter days ahead – a chance for her brood to trade pencils for pool floats. But in true mom fashion, she confessed she’ll miss the chaos: “Someday this house will be quiet… so for now, we’re celebrating it all and we’re comin’ for ya 4th & 6th. 🥹”
No matter how many years pass, that final goodbye on the school steps always brings its own mix of joy and tears. And thanks to Galyon’s heartfelt post, readers everywhere were reminded to take a moment, seek out a teacher and say “thank you.”

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