Anne Wilson (musician)
Anne Wilson is an American Christian musician and songwriter. Wilson made her debut in 2021, with the release of the single "My Jesus" through Capitol Christian Music Group. "My Jesus" was Wilson's breakthrough hit, having reached number one on Billboard's Hot Christian Songs chart and Bubbling Under Hot 100 chart. Wilson also released her debut extended play, My Jesus (Live in Nashville) (2021), which reached number twelve on the Top Christian Albums Chart in the United States.
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Birth name | Anne Wilson |
Born | Lexington, Kentucky, US | February 21, 2002
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Years active | 2021–present |
Labels | Capitol CMG |
Website | Official website ![]() |
Early life
Anne Wilson was born in Lexington, Kentucky.[1] Wilson was raised in a Christian home, and attended a Presbyterian church throughout most of her childhood.[2]
Career
Anne Wilson signed a record deal with Capitol Christian Music Group in late 2019.[3] On April 16, 2021, Wilson released "My Jesus" as her debut single.[4] "My Jesus" went on to become Wilson's breakthrough hit single, peaking at number one on the Hot Christian Songs chart,[5] and the Christian Airplay chart.[6] "My Jesus" was nominated for the Billboard Music Award for Top Christian Song at the 2022 Billboard Music Awards.[7] On August 6, 2021, Wilson released her debut extended play titled My Jesus (Live in Nashville).[8] The EP reached its peak at number twelve on the Top Christian Albums Chart in the United States.[9] Wilson released "I Still Believe in Christmas" on October 29, 2021.[10] "I Still Believe in Christmas" peaked at number 15 on the Hot Christian Songs chart.[11]
On January 14, 2022, Wilson released the single "Sunday Sermons".[12]
Discography
Studio albums
Title | Album details | Peak chart positions | |
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US | US Christ. | ||
My Jesus |
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68 [13] | 1 [14] |
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart |
EPs
Title | Album details | Peak chart positions |
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US Christ. | ||
My Jesus (Live in Nashville) |
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12 [9] |
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart |
As lead artist
Title | Year | Chart positions | Album | ||||
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US Bubb. |
US Christ |
Christ. Air. |
Christ. AC |
Christ. Digital | |||
"My Jesus" | 2021 | 1 [15] | 1 [16] | 1 [17] | 1 [18] | 1 [19] |
My Jesus |
"I Still Believe in Christmas" | — | 15 [11] | 1 [20] | 1 [21] | 23 [22] |
Non-album single | |
"Sunday Sermons" | 2022 | — | 8 [23] | 11 [24] | 10 [25] | 3 [26] |
My Jesus |
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart |
As featured artist
Title | Year | Album |
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"Emmanuel God with Us" (Chris Tomlin featuring Anne Wilson) |
2021 | Non-album single |
As lead artist
Title | Year | Chart positions | Album |
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US Christ. | |||
"Hey Girl" | 2022 | 30 [27] |
My Jesus |
"God Thing" | — | ||
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart |
As featured artist
Title | Year | Album |
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"Somebody Tell That Girl" (High Valley featuring Anne Wilson) |
2022 | Way Back |
Other charted songs
Title | Year | Chart positions | Album |
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US Christ. | |||
"Mamas" (with Hillary Scott) |
2022 | 31 [28] |
My Jesus |
Tours
- Supporting
- Big Daddy Weave - All Things New Tour (2021)
- Zach Williams - I Don't Want Christmas To End Tour (2021)
- Matthew West - Brand New Tour (2022)
Awards and nominations
Billboard Music Awards
Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result | Ref. |
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2022 | "My Jesus" | Top Christian Song | Pending | [29] |
References
- Ford, Bradden (April 15, 2021). "Anne Wilson Artist Profile | Biography And Discography | NewReleaseToday". NewReleaseToday. Retrieved September 23, 2021.
- Smietana, Bob (September 16, 2021). "Meet Anne Wilson, a 19-year-old singer behind 'My Jesus,' a surprise Christian hit". Religion News Service. Retrieved September 23, 2021.
- Yap, Timothy (April 22, 2021). "Anne Wilson's Amazing Story: From Aspiring to Be an Astronaut to Singing for Jesus : News : JubileeCast". JubileeCast. Retrieved September 23, 2021.
- Cluver, Ross (April 16, 2021). "Anne Wilson Releases Debut Project 'My Jesus' | CCM Magazine". CCM Magazine. Retrieved September 23, 2021.
- Asker, Jim (August 10, 2021). "Anne Wilson's Debut Single 'My Jesus' Hits No. 1 on Hot Christian Songs Chart | Billboard". Billboard. Retrieved September 23, 2021.
- Asker, Jim (August 25, 2021). "Anne Wilson Tops Christian Airplay With 'My Jesus' | Billboard". Billboard. Retrieved September 23, 2021.
- Clarks, Jessie (April 8, 2022). "Billboard Music Awards Announces 2022 Finalists - TCB". The Christian Beat. Retrieved April 9, 2022.
- Clarks, Jessie (August 6, 2021). "Anne Wilson Releases New Live EP 'My Jesus (Live From Nashville)' - TCB". The Christian Beat. Retrieved September 23, 2021.
- "Top Christian Albums – Billboard". Billboard. October 12, 2021. Retrieved October 12, 2021.
- Cluver, Ross (October 29, 2021). "Anne Wilson Drops Multi-track 'I Still Believe in Christmas' | CCM Magazine". CCM Magazine. Salem Communications. Retrieved January 13, 2022.
- "Hot Christian Songs – Billboard". Billboard. December 29, 2021. Retrieved December 29, 2021.
- "Billboard Chartbreaker Anne Wilson releases 'Sunday Sermons'". Niagara Frontier Publications. January 14, 2022. Retrieved February 3, 2022.
- "Billboard 200 – Billboard". Billboard. May 3, 2022. Retrieved May 3, 2022.
- "Top Christian Albums – Billboard". Billboard. May 3, 2022. Retrieved May 3, 2022.
- "Bubbling Under Hot 100 – Billboard". Billboard. August 24, 2021. Retrieved September 23, 2021.
- "Hot Christian Songs – Billboard". Billboard. August 10, 2021. Retrieved September 23, 2021.
- "Christian Airplay – Billboard". Billboard. August 28, 2021. Retrieved September 23, 2021.
- "Christian AC Airplay – Billboard". Billboard. August 28, 2021. Retrieved September 23, 2021.
- "Christian Digital Song Sales – Billboard". Billboard. April 27, 2021. Retrieved September 23, 2021.
- "Christian Airplay – Billboard". Billboard. December 29, 2021. Retrieved December 29, 2021.
- "Christian AC Airplay – Billboard". Billboard. December 21, 2021. Retrieved December 21, 2021.
- "Christian Digital Song Sales – Billboard". Billboard. December 14, 2021. Retrieved December 19, 2021.
- "Hot Christian Songs - Billboard". Billboard. May 3, 2022. Retrieved May 3, 2022.
- "Christian Airplay – Billboard". Billboard. May 3, 2022. Retrieved May 3, 2022.
- "Christian AC Airplay – Billboard". Billboard. May 3, 2022. Retrieved May 3, 2022.
- "Christian Digital Song Sales". Billboard. January 25, 2022. Retrieved January 25, 2022.
- "Hot Christian Songs - Billboard". Billboard. May 3, 2022. Retrieved May 3, 2022.
- "Hot Christian Songs - Billboard". Billboard. May 3, 2022. Retrieved May 3, 2022.
- Grein, Paul (April 8, 2022). "2022 Billboard Music Award Nominations: Complete List – Billboard". Billboard. Retrieved April 9, 2022.