"[1] Her grandfather's "song of choice" was the Johnny Cash classic "Ring of Fire", which she often includes in her set lists in his memory.
As an 8-year-old, Rose made a road trip with her mother to Halifax, Nova Scotia where she saw The Rankin Family, a regional group that mixed Celtic and country sounds.
[1] She got signed by "great booking agents" in 2013 and made a "one-off appearance" opening for U.S. country act The Mavericks in Toronto.
[9] She joined other artists on the label, e.g., Al Tuck, Doug Paisley, The Devin Cuddy Band, Sam Cash & The Romantic Dogs.
[10] Rose's sophomore release was produced by The Mavericks' frontman, Raul Malo, and includes two covers: Hank Williams’ "There's a Tear in My Beer" and "Be My Baby" by the Ronettes.
Rose sings in a sweet, strong, vulnerable voice that’s both powerful and subtle, a tricky balance she pulls off with a smooth and soulful edge.
"[11] They note: “The Devil Borrowed My Boots” is "terrifically crafted and brilliantly realized roots music guaranteed to provoke smiles.
"[11] Rolling Stone says on this release that Rose "playfully croons through tales of love and mischief with girlish breath and devilish twang.
when Mr. Malo steps in to duet, like on "The Last Party" or the Ronettes cover "Be My Baby," the two achieve a melancholy twinkle much like the one between George Jones and Tammy Wynette.
Recorded at Dale Watson's Ameripolitan Studios in Austin,[14] it is considered "Canadian countrypolitan chanteuse" Rose's love letter to the Texas capitol, her adopted home following a "winter engagement" at famed Continental Club.
"[16] Produced by Raul Malo, with co-production by Niko Bolas, Rule 62 boasts the musicianship of Paul Deakin of The Mavericks on drums and Aaron Till of Asleep at the Wheel.
[6] "Chris Scruggs’ steel, Aaron Till's fiddle and Jen Gunderman's piano and organ are perfectly staged, and Rose is commanding as she eases herself into songs whose classic tones belie their originality.
"[1] Turning her nose up at her family collection of more currently popular fare, Rose favored the "queen bees" of Nashville like Kitty Wells, Tammy Wynette, and Dolly Parton.