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Jenna DeVries’ new project “Strut.”
Jenna DeVries’ “Strut” is a powerful declaration of resilience, an anthem for those forged in the fire of adversity. From the opening lines, she takes us on a journey through the heart of the South, where toughness is earned, and rebellion is a way of life for the LGBTQ+ community.
She sings, “Hate made us tough as nails / Taught us to give 'em hell / Preacher says it’s hot down where we’re going / So we might as well,” she sings, turning pain into power and survival into a statement of pride.
Alongside production by Don Miggs (Dolly Parton, Steven Tyler, Mick Fleetwood), this song is an instant standout in DeVries’ catalog.
DeVries doesn’t hold back, calling out the hypocrisy of hollow morality with lines like “folks don’t practice what they preach.” Instead, she arms her listeners with the strength to rise above, urging them to “turn the other cheek” while never losing their edge. This isn’t about passive resilience — it’s about strutting with purpose.
The chorus hits like a battle cry. “Only country queens know how to strut,” she proclaims, invoking the legacies of Dolly Parton and Reba McEntire while carving her own path. With nods to Chappell Roan and even Beyoncé, DeVries blends country roots with a modern, defiant twist.
DeVries shares her inspiration behind the new project, “Country music is for everyone - there are so many artists breaking through old thought patterns and making space in the genre. ‘Strut’ is an anthem celebrating this new wave of country artists AND the women in country who lead the way for them. It’s a song that celebrates some of my favorite female artists - who I really look up to - artists who have always celebrated and made space for everyone. Right now is a really scary time to be a woman, LGBTQIA+, or a person of color. I hope, while we fight for the country we want to live in, that this song can give people a bit of hope and honestly make them smile. Country music, much like equal rights, should be for EVERYONE.”
“Strut” is an unapologetic statement of intent. When “bless your heart turns ugly” and “thoughts and prayers mean nothing,” DeVries calls for action, urging us to “turn that talk to walk and serve ’em country.” It’s a fiery rejection of empty words, a demand for authenticity and strength.
With sharp wit and a rebellious spirit, DeVries drives home the message: “Put the yas in amen and the ho down in holler.” It’s a clever, campy twist that captures the spirit of a song meant for those who refuse to be silenced.
DeVries’ new release is a fierce anthem for anyone who’s ever faced down the world with their head held high. It’s a call to strut proudly, to turn pain into power, and to serve up a new kind of country — bold, unapologetic, and unbreakable.
LYRICS
We come from everywhere
And we’ve seen everything
From green hill Kentucky
Down to Georgia back to Tennessee
Hate made us tough as nails
Taught us to give em hell
Preacher says it’s hot down where we’re going
So we might as well
First thing we learned is folks don’t practice what they preach
So you better start to practice how to turn the other cheek
Cause it when comes to living well they sure know how to talk
But the thing they keep on missing babe is how to walk the walk
Only country queens know how to strut babe
Work 9-5 like dolly
Like here’s your last chance Fancy, you can
Make like Chappell Roan and serve them country
When bless your heart turns ugly
When thoughts and prayers mean nothing
You can turn that talk to walk and serve em
Country
Seems you didn’t listen every time your mama said
Honey don’t do shit to others that you don’t want coming back
So we’ll throw bricks and stones
Pride’s still a riot yall
No we will not go quiet, I choose violence every time I step and
strut babe
Work 9-5 like dolly
Like here’s your last chance Fancy, you can
Make like McEntire and serve them country
When bless your heart turns ugly
When thoughts and prayers mean nothing
You can turn that talk to walk and serve em
Country
Put the all back in y’all
And the ‘werk’ in blue collar
Put the yas in amen and the
Ho down in holler
Put the all back in y’all
And the ‘werk’ in blue collar
Put the yas in amen and the
Ho down in holler
strut babe
Work 9-5 like dolly
Like here’s your last chance Fancy, you can
Make like Beyonce and serve them country
When bless your heart turns ugly
When thoughts and prayers mean nothing
You can turn that talk to walk and serve em
Country
Turn that talk to walk and serve
