Marissa R. Moss chronicles how three singers – Kacey Musgraves, Maren Morris and Mickey Guyton — found ways to circumvent the traditional Nashville Music Row country music industry path and its 'good ol’ boy' mentality to chart successful paths of their own.

... stunningly crafted.

Moss unapologetically exposes the genre's baked-in sexism and racism, and highlights the courage and creativity of female singers, songwriters, producers and executives. She argues brilliantly for more diversity on country radio, more women in every part of the industry and more creative control for female artists. Her interview subjects share the grit required to make it in an industry that often shuts them out, and Moss herself celebrates their blatant refusal to 'shut up and sing'.

Moss’s clear and accessible writing is a delight, deftly capturing the lyricism of the genre.

... a page-turner even if you know how it turns out.

... an exuberant deep-dive.