Jessica Simpson’s performance at Country Thunder USA (July 19).

Ever since she announced her transition from pop to country music, there have been varied opinions floating around. And over the weekend, Jessica Simpson performed at the Country Thunder USA Festival to mixed reviews.

The “With You” songstress took the Randall, Wisconsin stage Saturday night, opening for Sara Evans, sporting a white button-up overtop a white tank top and a pair of denim cutoff shorts with cowboy boots. But the new image didn’t fool everybody.

Amidst both booing and clapping, Simpson tried to relate to the crowd, saying, “I don’t know what your perception is of Jessica Simpson or what tabloid you buy, but I just want you to know that I’m just a girl from Texas. I’m just like you. I’m doing what I love and dating a boy.”

There were both naysayers and supporters with comments like, I’ll have to drink a lot of beer to sit through her concert,” to, “I actually like her country songs better. She has a great voice, plus, she’s adorable.”

Jess’ new country album drops September 9th.

Source: celebrity-gossip