Ashlee Simpson, the talented singer-songwriter, is gearing up to commemorate the 20th anniversary of her iconic album Autobiography. In an exclusive interview with Us Weekly, Simpson revealed that she is working on a re-release of the album and is planning a special performance to celebrate this milestone.
When asked about her plans for the anniversary, Simpson shared, 'I am starting to work on the re-release. Maybe I'll go in and redo some of the songs, but I'm definitely going to do a performance around the anniversary.' She also hinted at the possibility of releasing new songs in conjunction with the anniversary, and expressed her interest in performing at Pride shows.
Simpson's husband, Evan Ross, chimed in to emphasize that she will 'go big' for this occasion. Simpson confirmed, 'It's time. Two decades!'
Recently, at Christian Siriano's New York Fashion Week afterparty, Simpson surprised attendees with an impromptu performance when the DJ played a few of her songs. Reflecting on the experience, she shared, 'I did not expect that to happen, but it was a blast. It was so much fun.' Simpson revealed that the impromptu performance was inspired by discussions with Christian Siriano about the album anniversary.
Autobiography, which was released on July 20, 2004, introduced the world to Ashlee Simpson's unique blend of pop-rock music. The album featured hit singles like 'Pieces of Me' and 'La La.' The title track of Autobiography was even chosen as the theme song for MTV's The Ashlee Simpson Show, which chronicled the recording process of the album and aired from 2004 to 2005.
Following Autobiography, Simpson went on to release two more albums, I Am Me in 2005 and Bittersweet World in 2008. However, with the exception of the single 'Bat for a Heart' in 2012, Simpson has taken a break from releasing new music. In a previous interview with Popsugar, she expressed her readiness to get back into the studio, stating, 'I have the itch.'
Simpson draws inspiration from her children when it comes to her musical ambitions. Her daughter Jagger, who is 8 years old, is a big fan of her mother's music. Simpson shared, 'I'm inspired that my daughter is so inspired by my old albums.' She also mentioned that her son Bronx, who is 15 years old, has excellent taste in music and often introduces her to new artists.
Fans of Ashlee Simpson can look forward to the re-release of Autobiography and the exciting performance she has planned for the album's 20th anniversary. With two decades since its original release, Autobiography continues to resonate with listeners and remains an important milestone in Simpson's career. As she gears up to honor this significant album, fans are eagerly awaiting what comes next in her musical journey.
