Jessica Simpson

You recently recorded a duet with Dolly Parton. What's one thing about her that people may not know? She truly is the most humble person I've ever been around ... One time I was staying in a hotel in Austin, and Dolly's tour bus was there. The receptionist told me, 'Dolly Parton's here, and guess what she did today...

What's the biggest misconception about you? Oh gosh, there are so many! That I'm not smart. I think I'm pretty smart, actually. Previous Next

Are there any newer country artists who impress you? I think it's impressive how many No. 1s Carrie Underwood has. Her choice in songs is really great, and she has an incredible voice. As far as new people, she has one of the strongest voices out there...

Do you ever read tabloids? I don't really read the stories, but it's fun to look through the pictures. I like to see if there are things featured from the Jessica Simpson Collection, like a handbag or shoe. But as far as believing what I read, well I just don't read it, because I don't want it to be in the back of my mind...

Do you have any guilty pleasures? I actually like that Denise Richards show ('Denise Richards: It's Complicated'). It makes me laugh. Previous Next

Do you have any insecurities? Of course I do! My confidence can be crushed pretty quickly ... After going through a divorce, you have to come to a place in your life again where you find your own confidence and don't rely on anybody else to give it to you...

Have you found any big differences in country fans versus pop fans? I think that my fans have crossed over with me. And when I look out in the audience in these fairs I'm doing, it's a cool experience, because I see some of my old fans ... but I also see some skeptics who want to either be won over or be like, 'Um, no...

Have you found it hard to be accepted by other country stars? It's really been easy and welcoming. People have been so kind. They see that you're being honest about sticking with country, and that's where you want to be in life. People have been so encouraging -- everyone from Kenny Chesney to Martina McBride to Vince Gill ...

Jessica Simpson made her Grand Ole Opry debut on Saturday, kicking off a week of television appearances supporting her new country CD, 'Do You Know.' Simpson performed three songs -- 'Come on Over,' 'Remember That,' and 'Sipping on History' -- to a packed house that included her parents and grandparents...

Entertainment Weekly's PopWatch readers have compiled a list of the 20 Worst Cover Songs Ever, and not surprisingly, country artists were included. Coming in at both the No. 1 and No. 2 slot is country's newest star, Jessica Simpson. First, for her cover of the Berlin classic, 'Take My Breath Away,' and then for her remake of the Robbie Williams hit, 'Angels,' both of which were included on the Co