Columbia Nashville’s Jessica Simpson has been in town putting the final touches on her highly anticipated debut country album, due out early this fall. Produced by John Shanks and Brett James, Jessica's lead-off single, "Come On Over," is already a Top 40 hit on the country singles chart and rapidly climbing. Pictured (L-R): Brett James, Jessica Simpson and John Shanks. Photo Credit: Jen Cook for Sony BMG Nashville / Columbia Nashville.

Jessica Simpson makes a surprise appearance at the Nightly Concert on the Vault Concert Stage LP Field Thursday, June 5 in Downtown Nashville during the 2008 CMA Music Festival. Photographer: John Russell / CMA

Jessica Simpson greets fans in the truTV Fan Fair Hall at the Nashville Convention Center Friday, June 6 during the 2008 CMA Music Festival. Photographer: Jim Hagans / CMA

Jessica Simpson greets Ellis Woodall III from Nashville, Tenn., in the truTV Fan Fair Hall at the Nashville Convention Center Friday, June 6 during the 2008 CMA Music Festival. Simpson also greeted the crowd at the Nightly Concert on the Vault Concert Stage LP Field Thursday, June 5. Photographer: Jim Hagans / CMA

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Jessica Simpson and host Suzanne Alexander on the set of GAC's Top 20.

Jessica Simpson on the set of GAC's Top 20.

Jessica Simpson and host Storme Warren on the set of My Music Mix.