Jessica Simpson

A few weeks ago she began her transition from the pop music genre to the world of country music.  And last night Jessica Simpson took another big step.

The “With You” songstress made a surprise appearance at the CMA Music Festival, showing up at the VAULT Concert Series at Nashville’s LP Field.

Jessica Simpson: Back in the Big Apple 2008-06-10 10:55:00

Following a weekend appearance at the CMA Music Festival and a quick trip to Dallas, Texas, Jessica Simpson was once again flying the friendly skies - this time making her way to New York City.

Wearing her Cowboys cap, the Dukes of Hazzard hottie was helped out of her ride by the chauffeur, trying her best to avoid photographers upon arrival to a luxury Big Apple hotel.

Following a late night arrival in the Big Apple, Jessica Simpson and her mother Tina were spotted up bright and early on Tuesday morning (June 10).

And the rising country starlet looked cute in a white top, black jacket and a pair of black short shorts as she exited her hotel.

Drawing a close to her visit to New York City, Jessica Simpson packed her bags and headed over to LaGuardia airport on Wednesday to fly back to Dallas, Texas.

As one final stop before her departure, the “Come On Over” singer made time for lunch with a few friends at the Mexican restaurant Dos Caminos in Soho.

In what was her first full live concert in years, Jessica Simpson was busy debuting music from her forthcoming country album at the 16th Annual Country Thunder USA on Shadow Hill Farm in Twin Lakes, Wisconsin last night (July 19).

Accompanied by her quarterback boyfriend Tony Romo and her dog Daisy, the “Dukes of Hazzard” hottie socialized about the concert grounds before throwing on her country boots and rocking the stage.

Ever since she announced her transition from pop to country music, there have been varied opinions floating around.  And over the weekend, Jessica Simpson performed at the Country Thunder USA Festival to mixed reviews.

The “With You” songstress took the Randall, Wisconsin stage Saturday night, opening for Sara Evans, sporting a white button-up overtop a white tank top and a pair of denim cutoff shorts with cowboy boots.  But the new image didn’t fool everybody.