JESSICA SIMPSON Irresistable (Columbia) Genre: Pop Grade: B+ www.jessicasimpson.com

Whoops…she's…grown up! Jessica (now 21) has gone through a mini-evolution since her previous album was recorded at the age of seventeen. Musically, we have a stronger album in all areas and Jessica herself has stepped everything up a few notches, sounding (and looking) like the big star she already is. Supported by her extra-hot videos, Jessica's star will be rising to new heights this summer.

---Kelly, Fall 2001