Published by Cel Manero from Global One Media Inc.
Jessica Simpson, known for her hit song With You, has moved to Nashville following her separation from Eric Johnson.
Jessica Simpson is embracing a fresh start in Nashville, Tennessee.
At 44, the singer and entrepreneur is navigating a period of major change following a challenging decade — one that included her journey to sobriety, welcoming her third child, and separating from her husband. Nashville has become her sanctuary as she heals from the “literal fat-shaming” that left her dealing with “PTSD” and embarks on a new professional path.
“It’s been incredible to step away from my previous life,” Simpson shared with Rolling Stone. “Being creative is difficult when you’re constantly caring for others. As a mother and business owner, convincing myself to prioritize my own needs felt selfish. I realized I had to completely uproot myself.”
Jessica Simpson revealed in January that she and Eric Johnson had separated. While she confirmed that the couple had been “living separately,” she didn’t provide specifics about the timing of their split.
“Eric and I have been living apart as we navigate a difficult chapter in our marriage,” Simpson shared in a statement to People magazine. “Our children are our top priority, and we’re focused on what’s best for them. We’re grateful for the love and support we’ve received and ask for privacy as we work through this as a family.”
According to a People source in November, Simpson and Johnson “very much live separate lives.”
“She’s focused on her music and divides her time between Los Angeles and Nashville,” the insider said. “Meanwhile, Eric stays in L.A., where their children attend school.”
As Jessica Simpson rediscovers her passion for music, she’s also reflecting on her past struggles in the industry.
Looking back at her early 2000s career, Simpson admitted she knew she wasn’t destined to be the typical “manufactured pop star” who followed every industry rule.
“I was never going to win because I had Britney [Spears] and Christina [Aguilera] ahead of me, selling far more records,” Simpson explained. “I didn’t want to dance or wear a headset mic. But I agreed to it because I worked for Sony and didn’t want to disappoint them. I constantly felt like I was letting people down — even myself — probably because I wasn’t singing words I had written.”
Taking her then-manager’s advice, Simpson eventually started writing her own music and found success with her chart-topping hit With You.
“When I’ve found success in life, it’s been when I was honest and real,” she said. “I’ve never truly had the chance to express that in my music until now.”
