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'''Anne Claire Wilson''' (born February 21, 2002) is an American [[Contemporary Christian music|Christian]] musician and songwriter. Wilson made her debut in 2021, with the release of the single "[[My Jesus (song)|My Jesus]]" through [[Capitol Christian Music Group]]. |
'''Anne Claire Wilson''' (born February 21, 2002) is an American [[Contemporary Christian music|Christian]] musician and songwriter. Born in [[Lexington, Kentucky|Lexington]], [[Kentucky]], Wilson was inspired to pursue a career in [[country music]] after the death of her older brother, Jacob Kent Wilson. She made her debut in 2021, with the release of the single "[[My Jesus (song)|My Jesus]]" through [[Capitol Christian Music Group]]. ''[[My Jesus (Live in Nashville)]],'' Wilson's debut [[extended play]], was released in 2021, with Wilson releasing the full album [[My Jesus (album)|''My Jesus'']] in 2022. Her singles "Seventh of June" and "Living Water" (the latter of which was written for the film ''[[Jesus Revolution]]'') were released in 2023. In 2024, she released her second album, [[Rebel (Anne Wilson album)|''REBEL'']]. Wilson released three [[Christmas music|Christmas songs]] on the EP ''[[I Still Believe in Christmas]]''in2021. The following year, Wilson released another Christmas EP titled ''The Manger'', and the songs on ''I Still Believe in Christmas'' were added to that EP. |
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Wilson is a [[Grammy Awards|Grammy]] nominee, as well as a two-time [[GMA Dove Award]] winner and three-time [[K-Love Fan Awards|K-Love Fan Award]] winner. "My Jesus" was Wilson's breakthrough [[Hit song|hit]], having reached number one on [[Billboard (magazine)|''Billboard'']]'s [[Hot Christian Songs]] chart and [[Bubbling Under Hot 100]] chart. ''My Jesus (Live in Nashville)'' reached no. 12 on ''Billboard''<nowiki/>'s [[Top Christian Albums|Top Christian Albums Chart]], and REBEL reached no. 1 on the [[Top Christian Albums|Top Christian Albums chart]] chart and no. 10 on the [[Top Country Albums|Top Country Albums chart]]. |
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==Early life== |
==Early life== |
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Wilson was born in [[Lexington, Kentucky]] to parents Kent and Lynn Wilson.<ref name=":2" /> She lived with her parents and two older siblings, |
Wilson was born in [[Lexington, Kentucky]] to parents Kent and Lynn Wilson.<ref name=":2" /> She lived with her parents and two older siblings, Elizabeth (a fashion designer) and Jacob.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-06-02 |title=When the Unthinkable Happens, We Can Turn to God: Kechi Okwuchi and Anne Wilson |url=https://www.jesuscalling.com/podcast/when-the-unthinkable-happens-we-can-turn-to-god-kechi-okwuchi-and-anne-wilson/ |access-date=2023-10-13 |website=Jesus Calling |language=en-US}}</ref> Wilson was raised in a [[Christians|Christian]] home and attended Tates Creek Presbyterian Church throughout most of her childhood.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |last=Ward |first=Karla |date=September 17, 2021 |title=KY teen turned to music after brother's death. Her debut is a hit on Christian radio. |url=https://www.kentucky.com/entertainment/music-news-reviews/article254167688.html |website=Lexington Herald Leader}}</ref> Her family frequently took trips to see her grandparents, who live on a farm in the Kentucky [[countryside]],<ref name=":2">{{Cite book |last=Wilson |first=Anne |title=My Jesus: From Heartache To Hope |publisher=Thomas Nelson |year=2022}}</ref> where she would later film the music video for her song, ''Seventh of June''.<ref name=":3">{{Cite web |title=Anne Wilson on the Story Behind 'Seventh of June' — and the Role Her Late Brother Still Plays in Her Life (Exclusive) |url=https://people.com/anne-wilson-seventh-of-june-music-video-behind-the-scenes-exclusive-7565040 |access-date=2023-10-14 |website=Peoplemag |language=en}}</ref> |
