NASHVILLE, TN — Country singer-songwriter Kimberly Kelly returns with her bold and brilliantly candid new single, “Stripper For A Week,” out February 27, marking the next chapter in her run of unapologetically honest storytelling following the breakout momentum of her previous single, “Modern Day Woman.”
Kelly’s latest single, “Modern Day Woman,” quickly made an impact, earning coverage from top country music media outlets including MusicRow and RFD-TV, along with national features on Local on 2, Yahoo News, and WSM Radio with Eryn. The song also landed key playlist placements across streaming platforms and was widely praised for its sharp perspective, clever lyricism, and empowering portrait of modern womanhood — firmly establishing Kelly as one of country music’s most compelling voices.
In 2022, Kelly released her critically acclaimed album, I’ll Tell You What’s Gonna Happen, the same year she made her official Grand Ole Opry debut. She has since earned recognition from People, Billboard, MusicRow, The Tennessean, Texas Monthly, and American Songwriter, and was named to the 2023 Class of CMT’s Next Women of Country. After stepping away to expand her family and navigate a difficult pivot following the closure of her former label, the late Toby Keith’s Show Dog Nashville, Kelly returned with renewed focus and momentum on “Modern Day Woman,” released October 17.
Now, with “Stripper For A Week,” Kelly leans even further into real-life storytelling — blending humor, grit, and empathy to spotlight the choices women make when survival is on the line.
“The song asks, what would you do if you had to keep the lights on and the kids fed?” Kelly shares. “I like to think of it as the next chapter in the Book of Modern Day Woman.”
Co-written by Jenny Tolman and Marty Dodson, “Stripper For A Week” balances wit and heart, exploring resilience, sacrifice, and the determination it takes to keep going. Kelly made personal lyrical tweaks to further ground the song in authenticity, delivering a vocal performance that’s both sharp and deeply human.
With its catchy hooks and relatable narrative, “Stripper For A Week” continues Kelly’s mission of telling the stories that often go unsaid — offering an honest snapshot of doing whatever it takes to get by, without apology.