With over 20 years of experience in the cowboy poetry industry, A. K. Moss has honed her skills as a Western poet and speaker. She excels at creating engaging and informative content that captures the attention of her listeners, including the late Baxter Black...
Some people are gifted with a voice that can connect people. The story and voice of A.K. Moss were honed from the depths of poverty, homelessness, hunger, and bullying. Through living the cowboy and western lifestyle, Moss found strength, courage and humor. At a young age, she began expressing her inner thoughts through cowboy poetry, reflecting the western lifestyle she lived, loved, and revered. She never dreamed it would take her to stages far from her home. Her first poetry book was called Cowboy in the Making, and after selling a few copies at a local poetry gathering, she was noticed by world-renowned cowboy poet, Baxter Black. He approached her and asked her to recite her poem for him, and when she finished, he promptly asked her why she wasn’t on stage. She told him there was no way she could do that, to which he replied, “Too bad”, as he turned his back and walked away. Those words would prove to her that she had a message, that needs to be heard. A year later, she opened for Baxter in Burns, Oregon, and has been on stage ever since.
With over 20 years of experience, AK Moss Books specializes in cowboy poetry and Western storytelling. Her engaging performances resonate deeply with audiences, capturing the essence of the cowboy lifestyle. She is committed to sharing authentic stories that entertain and inspire.
Living on a small ranch in Eastern Oregon, A.K. Moss doesn't just talk about Western heritage—she lives it. As a member of the Oregon Cattlewomen’s Association and a decorated horsewoman, her poetry is rooted in the real-life intuition and grit required to thrive in the elements. A.K.’s performances, including her record-breaking album The Truth, go beyond entertainment. She unveils the captivating characters of the West to help modern audiences rediscover the importance of honoring our differences and opening our hearts. By sharing the stories of those who depended on the land and each other, A.K. helps organizations and individuals find a deeper connection to their own values.
AK Moss values client satisfaction and always strives to exceed expectations. With a keen knowledge for detail and a passion for delivering quality work, AK Moss has built a reputation as a reliable and trustworthy.
During her performance at the High Desert Museum, Kathy Moss kept an audience riveted with her tales and “cowboy” poems about lady buckaroos, ranchers, cows, and horses ubiquitous to eastern Oregon. Rikki, Folklife
God gave us the Bible…and then, He gave us the written and spoken word of The West in …”A.K. Moss… Dena Wood 2020 Academy of Western Artists
If you haven’t yet done so, give a listen to A. K. (Kathy) Moss. From her own cowboy life experiences, in well-chosen and well-presented words, she does indeed speak “The Truth.” Rick Huff Best of the West Reviews
Kathy’s work paints vivid pictures of trails traveled, western battles won and lost, and the pain and glory of real western living. Brenn Hill, Singer and Song Writer