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Wilson learned to play the piano when she was six years old.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=Anne Wilson |url=https://www.capitolcmgpublishing.com/artist/anne-wilson/ |access-date=2023-10-13 |website=Capitol CMG Publishing |language=en-US}}</ref> As a young girl, she aspired to work for [[NASA]] as an [[astronaut]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=McCarty |first=India |date=2023-08-14 |title=Anne Wilson Promises Fans 'A New Chapter Of Songs' |url=https://www.movieguide.org/news-articles/anne-wilson-promises-fans-a-new-chapter-of-songs.html |access-date=2023-10-13 |website=Movieguide {{!}} The Family Guide to Movies & Entertainment |language=en-US}}</ref> Wilson attended Veritas Christian Academy, a school that her mother helped found.<ref name=":1" /> Wilson became a Christian at 12 years old and her faith was reaffirmed after a family tragedy in 2017, when Wilson and her family lost her brother Jacob in a car accident.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2021-07-08 |title=Anne Wilson's "My Jesus" inspired by tragedy |url=https://www.kjol.org/anne-wilsons-my-jesus-inspired-by-tragedy |access-date=2023-10-13 |website=www.kjol.org |language=en}}</ref> Wilson says the tragedy brought her "closer to God".<ref>{{Cite web |date=2021-07-29 |title=The Powerful Testimony Behind Anne Wilson's Song "My Jesus" |url=https://www.brightfm.com/shine/shine-daily/the-powerful-testimony-behind-anne-wilsons-song-my-jesus/ |access-date=2023-10-14 |website=Bright-FM |language=en-US}}</ref> Wilson sung in public for the first time at her brother's funeral.<ref name=":0" /> |
Wilson learned to play the piano when she was six years old.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=Anne Wilson |url=https://www.capitolcmgpublishing.com/artist/anne-wilson/ |access-date=2023-10-13 |website=Capitol CMG Publishing |language=en-US}}</ref> As a young girl, she aspired to work for [[NASA]] as an [[astronaut]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=McCarty |first=India |date=2023-08-14 |title=Anne Wilson Promises Fans 'A New Chapter Of Songs' |url=https://www.movieguide.org/news-articles/anne-wilson-promises-fans-a-new-chapter-of-songs.html |access-date=2023-10-13 |website=Movieguide {{!}} The Family Guide to Movies & Entertainment |language=en-US}}</ref> Wilson attended Veritas Christian Academy, a school that her mother helped found.<ref name=":1" /> Wilson became a Christian at 12 years old and her faith was reaffirmed after a family tragedy in 2017, when Wilson and her family lost her 23-year-old brother Jacob in a car accident.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2021-07-08 |title=Anne Wilson's "My Jesus" inspired by tragedy |url=https://www.kjol.org/anne-wilsons-my-jesus-inspired-by-tragedy |access-date=2023-10-13 |website=www.kjol.org |language=en}}</ref> Wilson says the tragedy brought her "closer to God".<ref>{{Cite web |date=2021-07-29 |title=The Powerful Testimony Behind Anne Wilson's Song "My Jesus" |url=https://www.brightfm.com/shine/shine-daily/the-powerful-testimony-behind-anne-wilsons-song-my-jesus/ |access-date=2023-10-14 |website=Bright-FM |language=en-US}}</ref> Wilson sung in public for the first time at her brother's funeral.<ref name=":0" /> |
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After being asked by friends and family to record a [[video]] of her singing [[What a Beautiful Name|''What A Beautiful Name'']] ''by [[Hillsong Worship]]'', Wilson recorded a video and uploaded it to [[YouTube]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Teen Sings 'What A Beautiful Name' in Honor of Late Brother |url=https://www.crosswalk.com/culture/music-video/teen-sings-what-a-beautiful-name-in-honor-of-late-brother.html |access-date=2023-10-13 |website=Crosswalk.com |language=en}}</ref> After a [[Artists and repertoire|talent scout]] came across the video, he showed it to his [[manager]], and the two worked together for several months before sending Wilson, who was 17 at the time, an offer to join [[Capitol Christian Music Group]].<ref name=":2" /> |
After being asked by friends and family to record a [[video]] of her singing [[What a Beautiful Name|''What A Beautiful Name'']] ''by [[Hillsong Worship]]'', Wilson recorded a video and uploaded it to [[YouTube]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Teen Sings 'What A Beautiful Name' in Honor of Late Brother |url=https://www.crosswalk.com/culture/music-video/teen-sings-what-a-beautiful-name-in-honor-of-late-brother.html |access-date=2023-10-13 |website=Crosswalk.com |language=en}}</ref> After a [[Artists and repertoire|talent scout]] came across the video, he showed it to his [[manager]], and the two worked together for several months before sending Wilson, who was 17 at the time, an offer to join [[Capitol Christian Music Group]].<ref name=":2" /> |
