Not Exactly Honky Tonk Angels

Soundcheck | May 16, 2011

They've smashed headlights, torn down brooder houses and poisoned a husband's helping of black-eyed peas - lyrically, at least. Female country singers have long been known for their songs about women who are fed up with the men in their lives - and are ready to do something about it. We talk about these angry anthems with Pop Matters columnist Steve Leftridge and New York singer-songwriter Laura Cantrell.

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