2000s pop star returns to stage for first time in 15 years – MassLive.com
FILE – In this March 14, 2015 file photo, Jessica Simpson attends the Teen Vogue 10th annual Fashion University at Conde Nast’s new offices at 1 World Trade Center in New York. The singer recently returned to the stage for the first time in 15 years. (Photo by Charles Sykes/Invision/AP, File)Charles Sykes/Invision/APJessica Simpson gave into her “Irresistible” urge to get back on stage.The 2000s pop star returned to the stage of the first time in 15 years when she performed at South by Southwest — the popular film and music festival in Austin, Texas. Simpson confirmed that she was at the festival in a video on her Instagram story Wednesday, in which she said that she was “blessed to be here.”“I think it’s goin’ go good. I hope,” she added with a chuckle.Simpson played at the Recording Academy’s Austin Chapter Block Party March 12, according to an Instagram video.“I needed to remember who I was and why I wanted to sing in the first place and all the music that inspires me and I need to forget who they told me to be,” the singer said in the video before premiering her new song “Breadcrumbs.”A video on X indicated that the song is from Simpson’s upcoming country EP, “Nashville Canyon, Pt. 1.” The user who posted the video said Simpson “sounded amazing,” adding “my stan ass can’t handle this I love you.”Simpson reportedly played some of her past hits as well.Simpson released her debut album, “Sweet Kisses,” in 1999. The album has sold two million copies in the U.S. and contained the hit singles “I Wanna Love You Forever,” “Where You Are” and “I Think I’m in Love with You.” Her sophomore album, “Irresistible,” followed in 2001. The album was certified gold by the RIAA and its title track peaked at No. 15 on the Billboard Hot 100. Simpson’s third studio album, 2003’s “In This Skin,” sold three million copies in the U.S. and was supported but the top 20 hits “With You” and “Take My Breath Away.” She achieved moderate success with her four subsequent albums with her last full-length project, “Happy Christmas,” coming out in 2010. Simpson released “Use My Heart Against Me,” the first song off her upcoming EP “Nashville Canyon, Pt. 1,” on Feb. 25. “Leave,” the project’s second single, dropped March 7. “Nashville Canyon, Pt. 1″ will be released on March 21. People can pre-save or pre-order the EP online.If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation. By using this site, you consent to our User Agreement and agree that your clicks, interactions, and personal information may be collected, recorded, and/or stored by us and social media and other third-party partners in accordance with our Privacy Policy.Use of and/or registration on any portion of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement, (updated 8/1/2024) and acknowledgement of our Privacy Policy, and Your Privacy Choices and Rights (updated 1/1/2025).© 2025 Advance Local Media LLC. All rights reserved (About Us). The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local.Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site.YouTube’s privacy policy is available here and YouTube’s terms of service is available here.Ad Choices