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Anne Wilson signed a [[Recording contract|record deal]] with [[Capitol Christian Music Group]] in late 2019.<ref>{{cite web |url= https://jubileecast.com/articles/26239/20210422/anne-wilsons-amazing-story-from-aspiring-to-be-an-astronaut-to-singing-for-jesus.htm |title= Anne Wilson's Amazing Story: From Aspiring to Be an Astronaut to Singing for Jesus : News : JubileeCast |last= Yap |first= Timothy |date= April 22, 2021 |website= JubileeCast |access-date= September 23, 2021}}</ref> On April 16, 2021, Wilson released [[My Jesus (song)|''My Jesus'']] as her debut single.<ref>{{cite web |url= https://www.ccmmagazine.com/news/anne-wilson-releases-debut-project-my-jesus/ |title= Anne Wilson Releases Debut Project 'My Jesus' {{!}} CCM Magazine |last= Cluver |first= Ross |date= April 16, 2021 |website= [[CCM Magazine]] |access-date= September 23, 2021}}</ref> ''My Jesus'' went on to become Wilson's breakthrough hit [[Single (music)|single]], peaking at number one on the [[Hot Christian Songs]] chart,<ref>{{Cite magazine |url= https://www.billboard.com/amp/articles/business/chart-beat/9613071/anne-wilson-my-jesus-hot-christian-songs-chart |title= Anne Wilson's Debut Single 'My Jesus' Hits No. 1 on Hot Christian Songs Chart {{!}} Billboard |last= Asker |first= Jim |date= August 10, 2021 |magazine= [[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]] |access-date= September 23, 2021}}</ref> and the [[Christian Airplay]] chart.<ref>{{Cite magazine |url= https://www.billboard.com/articles/business/chart-beat/9620113/anne-wilson-tops-christian-airplay-my-jesus/ |title= Anne Wilson Tops Christian Airplay With 'My Jesus' {{!}} Billboard |last= Asker |first= Jim |date= August 25, 2021 |magazine= [[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]] |access-date= September 23, 2021}}</ref> ''My Jesus'' was nominated for the [[Billboard Music Award for Top Christian Song|''Billboard'' Music Award for Top Christian Song]] at the [[2022 Billboard Music Awards|2022 ''Billboard'' Music Awards]].<ref>{{cite web |url= https://www.thechristianbeat.org/billboard-music-awards-announces-2022-finalists/ |title= Billboard Music Awards Announces 2022 Finalists - TCB |last= Clarks |first= Jessie |date= April 8, 2022 |website= The Christian Beat |access-date= April 9, 2022}}</ref> ''[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]'' named Anne Wilson the Top New Christian Artist of 2021.<ref>{{cite magazine |url= https://www.billboard.com/pro/kanye-west-lauren-daigle-year-in-christian-charts-2021/ |title= Kanye West Rules Is Top Artist: Year in Christian Charts 2021 – Billboard |last= Asker |first= Jim |date= December 2, 2021 |magazine= [[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]] |access-date= July 12, 2022}}</ref> Wilson released her debut studio album, ''[[My Jesus (album)|My Jesus]]'', on April 22, 2022,<ref>{{cite web |url= https://www.ccmmagazine.com/news/breakout-artist-anne-wilson-releases-debut-album-my-jesus/ |title= Breakout Artist Anne Wilson Releases Debut Album 'My Jesus' {{!}} CCM Magazine |last= Cluver |first= Ross |date= April 22, 2022 |website= [[CCM Magazine]] |access-date= May 5, 2022}}</ref> ''My Jesus'' debuted at number one on the Top Christian Albums chart,<ref name="Christian Albums" /> and number 68 on the [[Billboard 200|''Billboard'' 200]] chart in the United States,<ref name="Billboard 200" /> after garnering 13,000 equivalent album units in sales in its first week.<ref>{{cite magazine |url= https://www.billboard.com/pro/anne-wilson-my-jesus-top-christian-albums-chart/ |title= Anne Wilson's 'My Jesus' Debuts at No. 1 on Top Christian Albums Chart – Billboard |last= Asker |first= Jim |date= May 5, 2022 |magazine= [[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]] |access-date= May 5, 2022}}</ref> Wilson's song, ''My Jesus'', was nominated for the Top Christian Song [[Billboard Music Awards|Billboard Music Award]], making her the only female ever to be nominated for the award.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-04-18 |title=Anne Wilson Scores First Billboard Music Awards Nomination For "My Jesus" - The Gospel Music Association |url=https://gospelmusic.org/news/anne-wilson-scores-first-billboard-music-awards-nomination-for-my-jesus |access-date=2023-10-15 |website=gospelmusic.org |language=en}}</ref> |
