Simpson recently toldBillboard.comthat, I am a country girl.
I grew up in Texas, and country music was what I listened to.
I always wanted to make a country album, but I wanted to wait until the time was right.
- Country music fans typically dont take kindly to someone using their airwaves as a last resort.
They need to believe you mean it.
Speaking for myself: I accept Kid Rock becauseHank Williams Jr. does.
Jon Bon Jovi earned cred bydueting with Sugarlands Jennifer Nettles, and teaming for one of CMTs bestCrossroadsconcerts.
Who besides deejays wanting the opportunity to ogle Simpson in personis eager to hear this album?
And how can we stop it from happening?
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