Jessica Simpson has taken the music, fashion, and
beauty and entertainment industries by storm. A
talented artist with universal appeal, she has
become an international star and shows no signs of
slowing down.
Born and raised in Dallas, Texas, Jessica began her
performing career by sharing the stage with famous
gospel acts such as Kirk Franklin, God's Property,
and Ce Ce Winans. With her unmistakable voice and
unique pop sound, Jessica caught the eye of Columbia
Records executive Tommy Mattola, and after joining a
tour in support of the boy-band 98 Degrees, she
quickly burst onto the music scene in 1999 with her
debut release Sweet Kisses. Her RIAA-certified
double platinum debut featured Jessica's massive
breakthrough hit, "I Wanna Love You Forever," which
hit #3 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
The title track to Irresistible, her 2001 follow-up,
was a crossover smash, charting on the Hot 100
(#15), the Rhythmic Top 40 (#12), Top 40 Mainstream
(#3) and Top 40 Tracks (#5).
But it was the success of her 4 times platinum
album, In This Skin, which marked Jessica's debut as
a songwriter and further refined her ever-evolving
voice as an artist. "Sweetest Sin," the album's
first single to hit the Top 40, is a marked change
from the giddy teen pop that launched her career.
Having made her mark in the music industry, it
wasn’t long before Hollywood was knocking on her
door. In addition to a recurring role on That 70's
Show, Jessica’s MTV reality show Newlyweds: Nick &
Jessica launched in 2003, and was a huge hit, making
her a household name. In 2005, Jessica made her film
debut as Daisy Duke in The Dukes of Hazzard, and
released a cover of Nancy Sinatra’s “These Boots
Were Made For Walkin’” for the movie’s soundtrack
which topped the Billboard Hot Digital Tracks charts
and was certified platinum. Jessica’s just completed
shooting her next film project, Employee of the
Month for Lions Gate Films.
Jessica just finished recording her fifth solo
album, “ A Public Affair” to be released August 29th
on Epic Records. Simpson boasts songwriting credits
on 10 out of the 13 slated tracks produced by the
most sought-after producers in the business: Lester
Mendez, Jimmy Jam &Terry Lewis, Cory Rooney, Scott
Storch and Stargate. The album is a true reflection
of her growth both personally and musically,
showcasing her diverse range of artistic influences.
There are up-tempo dance tracks, ballads, and a
beautiful cover of “Let Him Fly” originally recorded
by her personal favorite, Patty Griffith.
An enthusiastic philanthropist, Jessica serves as
Operation Smile’s International Youth Ambassador.
She most recently joined the Operation Smile
international medical mission in Nakuru, Kenya where
she assisted the volunteer team with the medical
evaluations of the more than 280 children who
visited the remote region with the hopes of
receiving life-changing corrective surgery for their
facial deformities.
Jessica has been praised by fans and recognized by
critics with three Teen Choice Awards for Breakout
Artist, Love Song of the Year and Red Carpet Fashion
Icon, and nominations for two American Music Awards
including Favorite Pop/Rock Female Artist and
Favorite Pop/Rock Album and two MTV Video Music
Awards for Best Female Video and Best Pop Video. She
has also graced the covers of many high-profile
magazines, such as Rolling Stone, Cosmopolitan, GQ,
Marie Claire and Elle.
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