Jessica Simpson often cites legends like Willie Nelson and Dolly Parton as her musical heroes. But who among the newer country artists really impresses her these days? The Boot got a rather surprising answer when we posed that question to the pop turned country star."I think it's impressive how many No. 1s Carrie Underwood has," Simpson told us, with a nervous laugh. "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."
So what about this supposed rivalry between the two songbirds?
"It's definitely media-driven. People are just trying to make a story out of nothing," Simpson insists. "I respect her and hopefully she respects me. We've just dated the same guy -- that's it!"
That guy is Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo, who was briefly linked to Underwood last year. Romo is now in a serious relationship with Simpson. But Underwood recently told Allure magazine that he still calls her.
"I don't understand why she would say that," Simpson recently told a San Francisco radio station. "I respect Carrie, and I would never say anything like that."
With all the time she's spending in Nashville these days, Simpson is bound to run into Underwood around town. So would she walk up to her media-deemed nemesis and give her a hug?
"Um ... I would definitely stop and say, 'Hi,'" Simpson answered The Boot.
Simpson is hoping to take the spotlight away from the tabloid nonsense and focus it back on the music with her new country CD, 'Do You Know.' The Boot talked to her about her favorite songs on the album, including the very sexy title track, written by Dolly Parton. Read our exclusive interview here.
Reader Comments(1 of 12)
addicted2h2oat 8-22-2008
I'm sorry I am not a fan of Jessica Simpson, or her father. I just think that her career is washed up on the pop music side so she is trying her hat at country. I am a musician and I know that an artist can like all kinds of music and try different types of things. I am all for it you saw Faith Hill do some songs that where so good that they crossed over to pop also. But that's not Jessica's case she is going country because its the last trailer in the park.
frankat 8-22-2008
why must you dog miss simpson for trying something new . as far as faith hill is concerned what was up with her and le ann rimes when carrie underwood won female vocalist of the yr. award
nvdesertdreamerat 8-22-2008
Jessica's career is done, so she says these things, then denies them for publicity. Only way she can get exposure. As far as Faith, Leann being upset that Carrie winning, she had only been on the market for 18 months before she won. Are you telling me that Reba, Trisha, Martina or others weren't more qualified to win? 18 months is not enough time to pay your dues to those that have been there for years.
Sierra =)at 8-22-2008
UMMM frank Faith was upset because she's worked hard to be recognized as to where Carrie Underwood was handed everything thanks to american Idol!!!!
Patriciaat 8-22-2008
Whomever posted the first comment on this set a video on here that had a virus.
Thanks. Just wanted to let you all know.
jenat 8-24-2008
update: check out an interview from Nashville's 107.5 FM jessica did after saying this. she stated in that interview that she "knows its not true" regarding tony calling carrie.
how sad that jessica is saying carrie is a liar to save face for herself. jessica doesn't want to make herself look bad so she says she KNOWS that it is "not true". well, unless she has 100% proof (which she plainly just can't because what if he called from someone elses phone, etc.) how can she possibly call carrie a liar?
don't call someone a liar when you really don't know the truth yourself. jessica simply CANNOT KNOW if this statement from carrie is true or not, so where does she get off calling carrie a liar and allowing her to get bad press for this? sad that jessica AND tony would let carrie take the fall for this. SO SAD!! i have no respect for jessica simpson.
Welcome Stacieat 8-22-2008
Jessica better watch out bashing countrys queen Carrie Underwood--- she is already getting the boos when she goes out on stage. This is one person she better watch how she treats -- when Carrie talks she gets respect!
MzJFlysWorldwideat 8-22-2008
I agree with you on one thing, Joe Simpson is a pain in the arse. But where in that excerpt did you read Jessica Simpson bashing Ms Underwood...nowhere. Whatever their beef is, I'm sure Jessica can hold her own and then some to little Ms American Idol. Check back with Carrie when she's been around as long as Jess and let's compare their spread sheet. Otherwise that nonsense of "people listen when she speaks", don't kid yourself, right now she's still just the new kid on the block. She's still a little fish trying to hang with the big fish...the big fish has a bad day every now and then. Jess is just fine..
politicalrightat 8-22-2008
You're funny. You said "this is one person she better watch how she treats-when Kerry talks she gets respect." Respect from who? Why does the American Idol get more respect than someone that made it on her own? I'm not a Simpson fan but its obvious that she has made it. Who cares if dumb rednecks boo her. I don't think she will cry too much running back to her star QB boyfriend or her mansion. Carrie Underwood is just a girl like Jessica Simpson. Watch out Jessica! Funny. Just like she should watch out for Underwood stealing her man...RIGHT! Jessica blows this girl away.
politicalrightat 8-22-2008
You're funny. You said "this is one person she better watch how she treats-when Kerry talks she gets respect." Respect from who? Why does the American Idol get more respect than someone that made it on her own? I'm not a Simpson fan but its obvious that she has made it. Who cares if dumb rednecks boo her. I don't think she will cry too much running back to her star QB boyfriend or her mansion. Carrie Underwood is just a girl like Jessica Simpson. Watch out Jessica! Funny. Just like she should watch out for Underwood stealing her man...RIGHT! Jessica blows this girl away.
seanringramat 8-22-2008
Um, she's not bashing anyone. Can you read?
annhardin01at 8-22-2008
Did you not read the article? Carrie is the one who can't seem to get over Tony, blabbing to the media about someone else's boyfriend. How sad.
Kimmieat 8-22-2008
Maybe ROMO should stop calling Carrie..I mean if I were Carrie I'd warn Jessica too.
morbie173at 8-22-2008
i think jessica simpson can do it. she got a taste for it when doing the duke of hazzards.
and hell those hill billies would die to see her in her daisy dukes.
alot better than the underwood chick.
~Kelsey Leigh~at 8-22-2008
Who cares if she got a taste of what the dukes of hazzard was really like........she still can't sing worth a crap! Underwood totally defeats her all the way around!!