Jessica Simpson is making a powerful return to the stage after a 15-year hiatus, reminding fans why she first captured their hearts.
The beloved “With You” singer delivered her first live performance in over a decade at SXSW’s Recording Academy Austin Chapter Block Party, marking a major milestone in her music career.
Reflecting on her comeback, Jessica Simpson took to Instagram to express her emotions about the momentous occasion. “Last night was my first performance in 15 years,” she wrote. “It was an emotional coming back home to the best part of myself. Thank you for embracing me. You know that I have so much to say, but this lucky voice gets to soar again tonight.”
Jessica Simpson’s highly anticipated performance featured two new singles, “Use My Heart Against Me” and “Leave,” both of which will be part of her upcoming EP, Nashville Canyon Pt. 1, set for release on March 21. In addition to these fresh tracks, she treated fans to exclusive, unreleased songs titled “Breadcrumbs” and “Blame Me,” adding to the excitement surrounding her musical resurgence. As a nod to the legends before her, Simpson also performed covers of Dusty Springfield’s “Son of a Preacher Man” and Nancy Sinatra’s “These Boots Are Made for Walkin’.”
During her set, Jessica Simpson took a heartfelt moment to address the crowd, opening up about her long absence from the music industry. “I needed to remember who I was and why I wanted to sing in the first place,” she shared. “And I needed to forget who they told me to be.” Her words resonated with fans who have followed her journey through music, business, and personal growth.
Since her last public performance at the 2010 Rockefeller Center Christmas tree lighting, Jessica Simpson has built an impressive billion-dollar fashion empire, penned a bestselling memoir, and embraced motherhood, raising three children with her husband, Eric Johnson. However, her passion for music never faded, and now she is embracing it once again.
In a recent interview with People magazine, Jessica Simpson revealed that her daughter played a key role in reigniting her love for music. “My daughter led me back to Nashville,” she said. “Her wanting to see the light showed me the light.”
With her triumphant return to the stage, Jessica Simpson is proving that her voice, her passion, and her place in the music industry remain as strong as ever.