Overview

• Simpson released “Fade” on July 22 as the lead single from her Nashville Canyon, Part 2 EP, due September 4, 2025
• The song’s lyrics address broken promises and emotional distance in her decade-long marriage to Eric Johnson
• On July 23 at Rockefeller Plaza, she performed “Fade” for NBC’s Today show Citi Concert Series and maintained composure after a corset dress slip
• Co-written with Trent Dabbs and Teresa LaBarbera, Simpson said the track emerged from an emotional studio session marked by tears
• She called returning to live performance “insane” and credited music with helping her heal as she moves toward her next EP release