And putting out new music isn’t the only recent life change for the singer. In January, Jessica and husband of 10 years Eric Johnson, who share daughters Maxwell Drew, 12, and Birdie Mae, 5 and son Ace Knute, 11, announced their separation. Though, in her statement to E! news, the Employee of the Month alum emphasized, “Our children come first, and we are focusing on what is best for them.”
But amid this new chapter, Jessica is remaining strong through the difficult times and focusing on the bright side—including time with her three kids.
“I don’t know why my heart gets tossed around but I’m one of the lucky ones,” she explained to People in February. “At least I have my children and I still have Eric. He’s still very much a part of my life and will always be.”
Plus, she has her music to lean on.
“Discovering this music is something I did on my own,” she added. “Thank God I had Nashville, it was just a way of me owning myself and declaring it.”