Jessica Simpson has a new man, and she’s not hiding him anymore. The singer and fashion designer was photographed with Nashville musician Thomas Eisenhood on Sunday at Albuquerque’s Balloon Fiesta Park, strolling the grounds around 7:30 a.m. with hot air balloons drifting behind them. According to reports, Eisenhood had his arm around her shoulders and Simpson rested her head on him while they took selfies and laughed through the morning.
The connection isn’t brand new. TMZ first reported the relationship back in April 2026, saying the two had been dating for roughly three months and were introduced by mutual friends. This weekend marks the first time they’ve been seen together publicly, which fans are treating as the official hard launch.
It’s a significant moment for Simpson, whose separation from husband Eric Johnson was confirmed in January 2025 after ten years of marriage. The divorce has not yet been finalized, and the two share three children: Maxwell, Ace, and Birdie. Eisenhood is based in Nashville, where Simpson has spent a lot of time in recent years working on music.
So what do you think: is a sunrise balloon festival the most romantic way to go public, or would you keep it low-key? Sound off in the comments.
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