Jessica Simpson says Eric Johnson "will always be" part of her life after she announced their separation last month. The singer, who is releasing her new music this week, reflected on her former relationship with Johnson in an exclusive interview with People in this week's issue, and opened up about how music has healed her.

Jessica Simpson opened up about having the support of ex Eric Johnson and their kids to work on her new music project in Nashville

Jessica Simpson's new joint interview with Ashlee Simpson had the sisters reminiscing on the last time they did an article together — which was back when Teen People was still in print over two decades ago.