Anne Wilson signed a [[Recording contract|record deal]] with [[Capitol Christian Music Group]] in late 2019.<ref>{{cite web |url= https://jubileecast.com/articles/26239/20210422/anne-wilsons-amazing-story-from-aspiring-to-be-an-astronaut-to-singing-for-jesus.htm |title= Anne Wilson's Amazing Story: From Aspiring to Be an Astronaut to Singing for Jesus : News : JubileeCast |last= Yap |first= Timothy |date= April 22, 2021 |website= JubileeCast |access-date= September 23, 2021}}</ref> On April 16, 2021, Wilson released [[My Jesus (song)|''My Jesus'']] as her debut single.<ref>{{cite web |url= https://www.ccmmagazine.com/news/anne-wilson-releases-debut-project-my-jesus/ |title= Anne Wilson Releases Debut Project 'My Jesus' {{!}} CCM Magazine |last= Cluver |first= Ross |date= April 16, 2021 |website= [[CCM Magazine]] |access-date= September 23, 2021}}</ref> ''My Jesus'' went on to become Wilson's breakthrough hit [[Single (music)|single]], peaking at number one on the [[Hot Christian Songs]] chart,<ref>{{Cite magazine |url= https://www.billboard.com/amp/articles/business/chart-beat/9613071/anne-wilson-my-jesus-hot-christian-songs-chart |title= Anne Wilson's Debut Single 'My Jesus' Hits No. 1 on Hot Christian Songs Chart {{!}} Billboard |last= Asker |first= Jim |date= August 10, 2021 |magazine= [[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]] |access-date= September 23, 2021}}</ref> and the [[Christian Airplay]] chart.<ref>{{Cite magazine |url= https://www.billboard.com/articles/business/chart-beat/9620113/anne-wilson-tops-christian-airplay-my-jesus/ |title= Anne Wilson Tops Christian Airplay With 'My Jesus' {{!}} Billboard |last= Asker |first= Jim |date= August 25, 2021 |magazine= [[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]] |access-date= September 23, 2021}}</ref> ''My Jesus'' was nominated for the [[Billboard Music Award for Top Christian Song|''Billboard'' Music Award for Top Christian Song]] at the [[2022 Billboard Music Awards|2022 ''Billboard'' Music Awards]].<ref>{{cite web |url= https://www.thechristianbeat.org/billboard-music-awards-announces-2022-finalists/ |title= Billboard Music Awards Announces 2022 Finalists - TCB |last= Clarks |first= Jessie |date= April 8, 2022 |website= The Christian Beat |access-date= April 9, 2022}}</ref> ''[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]'' named Anne Wilson the Top New Christian Artist of 2021.<ref>{{cite magazine |url= https://www.billboard.com/pro/kanye-west-lauren-daigle-year-in-christian-charts-2021/ |title= Kanye West Rules Is Top Artist: Year in Christian Charts 2021 – Billboard |last= Asker |first= Jim |date= December 2, 2021 |magazine= [[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]] |access-date= July 12, 2022}}</ref> Wilson released her debut studio album, ''[[My Jesus (album)|My Jesus]]'', on April 22, 2022,<ref>{{cite web |url= https://www.ccmmagazine.com/news/breakout-artist-anne-wilson-releases-debut-album-my-jesus/ |title= Breakout Artist Anne Wilson Releases Debut Album 'My Jesus' {{!}} CCM Magazine |last= Cluver |first= Ross |date= April 22, 2022 |website= [[CCM Magazine]] |access-date= May 5, 2022}}</ref> ''My Jesus'' debuted at number one on the Top Christian Albums chart,<ref name="Christian Albums" /> and number 68 on the [[Billboard 200|''Billboard'' 200]] chart in the United States,<ref name="Billboard 200" /> after garnering 13,000 equivalent album units in sales in its first week.<ref>{{cite magazine |url= https://www.billboard.com/pro/anne-wilson-my-jesus-top-christian-albums-chart/ |title= Anne Wilson's 'My Jesus' Debuts at No. 1 on Top Christian Albums Chart – Billboard |last= Asker |first= Jim |date= May 5, 2022 |magazine= [[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]] |access-date= May 5, 2022}}</ref> Wilson's song, ''My Jesus'', was nominated for the Top Christian Song [[Billboard Music Awards|Billboard Music Award]], making her the only female ever to be nominated for the award.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-04-18 |title=Anne Wilson Scores First Billboard Music Awards Nomination For "My Jesus" - The Gospel Music Association |url=https://gospelmusic.org/news/anne-wilson-scores-first-billboard-music-awards-nomination-for-my-jesus |access-date=2023-10-15 |website=gospelmusic.org |language=en}}</ref> |
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Wilson was nominated for six [[GMA Dove Award]]s in 2022: [[Dove Award for New Artist of the Year|New Artist of the Year]], [[Dove Award for Song of the Year|Song of the Year]], Pop/Contemporary Recorded Song of the Year, Bluegrass/Country/Roots Recorded Song of the Year, Songwriter of the Year - Artist, and Pop/Contemporary Album of the Year.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Clarks |first=Jessie |date=2022-08-12 |title=Anne Wilson Scores Six Dove Awards Nominations |url=https://www.thechristianbeat.org/anne-wilson-scores-six-dove-awards-nominations/ |access-date=2023-10-14 |website=TCB |language=en-US}}</ref> ''My Jesus'' won Contemporary Song of the Year, and Wilson won New Artist of the Year.