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Jessica Simpson reveals the men she has been ‘leaning on’ amid ‘heartbreaking’ Eric Johnson split

Jessica Simpson reveals the men she has been ‘leaning on’ amid ‘heartbreaking’ Eric Johnson split

Jessica Simpson left a gushy note for the people who she is ‘leaning on’ as she recovers from her heartbreaking split from husband Eric Johnson.

The 44-year-old fashion designer has said JD McPherson has been in her corner during this tough time.

Jessica has also acknowledged the help of Stanton Edward, Chad Copelin, Pete Lyman, John Osborne, George Sluppick, Chris Gelb, Schuyler Howie and Daniel Bacigalupi. 

Then there is pH๏τographer and pianist Alex Berger. 

On Monday the country crooner shared that two people have stood out as well: songwriter pal Lucie Silvas and her husband John Osborne.

The siren from Texas announced her split from Eric, with whom she has three children, in January after they separated last year.

Jessica Simpson left a gushy note for the people who are supporting her as she recovers from her heartbreaking split from husband Eric Johnson

Jessica Simpson left a gushy note for the people who are supporting her as she recovers from her heartbreaking split from husband Eric Johnson

The fashion designer has said JD McPherson has been in her corner during this tough time

The fashion designer has said JD McPherson has been in her corner during this tough time

Her latest post was about the power couple in her life. ‘Writin’ with @luciesilvas, who is not only my dear friend and songwritin’ partner, but my go to therapist and her hubby,’ began the caption on Instagram.

‘The one only bad ᴀss guitar player, musician and patient creative @jinglejohnosborne was truly my saving grace towards the end of EP1, another tune w this power couple coming soon…’

She finished with: ‘Off of my Nashville Canyon Playlist, we were inspired by the fierce atтιтude, energy and soulful guts of Brittany Howard, from an Alabama Shakes. Pre-save #NashvilleCanyon now using the link in bio.’

Her sister Ashlee Simpson, who has also been a great support to Jessica, added in the comments section: ‘Yes, queen sister .. express your honesty, and H๏τness. We are here for you ❤️.’

Before this new post, Jessica raved about JD McPherson.

‘Moments with you, @jdmcphersonpix, are simply magic,’ wrote Simpson in an Instagram caption in February.  

‘It is very special what this beautiful universe has been up to with the 2 of us and this unexpected soul collision.

‘I can’t wait for everyone to hear what we have been cookin’ up. 

‘You have inspired me by simply makin’ me feel creatively understood with your one of a kind artistry and unparalleled talent and vision. 

‘I’m pretty sure that God and all of our chosen angels are communicatin’ with some trailblazin’ purpose. My life is forever changed by the gift of YOU.’

They have worked together on her new album which is called Nashville Canyon, Part 1. The EP will be released on March 21, 2025. The first single from the EP is Use My Heart Against Me

They have worked together on her new album which is called Nashville Canyon, Part 1. The EP will be released on March 21, 2025. The first single from the EP is Use My Heart Against Me

JD has been on guitar as Jessica sings her heart out

JD has been on guitar as Jessica sings her heart out

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The former reality TV star discussed her ‘soul’ adding she is ‘proud’ of who she has become after so much sadness.

‘Music makes you un-become to become, and through this process my soul has been pulled to the very place it belongs,’ began the country crooner.

‘To the girl I was, I love you. To the woman I am, I am proud of you. To the woman I am becoming, I am excited for you….lets do this…it’s GO TIME.’

Last year, the pinup shared that she had separated from her husband Eric with whom she shares three children. 

Her new song has some tough lyrics.

‘Go on / Use my heart against me / Double down like I’m your whisky,’ she croons.

‘Drink me in until your tipsy / One and done / On the run / Restless soul / Rattle the reverb / Holy Ghost of a believer / I’m the key and you’re the keeper / Here I come / Here I come / Don’t misuse / Don’t confuse / My love.’

On Monday the country crooner shared that two people have stood out: songwriter pal Lucie Silvas and her husband John Osborne

On Monday the country crooner shared that two people have stood out: songwriter pal Lucie Silvas and her husband John Osborne

The 44-year-old has been working on her new ‘gritty’ revenge album with JD McPherson, 47. He is an American singer-songwriter and guitarist from Broken Arrow, Oklahoma known for a retro sound.

This comes after DailyMail.com was the first to share that new music from Jess was being released sometime in February.

She is not holding back.

‘She is singing from the heart and there is a lot of pain there, she goes very deep’ the insider said. ‘She has called it the “soundtrack to my soul.”

‘It is a bit like the Alanis Morissette Jagged Little Pill album. Very raw and full of wild emotion. She will shock the pants off her fans,’ added the source.

The album has also been called ‘gritty.’ 

Last year she hinted that the album – her first album in 15 years – would be about someone who wronged her as she said on social media: ‘This comeback is personal, it’s an apology to myself for putting up with everything I did not deserve.’

Last week she discussed her 'soul' adding she is 'proud' of who she has become after so much sadness. 'Music makes you un-become to become, and through this process my soul has been pulled to the very place it belongs,' began the crooner

Last week she discussed her ‘soul’ adding she is ‘proud’ of who she has become after so much sadness. ‘Music makes you un-become to become, and through this process my soul has been pulled to the very place it belongs,’ began the crooner

'To the girl I was, I love you. To the woman I am, I am proud of you. To the woman I am becoming, I am excited for you¿.lets do this¿it¿s GO TIME,' she added

‘To the girl I was, I love you. To the woman I am, I am proud of you. To the woman I am becoming, I am excited for you….lets do this…it’s GO TIME,’ she added

Here she is seen recording her new revenge album

Here she is seen recording her new revenge album 

Though everyone knew the album would come out in 2025, the source has claimed the month is February. ‘It’s ready and it’s coming out with a bang very soon,’ said the source.

The siren recorded the music when in Nashville, Tennessee last year. That is where she got back to her country music ‘roots.’

As DailyMail.com reported in mid January, the album that have to do with heartbreak as she penned them when her marriage to Johnson was unraveling.

‘It will be about her broken heart, so, yeah, I guess you can call it a revenge, a heartbreak album,’ a source told DailyMail.com.

‘When Jessica writes music, she pours her heart into it and has no filter, it’s very personal. So the album will really be about the struggles she has been through at home. It is super emotional and shares her side of the story.

Last year, the pinup shared that she had separated from her husband Eric with whom she shares three children; seen with Eric in 2015

Last year, the pinup shared that she had separated from her husband Eric with whom she shares three children; seen with Eric in 2015

Simpson previously explained how her children Maxwell ‘Maxi’ Drew, 12, Ace Knute, 11, and 5-year-old Birdie Mae, whom she shares with Johnson, inspired her to return to performing

‘She has been working on the album for years, there is a lot in there.’ 

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DailyMail.com has reached out to Jessica’s rep for comment. 

In addition to working in Nashville, she has been recording at Henson Recording Studios in Los Angeles.

The last time she posted a pH๏τo with Eric to her Instagram page was in September 2023; they separated last year.

‘Eric and I have been living separately navigating a painful situation in our marriage,’ the singer, 44, shared in a statement with People, in regards to her marriage to the former NFL player, 45.

‘Our children come first, and we are focusing on what is best for them. We are grateful for all of the love and support that has been coming our way, and appreciate privacy right now as we work through this as a family,’ she added.

The pair share three children: daughter Maxwell, 12, son Ace, 11, and daughter Birdie, five. 

The couple hasn’t been spotted together since Birdie’s kindergarten graduation back in June 7, and Jessica’s Instagram has been conspicuously Eric-free since their Easter celebration on April 9.

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