Overview

• Jessica Simpson made her first live television performance in 15 years on the May 18 American Idol finale, performing her new single 'Blame Me' and her 2005 rendition of 'These Boots Are Made for Walkin'' with Josh King.
• Simpson described feeling deeply nervous and vulnerable during the performance, using hairspray on her feet to combat sweating and repeatedly telling herself not to cry.
• Her performance received mixed reactions from viewers, with some criticism on social media but also support from fans and her children, who expressed pride in her return to the stage.
• Simpson's recent EP, 'Nashville Canyon, Pt. 1,' released in March 2025, represents a creative reinvention, with Part 2 planned for release this summer.
• In addition to her music comeback, Simpson is expanding into acting with a cameo in Ryan Murphy's upcoming series 'All's Fair,' marking a new chapter in her evolving career.