<ref name=":4">{{Cite web |first=Mark |last=Maynard |date=2022-10-22 |title=Anne Wilson captures 2 Dove Awards, including new artist of year |url=https://www.kentuckytoday.com/baptist_life/anne-wilson-captures-2-dove-awards-including-new-artist-of-year/article_86a5d35a-5228-11ed-af65-5b7c41561e49.html |access-date=2023-10-14 |website=Kentucky Today |language=en}}</ref> Wilson was ecstatic receiving her awards. As stated in her acceptance speech for New Artist of the Year:<blockquote>"I never imagined I'd be here tonight, standing on this stage and getting to be among all of you incredible artists. I want to thank my sweet brother in [[heaven]] who has inspired me. That's why I do what I do, to honor Jacob, and I'm so grateful."<ref>{{Cite web |last=Clarks |first=Jessie |date=2022-10-25 |title=Anne Wilson Crowned As New Artist Of The Year At 53rd Annual GMA Dove Awards |url=https://www.thechristianbeat.org/anne-wilson-crowned-as-new-artist-of-the-year-at-53rd-annual-gma-dove-awards/ |access-date=2023-10-14 |website=TCB |language=en-US}}</ref></blockquote>In 2022, she was nominated for the [[American Music Awards|American Music Award]] Favorite Inspirational Artist, but ultimately lost to [[For King & Country (band)|For King & Country]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Clarks |first=Jessie |date=2022-10-14 |title=Anne Wilson Shines With First American Music Award Nomination For "Favorite Inspirational Artist" |url=https://www.thechristianbeat.org/anne-wilson-shines-with-first-american-music-award-nomination-for-favorite-inspirational-artist/ |access-date=2023-10-15 |website=TCB |language=en-US}}</ref> Wilson's album, ''My Jesus'', was nominated for a [[Grammy Awards|Grammy Award]] for Best Contemporary Christian Album.<ref>{{Cite web |title=About |url=https://www.annewilsonofficial.com/about/ |access-date=2023-10-15 |website=Anne Wilson |language=en-US}}</ref> Then, on June 7, 2023, Wilson surprised her fans with a new single called ''Seventh of June'', honoring the memory of her late brother.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Clarks |first=Jessie |date=2023-06-07 |title=Anne Wilson Debuts Heart-Wrenching Tribute "Seventh Of June" |url=https://www.thechristianbeat.org/anne-wilson-releases-heart-wrenching-tribute-seventh-of-june/ |access-date=2023-10-14 |website=TCB |language=en-US}}</ref> |
Wilson was nominated for six [[GMA Dove Award]]s in 2022: [[Dove Award for New Artist of the Year|New Artist of the Year]], [[Dove Award for Song of the Year|Song of the Year]], Pop/Contemporary Recorded Song of the Year, Bluegrass/Country/Roots Recorded Song of the Year, Songwriter of the Year - Artist, and Pop/Contemporary Album of the Year.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Clarks |first=Jessie |date=2022-08-12 |title=Anne Wilson Scores Six Dove Awards Nominations |url=https://www.thechristianbeat.org/anne-wilson-scores-six-dove-awards-nominations/ |access-date=2023-10-14 |website=TCB |language=en-US}}</ref> ''My Jesus'' won Contemporary Song of the Year, and Wilson won New Artist of the Year.<ref name=":4">{{Cite web |first=Mark |last=Maynard |date=2022-10-22 |title=Anne Wilson captures 2 Dove Awards, including new artist of year |url=https://www.kentuckytoday.com/baptist_life/anne-wilson-captures-2-dove-awards-including-new-artist-of-year/article_86a5d35a-5228-11ed-af65-5b7c41561e49.html |access-date=2023-10-14 |website=Kentucky Today |language=en}}</ref> Wilson was ecstatic receiving her awards. As stated in her acceptance speech for New Artist of the Year:<blockquote>"I never imagined I'd be here tonight, standing on this stage and getting to be among all of you incredible artists. I want to thank my sweet brother in [[heaven]] who has inspired me. That's why I do what I do, to honor Jacob, and I'm so grateful."<ref>{{Cite web |last=Clarks |first=Jessie |date=2022-10-25 |title=Anne Wilson Crowned As New Artist Of The Year At 53rd Annual GMA Dove Awards |url=https://www.thechristianbeat.org/anne-wilson-crowned-as-new-artist-of-the-year-at-53rd-annual-gma-dove-awards/ |access-date=2023-10-14 |website=TCB |language=en-US}}</ref></blockquote> |
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[[File:Anne Wilson live.jpg|left|thumb|Wilson performing in 2023]] |
