American singer Jessica Simpson enjoyed dazzling success in her early teens, at
the dawn of the 2000s. Born in Abilene, Texas, on July 10, 1980, she began
singing in the church choir, where her pastor father served as minister. Her
younger sister, Ashlee Simpson, also pursued a career as an actress and singer.
After auditioning for The Mickey House Club, she reached the semi-finals
alongside Britney Spears, Christina Aguilera and Justin Bieber, before being
noticed by a Christian music label, Proclaim Records, for whom she recorded an
album that remained unreleased due to bankrup...