Overview

• Jessica Simpson made her first live television appearance in 15 years on the May 18 finale of American Idol, performing her new song 'Blame Me' and a duet of 'These Boots Are Made for Walkin’' with former contestant Josh King.
• Simpson admitted to intense nerves during the performance, sharing that she used hairspray on her feet to manage sweating and repeatedly told herself not to cry.
• She described performing songs from her EP 'Nashville Canyon, Pt. 1' as a deeply vulnerable experience, likening it to feeling 'naked' on stage due to the raw and personal nature of the music.
• The appearance highlighted her artistic reinvention, influenced by a personal Spotify playlist that guided her creative process and marked a departure from her earlier, industry-driven style.
• Simpson's upcoming projects include the summer release of 'Nashville Canyon, Pt. 2' and a cameo in Ryan Murphy's new series 'All’s Fair,' signaling a multifaceted comeback.