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In 2022, she was nominated for the [[American Music Awards|American Music Award]] Favorite Inspirational Artist, but ultimately lost to [[For King & Country (band)|For King & Country]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Clarks |first=Jessie |date=2022-10-14 |title=Anne Wilson Shines With First American Music Award Nomination For "Favorite Inspirational Artist" |url=https://www.thechristianbeat.org/anne-wilson-shines-with-first-american-music-award-nomination-for-favorite-inspirational-artist/ |access-date=2023-10-15 |website=TCB |language=en-US}}</ref> Wilson's album, ''My Jesus'', was nominated for a [[Grammy Awards|Grammy Award]] for Best Contemporary Christian Album.<ref>{{Cite web |title=About |url=https://www.annewilsonofficial.com/about/ |access-date=2023-10-15 |website=Anne Wilson |language=en-US}}</ref> Then, on June 7, 2023, Wilson surprised her fans with a new single called ''Seventh of June'', honoring the memory of her late brother.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Clarks |first=Jessie |date=2023-06-07 |title=Anne Wilson Debuts Heart-Wrenching Tribute "Seventh Of June" |url=https://www.thechristianbeat.org/anne-wilson-releases-heart-wrenching-tribute-seventh-of-june/ |access-date=2023-10-14 |website=TCB |language=en-US}}</ref> |
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Wilson released a book called ''My Jesus: From Heartache To Hope'' in 2022 which focused on her Christianity, her brother Jacob's death, and her career.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Longs |first=Herb |date=2022-08-20 |title=Anne Wilson 'My Jesus: From Heartache To Hope' Book Coming October 25 |url=https://www.thechristianbeat.org/anne-wilson-my-jesus-from-heartache-to-hope-book-coming-october-25/ |access-date=2023-11-01 |website=TCB |language=en-US}}</ref> |
Wilson released a book called ''My Jesus: From Heartache To Hope'' in 2022 which focused on her Christianity, her brother Jacob's death, and her career.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Longs |first=Herb |date=2022-08-20 |title=Anne Wilson 'My Jesus: From Heartache To Hope' Book Coming October 25 |url=https://www.thechristianbeat.org/anne-wilson-my-jesus-from-heartache-to-hope-book-coming-october-25/ |access-date=2023-11-01 |website=TCB |language=en-US}}</ref> |
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Wilson was nominated for the [[Grammy Award for Best Contemporary Christian Music Album]] in 2023.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Anne Wilson Never Sang in Public Until Her Brother's Funeral — and Now, She's a Grammy Nominee |url=https://people.com/music/grammys-2023-anne-wilson-talks-path-to-nomination/ |access-date=2024-04-10 |website=Peoplemag |language=en}}</ref> On June 16, 2023, Wilson announced her first tour: The My Jesus Tour, with special guest [[Josh Baldwin]]. Wilson's debut album, ''My Jesus'', was [[certified platinum]] by the [[Recording Industry Association of America]] on September 20, 2023.<ref name="RIAA" /> |
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Wilson is one of CMT's 2024 Next Women of Country.<ref>{{Cite web |title=CMT Premiere: Anne Wilson Hopes "Rain In The Rearview" Brings Hope and Peace |url=https://www.cmt.com/news/t2oaq5/cmt-premiere-anne-wilson-hopes-rain-in-the-rearview-brings-hope-and-peace |access-date=2024-02-06 |website=www.cmt.com |language=en}}</ref> |
Wilson is one of CMT's 2024 Next Women of Country.<ref>{{Cite web |title=CMT Premiere: Anne Wilson Hopes "Rain In The Rearview" Brings Hope and Peace |url=https://www.cmt.com/news/t2oaq5/cmt-premiere-anne-wilson-hopes-rain-in-the-rearview-brings-hope-and-peace |access-date=2024-02-06 |website=www.cmt.com |language=en}}</ref> |
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On September 25, 2023, Wilson released an EP titled ''REBEL: The Beginning'' with three songs on it.<ref>{{Cite web |title=ANNE WILSON UNVEILS A BOLD GENRE FUSION WITH REBEL (THE BEGINNING) THREE-PACK – AVAILABLE NOW |url=https://www.capitolcmglabelgroup.com/news/anne-wilson-unveils-a-bold-genre-fusion-with-rebel-the-beginning-three-pack-available-now/ |access-date=2024-05-21 |website=Capitol Christian Music Group |language=en-US}}</ref> In 2024, she announced the full album, titled ''[[Rebel (Anne Wilson album)|REBEL]]'', was underway. It released on April 19, 2024.<ref>{{Cite web |last=News |first=C. C. M. |date=2024-02-02 |title=Anne Wilson To Release Genre-Blending New Album 'Rebel' April 19 |url=https://www.ccmmagazine.com/news/anne-wilson-to-release-genre-blending-new-album-rebel-april-19/ |access-date=2024-05-21 |website=CCM Magazine |language=en-US}}</ref> The album hit no. 1 on ''Billboard''<nowiki/>'s Christian Albums chart and no. 10 on the Country Album chart.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Asker |first=Jim |date=2024-05-01 |title=Anne Wilson’s ‘Rebel’ Rockets In at No. 1 on Christian Albums, Top 10 on Country Albums Charts |url=https://www.billboard.com/pro/anne-wilson-rebel-number-1-top-christian-albums-chart/ |access-date=2024-05-21 |website=Billboard |language=en-US}}</ref> |
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| Birth name | Anne Claire Wilson |
