I don't know what's left for this girl to do. I could see if she didn't have any talent. But she does. I just don't have a clue what she did with it. This entire disc is void of emotional depth. Every single ballad has her dipping her voice to a whisper to give you an emotional tug and when you think she's going to let it rip ... she holds back on the vocals as if she's having an asthma attack.

The first single, "Come on Over" was a jaunty little song that was all about that catchy little hook. But the rest of the album lacks that wink and nod fun factor that the first single displayed. When the lyrical depth stops and ends with a metaphor such as "You're My Sunday," you know your ears are in trouble. Even though she worked with who's popular on mainstream country radio stations to give her songs that country pop production, Carrie Underwoods' writers had a hand in the disc, she doesn't equal Ms. Underwoods' ability to rip into and find the depth of even frothy material with her searing vocal ability.

The saving grace of this disc is Dolly Parton, descending like the angel she is, blessing us with enough of her magic to remind us what a true country artist should sound like ... by the way, Dolly Parton's last disc is AMAZING.

I wish Ms. Simpson would have went less mainstream and tested the waters a bit, mandolins and guitars and a heavy dose of twang doesn't make a good country artist. The legends got there by having the ability to break your heart one song then mend it on the next.

There was another review who asked what Jessica Simpson did with all of her talent - and I agree. The problem for me is that this album is really no different than her unsuccessful pop albums. The music is mediocre, some tunes catchier than others - but basically blah.

And Jessica DOES have talent. The real problem is that she's not cultivating in the right way. Did anyone ever think of turning her into a Broadway star? I think it would be genius to get the girl a vocal coach who would train her classically (no, not to sing opera) and teach her how to use her voice properly - and star her in Legally Blonde: The Musical.

There's no doubt Jess has some serious pipes. But instead of training her voice, using it properly, and perfecting her talent, she oversings crappy pop music with no range that any teenbopper who can carry a tune can sing. There's no doubt she's beautiful and knows how to stay in the limelight. It's time she started using her talent instead of hiding behind it.

By the album if you like her. It won't wow you, but it won't disgust you either.

I read all the reviews here and are very perplexed. Many say they listened to the cd and gave it a shot yet the reviews aren't so much a review of the music but a chance to bash Ms. Simpson. Very wrong. Very unfair. This is the place to review her new cd DO YOU KNOW.

The first time I listened to it I was a little bored for most of the songs are ballads but I definitely was impressed with her singing. Now I have played the cd song by song and really evaluated each performance and now I love this cd. Jessica going country in my opinion is not a gimmick. She said in an interview that all the money she made with her other ventures gave her the freedom to make the music shw wanted and not worry if it made money. So she has ventured out.

Yes, I am a big Jessica fan and I'm sure many of you will say my review is not helpful just for this fact. I find her performances here to be stellar. The set opens with the uptempo hit COME ON OVER which is truly infectuous. Next is REMEMBER THAT a song about a woman in an abusive relationship and it is amazing. Her delivery is very emotional as she tells the story. It draws you in.

This is how I feel about all the songs. Sorry folks, but Jessica really has talent and can sing. She just hasn't always picked the best material. She deserves a lot of credit for trying to venture into new territory and for me her heart is definitely in it. She does not oversing but shows her great vocal range and interptrretive skills.

Many highlights here include STILL BEAUTIFUL another uptempo number saying even though life is tough all will be alright, STILL DON'T STOP ME a great ballad where she knows she should end a bad relationship but just can't, MAN ENOUGH where she questions is the guy ready to take the vulnerability and emotions she is ready to reveal. Of course the duet with Dolly Parton shines. On DO YOU KNOW Jessica truly holds her own with Dolly and they sound amazing together.

And believe me, Dolly would not invest herself in a person she didn't see as having a good heart and true talent. This cd shows us a new Jessica and deserves to be heard with no judgement. Jessica is bright. She does sometimes play the slightly ditzy role when she wants but it is all in fun. All her business ventures show that. And see her in a serious interview and you will see the real Jessica. She is a good soul and shows that here.

