Now that country is “cool” thanks to peeps like Rascal Flatts, Keith Urban and Carrie Underwood, Jessica Simpson is ready to make country her home. Don’t expect Jess to be in Carrie Underwood’s league as of yet, but…expect a strong entrance.

According to Billboard, Simpson’s first single, “Come on Over,” makes a historic debut at No. 41 on Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart this week. Columbia Nashville VP of promotion Jimmy Rector says radio is responding positively to the single. “More than anything, people are pleasantly surprised. A lot of people didn’t want to like it, but when they heard it, regardless of pre-conceived notions, they realized this is a really good record.”
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