| Born | (2002-02-21) February 21, 2002 (age 22) Lexington, Kentucky, US |
| Origin | Lexington, Kentucky |
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| Years active | 2021–present |
| Labels | Capitol CMG |
| Website | www |
Anne Claire Wilson (born February 21, 2002) is an American Christian musician and songwriter. Born in Lexington, Kentucky, Wilson was inspired to pursue a career in country music after the death of her older brother, Jacob Kent Wilson. She made her debut in 2021, with the release of the single "My Jesus" through Capitol Christian Music Group. My Jesus (Live in Nashville), Wilson's debut extended play, was released in 2021, with Wilson releasing the full album My Jesus in 2022. Her singles "Seventh of June" and "Living Water" (the latter of which was written for the film Jesus Revolution) were released in 2023. In 2024, she released her second album, REBEL. Wilson released three Christmas songs on the EP I Still Believe in Christmas in 2021. The following year, Wilson released another Christmas EP titled The Manger, and the songs on I Still Believe in Christmas were added to that EP.
Wilson is a Grammy nominee, as well as a two-time GMA Dove Award winner and three-time K-Love Fan Award winner. "My Jesus" was Wilson's breakthrough hit, having reached number one on Billboard's Hot Christian Songs chart and Bubbling Under Hot 100 chart. My Jesus (Live in Nashville) reached no. 12 on Billboard's Top Christian Albums Chart, and REBEL reached no. 1 on the Top Christian Albums chart chart and no. 10 on the Top Country Albums chart.
Wilson was born in Lexington, Kentucky to parents Kent and Lynn Wilson.[1] She lived with her parents and two older siblings, Elizabeth (a fashion designer) and Jacob.[2] Wilson was raised in a Christian home and attended Tates Creek Presbyterian Church throughout most of her childhood.[3] Her family frequently took trips to see her grandparents, who live on a farm in the Kentucky countryside,[1] where she would later film the music video for her song, Seventh of June.[4]
Wilson learned to play the piano when she was six years old.[5] As a young girl, she aspired to work for NASA as an astronaut.[6] Wilson attended Veritas Christian Academy, a school that her mother helped found.[3] Wilson became a Christian at 12 years old and her faith was reaffirmed after a family tragedy in 2017, when Wilson and her family lost her 23-year-old brother Jacob in a car accident.[7] Wilson says the tragedy brought her "closer to God".[8] Wilson sung in public for the first time at her brother's funeral.[5]
After being asked by friends and family to record a video of her singing What A Beautiful Name byHillsong Worship, Wilson recorded a video and uploaded it to YouTube.[9] After a talent scout came across the video, he showed it to his manager, and the two worked together for several months before sending Wilson, who was 17 at the time, an offer to join Capitol Christian Music Group.[1]
Anne Wilson signed a record deal with Capitol Christian Music Group in late 2019.[10] On April 16, 2021, Wilson released My Jesus as her debut single.[11] My Jesus went on to become Wilson's breakthrough hit single, peaking at number one on the Hot Christian Songs chart,[12] and the Christian Airplay chart.[13] My Jesus was nominated for the Billboard Music Award for Top Christian Song at the 2022 Billboard Music Awards.[14] Billboard named Anne Wilson the Top New Christian Artist of 2021.[15] Wilson released her debut studio album, My Jesus, on April 22, 2022,[16] My Jesus debuted at number one on the Top Christian Albums chart,[17] and number 68 on the Billboard 200 chart in the United States,[18] after garnering 13,000 equivalent album units in sales in its first week.[19] Wilson's song, My Jesus, was nominated for the Top Christian Song Billboard Music Award, making her the only female ever to be nominated for the award.[20]
Wilson was nominated for six GMA Dove Awards in 2022: New Artist of the Year, Song of the Year, Pop/Contemporary Recorded Song of the Year, Bluegrass/Country/Roots Recorded Song of the Year, Songwriter of the Year - Artist, and Pop/Contemporary Album of the Year.[21] My Jesus won Contemporary Song of the Year, and Wilson won New Artist of the Year.[22] Wilson was ecstatic receiving her awards. As stated in her acceptance speech for New Artist of the Year:
"I never imagined I'd be here tonight, standing on this stage and getting to be among all of you incredible artists. I want to thank my sweet brother in heaven who has inspired me. That's why I do what I do, to honor Jacob, and I'm so grateful."[23]
