Days: Molly Burnett Profiled in NY Post

[JackPeyton]

'True Blood:' Who's That Girl?

Last night's "True Blood" featured an evisceration, a shocking trip home for Jessica, a near orgy and one hilarious mall-set scene that called Bill and Eric's sexuality into question. Yet, this morning, all I can think about is that girl who played Christian singer Amanda Jane and her song, "Jesus Asked Me Out Today."

So I forced Sam to morph into a dog so he could track down the actress who played the pigtailed pop star. Three bad leads later, he led me to Molly Burnett. The 21-year-old actress -- who really performs that song -- regularly stars on "Days of Our Lives" as hell-raising Melanie, so her fans will undoubtedly love seeing her as the naughty-but-nice singer.

PopWrap: Where did that genius track come from?

Molly Burnett: [The writers]. I thought it was great because here you have this provocative pop star moving around like Britney Spears, talking about saving herself for Jesus. It's gold.

PW: There is a lot of Miss Spears in your performance, did you look to her as an inspiration?

Molly: I kind of did my own thing, but I may have referenced Britney a la the catholic school girl pig tail days!

PW: Your character wants Jesus to ask her out, who would you like to go on a date with?

Molly: Oh man, Hunter Parrish!

PW: You're also a singer, which musicians do you draw inspiration from?

Molly: I've got an old school jazz and pop mixture going on. Like Norah Jones meets Christina Aguilera. But James Taylor is my favorite.

PW: What are the chances Amanda will be back on "True Blood?"

Molly: Fingers crossed for season three!

To relive Molly's amazing performance of "Jesus Asked Me Out Today" follow the jump!

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Apparently I'm not the only one addicted to Amanda/Molly's song, because you can purchase it right now on iTunes

Source- http://blogs.nypost.com/popwrap/archives/2009/06/true_blood_whos_that_girl.html

[London]

Happy I didn't see her a lot but I really liked the song she sang. She's really good.