Jessica Simpson in Black and White

Description: While attending J.J. Pearce High School, Jessica Simpson recorded a gospel music album with Proclaim Records. The record company went bankrupt and the album was never released. Simpson left high school at age sixteen, and toured the Christian music circuit. After Columbia Records executive Tommy Mottola heard one of Jessica Simpson '... ( +expand to view full text )

Description: While attending J.J. Pearce High School, Jessica Simpson recorded a gospel music album with Proclaim Records. The record company went bankrupt and the album was never released. Simpson left high school at age sixteen, and toured the Christian music circuit. After Columbia Records executive Tommy Mottola heard one of Jessica Simpson ' independent releases, she was signed to the label.