Rose McMackin

Rose McMackin is a freelance writer in Austin, Texas. Her work has appeared in Texas Monthly, Austin Monthly, and elsewhere.

Culture

In an Era of Fake Alpha Males, Cowboys Are Sexier Than Ever

Last year, Bella Hadid was snapped grinning from ear to ear at the rodeo in Arlington, her wide-brimmed cowboy hat casting a shadow over eyes fixed on her boyfriend, cutting horse champ Adan Banuelos. That night, her leather pants, silver rings, and meticulously beaded top were the last whispers

Three women, The Chicks, in black and white waving in front of a pink background

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The Chicks Are Everywhere in Country Music. Except Its Hall of Fame.

The main character of “Wild Is Her Favorite Color,” the opening track on Jenna Paulette’s 2024 country album Horseback, is a familiar figure. She likes to drink tequila. She has an open heart like a desert sky. And “Ready to Run,” sings Paulette, is her favorite song. “It'