Chris Willman
Chris Willman is a senior music writer for Entertainment Weekly
Jessica Simpson's not the only pop star going Nashville. A look at other genre-hoppers.
Bon Jovi
A duet with Sugarland's Jennifer Nettles was the first song by a rock
act to go No. 1 at country. (But the band's follow-up fizzled at No. 35.)
Darius Rucker
''Don't Think I Don't Think About It'' is No. 3 at country radio. KEEY
programmer Gregg Swedburg says, ''There are probably eight hits on his
album.''
Jewel
Though she barely tweaked her sound, Jewel courted country by hiring
John Rich as producer and opening Brad Paisley's tour.
Kid Rock
''All Summer Long'' is at No. 6 and rising. Its samples of rock staples
''Werewolves of London'' and ''Sweet Home Alabama'' must appeal to country
fans too.
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