In 2022, she was nominated for the American Music Award Favorite Inspirational Artist, but ultimately lost to For King & Country.[24] Wilson's album, My Jesus, was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Contemporary Christian Album.[25] Then, on June 7, 2023, Wilson surprised her fans with a new single called Seventh of June, honoring the memory of her late brother.[26]
Wilson released a book called My Jesus: From Heartache To Hope in 2022 which focused on her Christianity, her brother Jacob's death, and her career.[27]
Wilson was nominated for the Grammy Award for Best Contemporary Christian Music Album in 2023.[28] On June 16, 2023, Wilson announced her first tour: The My Jesus Tour, with special guest Josh Baldwin. Wilson's debut album, My Jesus, was certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America on September 20, 2023.[29]
Wilson is one of CMT's 2024 Next Women of Country.[30]
On September 25, 2023, Wilson released an EP titled REBEL: The Beginning with three songs on it.[31] In 2024, she announced the full album, titled REBEL, was underway. It released on April 19, 2024.[32] The album hit no. 1 on Billboard's Christian Albums chart and no. 10 on the Country Album chart.[33]
| Title | Album details | Peak chart positions | ||
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| US [18] |
US Christ. [17] |
US Country [34] | ||
| My Jesus |
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68 | 1 | — |
| Rebel |
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59 | 1 | 10 |
| Title | EP details | Peak chart positions |
|---|---|---|
| US Christ. [17] | ||
| My Jesus (Live in Nashville) |
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12 |
| The Manger |
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| "—" denotes a recording that did not chart | ||
| Title | Year | Chart positions | Certifications | Album | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| US Bubb. |
US Christ |
Christ. Air. |
Christ. AC |
Christ. Digital | ||||
| "My Jesus" | 2021 | 1 [35] |
1 [36] |
1 [37] |
1 [38] |
1 [39] |
My Jesus | |
| "I Still Believe in Christmas" | — | 15 [40] |
1 [41] |
1 [42] |
23 [43] |
The Manger (EP) | ||
| "Sunday Sermons" | 2022 | — | 5 [44] |
4 [45] |
6 [46] |
3 [47] |
My Jesus | |
| "Hey Girl" | — | 26 [48] |
21 [49] |
19 [50] |
— | |||
| "Living Water" | 2023 | — | 20 [51] |
— | — | 6 [52] |
Non-album single | |
| "Seventh of June" | — | — | — | — | — | |||
| "Rain in the Rearview"[53] | — | — | — | — | — | Rebel | ||
| "Strong"[54] | — | 4 | 3 | 2 | — | |||
| "Songs About Whiskey"[55] | 2024 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| "—" denotes a recording that did not chart | ||||||||
| Title | Year | Chart positions | Album | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| US Christ |
Christ. Air. |
Christ. AC |
Christ. Digital | |||
| "Emmanuel God with Us" (Chris Tomlin featuring Anne Wilson) |
2021 | — | — | — | — | Non-album singles |
| "Me on Your Mind" (Matthew West featuring Anne Wilson) |
2022 | — | — | — | — | |
| "Behold" (Phil Wickham featuring Anne Wilson) |
8 [56] |
2 [57] |
1 [58] |
15 [59] |
Non-album single | |
| "—" denotes a recording that did not chart | ||||||
| Title | Year | Album |
|---|---|---|
| "God Thing" | 2022 | My Jesus |
| Title | Year | Album |
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| "Somebody Tell That Girl" (High Valley featuring Anne Wilson) |
2022 | Way Back |
| Title | Year | Chart positions | Album | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| US Christ. |
Christ. Air. |
Christ. AC |
Christ. Digital | |||
| "Mamas" (with Hillary Scott) |
2022 | 15 [60] |
— | — | 1 [61] |
My Jesus |
| "The Manger" (with Josh Turner) |
15 [56] |
38 [62] |
19 [63] |
7 [64] |
The Manger (EP) | |
| "—" denotes a recording that did not chart | ||||||
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Anne Wilson | Favorite Inspirational Artist | Nominated |
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | "My Jesus" | Top Christian Song | Nominated | [66] |
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | "My Jesus" | Song of the Year | Nominated | |
| Pop/Contemporary Recorded Song of the Year | Won | |||
| Anne Wilson | Songwriter of the Year - Artist | Nominated | ||
| New Artist of the Year | Won | |||
| "Mamas" (featuring Hillary Scott) |
Bluegrass/Country/Roots Recorded Song of the Year | Nominated | ||
| My Jesus | Pop/Contemporary Album of the Year | Nominated |
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | My Jesus | Best Contemporary Christian Music Album | Nominated |
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