Jessica Simpson Is Close To Complete Her Album

Jessica Simpson is much more publicized foray into country music came together. The singer's manager/father, Joe, tells EW.com that Jessica Simpson is close to completing her first album, and is a possible impromptu glances CMT show, which would mark the singer's second stab at television reality. "With new husband, she let everyone enter his world," says Joe. "Then it was closed to the world. Now, it may open again so that people can see, here is a little girl struggling with self-esteem and to find their way. Country music is about storytelling, after all. "

As for the album, Jessica Simpson turned to Nashville some of the most respected names to lend a hand - and some credibility - in the project. Jessica duet with Dolly Parton on one lane and is joined to another by Willie Nelson and Charley Pride. John Shanks, who has worked with Sheryl Crow, Kelly Clarkson, and James Brett, a cowriter Carrie Underwood on the single "Jesus Take the Wheel," occur. Simpson's first single, which has yet to be selected, could be as soon as April or May.