Welcome back, Jessica Simpson!
The singer delivered her first TV performance in 15 years during the season finale of “American Idol” on May 18. She sang her new track “Blame Me,” before teaming with one of this season’s “Idol” contestants, Josh King, on “These Boots Are Made for Walkin’,” which she recorded in 2005. That song, of course, is a cover of Nancy Sinatra’s 1966 hit.
Decked out in a glitzy gold dress cut high on the left thigh and showing off dirty blond hair, the mother of three performed her new music for nearly a minute and a half before welcoming King to the stage and switching things up with the more upbeat “These Boots Are Made for Walkin.’”
After the finale, Simpson spoke about her return to performing on TV. “That’s a really long time,” she told “Extra” after the episode aired.
Fans on YouTube watching Simpson perform were happy to see her onstage again.
“I can tell how much she loves her new music, the soul and emotions are shining bright!” one person gushed.
“She did great!!! She was off the rails in a good way!!” raved someone else.
“Wow! She’s unrecognizable. But, she sounded great!” another person commented.
“So good to have u back Jessica,” wrote another fan.
Simpson’s version of “These Boots Are Made for Walkin’” climbed to No. 14 on the Billboard Hot 100 and was featured on the soundtrack for the film adaptation of “The Dukes of Hazzard.” Simpson also starred in the film as Daisy Duke.