Highly recommend this cd. It is a new Jessica and she shines.

In an obvious attempt to pander to the conservative heartland audience and simultaneously dilute memory of 2006's "A Public Affair," an abomination of a dance-pop album if ever there was one, Jessica Simpson takes her first wholly wrought foray into country music with the dopily-titled "Do You Know," which landed in stores this week. That's right - no question mark is part of the title as it should be.

It may be more listenable than the embarrassment that was "A Public Affair," but that is hardly a compliment to Simpson as it is a testament to the wonderful work of session musicians, who give "Do You Know" an air of authenticity; from sprightly banjos to gorgeous mandolins, this is genuine mainstream country music.

Also important is that unlike the last record this one has solid songwriting throughout. Cuts like "You're My Sunday" and "When You Loved Me Like That" in particular are so sweeping and sugary sweet almost anyone could sound decent singing them - and that's just how Simpson sounds; decent, with little extra. "Still Beautiful," with its urgent, widescreen melody is a likely future hit single, although as with the whole of the album there is little pop crossover potential, with perhaps the exception of the over-produced lead single "Come on Over."

She may have more of a voice than the Mileys and Rihannas, but that is saying little. Simpson has always had a remarkably bland and constricted vocal range rounded out with precious little emotional depth for someone whose main claim to fame is legitimate singing talent. In nearly a decade of being in the business her skills have not strengthened. Her live performances are atrocious, with graceless sing-shouting and asexual cooing accounting for the great bulk of her range, suggesting that she has had more than a little technological assistance in-studio.

The title track, a duet with Dolly Parton, by all means the true Queen of Country Music, certainly bolsters the album's appeal and credibility. With Parton sounding every bit as good as always, the mediocrity of Simpson's vocal talent becomes all the more conspicuous. Parton's songwriting is also dependably solid, closing the album on a higher note than it deserves. Her contribution to this album will hopefully boost interest in February's criminally ignored "Backwoods Barbie," a much better LP than this one by any measure.

"Do You Know" may be a major step-up from Simpson's last effort - such a feat was almost guaranteed - but it is difficult to view it as an indication of her genuine love for country music as opposed to part of a carefully calculated marketing strategy to boost CD sales. Many will buy it and a few will enjoy it - God bless them - but there are so many infinitely better-skilled vocalists out there than Simpson. In the 1970s, when Karen Carpenter's voice filled the airwaves, Simpson would never have been allowed to even see the inside of a recording studio, much less record in one. That's the truth.

For a far better 2008 country crossover, check out Jewel's "Perfectly Clear," which is filled with strong vocals and solid songwriting. Or, to hear a truly gifted pop vocalist, save your money for Whitney Houston's upcoming comeback LP in November. Even at her most debilitated, she could still blow Simpson to Kingdom Come.

I am writing this review from the point of view of a fan of Jessica since her very first album, "Sweet Kisses," and the release of her first single, "I Wanna Love You Forever." If you look back at Jessica's album history, you can see the amazing growth she has sustained throughout her career. I truly think that "Do You Know" is the first album since "In This Skin" to accurately showcase her songwriting and vocals skills. I would even say that "Do You Know" rivals "Sweet Kisses" in vocals. Jessica has said herself that her new album shows who she truly is as an artist and person. The result of that are strong, moving vocals with relatable, well-written songs. The differences between "A Public Affair" and "Do You Know" are so apparent! For those of you that are disappointed that Jess has left the "pop" world, I am confused where your reasoning comes from! If you truly love Jessica as an artist and person, then it only makes sense to support her career choices, especially when she is opening up her heart for all of us to listen with this album. And for those of you comparing Jess to Carrie Underwood or Taylor Swift, again I am very confused! The funny thing is, Jessica isn't trying to compete with those girls. In fact, Jessica is just being herself. Jessica's new album is truly amazing and I hope everyone out there will give her a chance. She's accomplished so much in her career, and this album is a sure sign of greater things to come!