Is it all too much to carry?\" in her song My Jesus, it's because Anne knows what it's like to walk through something that is too much to carry without Jesus.Today she's sharing that part of her story with us. "I was not expecting it at all. 1 on the Billboard Christian charts with her song "My Jesus," which was also the longest-running No. Meanwhile, she continues to write and record new music in preparation for a full-length debut in the months ahead. Anne Wilson's debut album cover, "My Jesus" on April 22, 2022. . ***As the number of voices facing big-tech censorship continues to grow, please sign up forFaithwires daily newsletterand download theCBN News appto stay up-to-date with the latest news from a distinctly Christian perspective.***. Let me tell you 'bout my Jesus. She used friends who played violin, guitar and keyboard to complement her singing. Im calling you to praise and worship my name. And I was like, What in the world just happened? I just heard the voice of God, and in front of all these people, and grieving the loss of my brother. 'Living Water' - Anne Wilson (Official Music Video), Carrie Underwood Sings 'Go Rest High On That Mountain' To Honor Vince Gill, Scotty McCreery Performs The Old Rugged Cross, 'Same God' Elevation Worship Featuring Jonsal Barrientes, Wintley Phipps - It Is Well With My Soul (From Bill Gloria Gaither Live), A Prayer to Step Out of Atrophy - Your Daily Prayer - March 2. Cookies collect information about your preferences and your device and are used to make the site work as you expect it to, to understand how you interact with the site, and to show advertisements that are targeted to your interests. "He was such a kind person. I was like, Theres no way I can do that. He would have been my bodyguard. Growing up in Kentucky, Anne and her two older siblings, Jacob and . But a traumatic event in 2017 transformed Wilsons perspective. Anne Wilson always had a dream to be an astronaut, and at 15-years-old she was already making steps toward that dream. Her rendition of "What A Beautiful Name" was mesmerizing. "I started getting all these text messages and I pulled out my phone and I saw that I had been nominated for a Grammy," remembers Wilson, who made her Grand Ole Opry debut back in 2021. ", Her debut album, with 14 songs that have powerful declarations where the singer-songwriter talks back to the enemy in "Devil" and warns about distractions in "Sunday Sermons.". As you can imagine, it's very devastating to receive news like that.. Amy Grant To Release First New Music In Ten Years On March 24, Tune-In: Amy Grant On The Today Show March 1, Timothy Davis Releases New Single On His Throne To Radio, Steven Curtis Chapman Makes History, Receives His 50th No. He was so proud of me and my sister even with the smallest things. The video of Wilson singing "What A Beautiful Name" at Jacob's funeral was passed on to a friend of a friend, who happened to be an artist manager. Employer ID Number: 94-2816342, 2023 Educational Media Foundation, All rights reserved. And I'm also grieving the loss of [my brother Jacob], and then, worshiping God at the same time. And so, I left the funeral that day, having this thing in my heart going like, Maybe God wants me to pursue music in some way? And so, that was the first step of me really realizing that God was placing music on my heart, and that he wanted me to do it. KLOVE.com:Your most vivid memory of growing up in Kentucky? It was the untimely death of her brother Jacob that prompted Wilson to first sing in public - at his funeral, no less. My go-to order from there is the prime center-cut sirloin cooked medium well. Capitol CMG artist Anne Wilson released her full-length debut album, My Jesusthis weekand the compilation of emotional declarations comes from the young singer's experience with tragedy and how Gods tangible presence got her through. "When he passed away, I just wanted to worship God and I found myself, instead of turning to medication or alcohol or something else, it was like I wanted to turn to the Lord for my medicine. Anne explains what happened in her interview on The Unfolding podcast. Upon hearing of her brother's death, Wilson felt compelled such a strong way to sit at the piano and worship for the first time. "It was the cutest thing.". "I became a follower of Him and didn't know just what would happen three years later. And I was like, God, why is it Ive only written My Jesus? And he said to me, Anne, because thats the truth. KLOVE.com: Your favorite thing about spending time on your grandpa's farm? We saw the Lord do a lot of really incredible things and [He] was just so faithful and kind to me and my family and it was such a sweet season.. Anne Wilson Shares How Hearing Gods Voice Helped Her Decide to Sing at Her Brothers Funeral My parents were planning a funeral and it was just such a hard time. Wilson said she was playing the piano and singing one day when her mother asked if she would be willing to perform at Jacobs funeral. "That was such a hard season in my life. Here are 20 Bible verses for trusting God that we hope will inspire you! In 2017 my older brother, Jacob, passed away in a car accident at the age of 23, Wilson said in an interview with The Christian Post. On that somber day, Wilson sang "What a Beautiful Name," a popular Hillsong Worship anthem. Anne Wilson sang for the first time in public at her brother's funeral. An Error 522 means that the request was able to connect to your web server, but that the request didn't finish. KLOVE.com: Favorite restaurant and your go-to order? Her rendition of What A Beautiful Name was mesmerizing. Hey Girl. Anne Wilson Details Hearing God Calling Her to Be a Musician While Singing at Her Brothers Funeral As Im standing and sitting in front of 1,200 people, the church was packed out. Anne Wilson: I think he would love it because of the Southern sounds since he loved country music. But Wilson's brother never heard her sing. I had always wanted to be an astronaut for NASA. Tune in and listen to the episode in-full anytime on-demand at apple.co/_CountryFaith. The Bible has a lot to say about happiness and joy! document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); document.write(new Date().getFullYear()) Kentucky Center for Public Service Journalism. Anne Wilson's brother Jacob was the catalyst that changed her life in so many incredible ways. KLOVE.com:The thing you love to do most other than write and sing music? Am I going to trust God and walk this out with Him, or am I going to just turn the other way and leave Him and do this all by myself?, Wilson continued, I made that decision to just trust the Lord [and] because I made that decision, my faith grew in really big ways. Anne Wilson: I wish I had written The Man Comes Around by Johnny Cash. And one of the things that I started to do when I would go to Nashville is I would bring my journals with me from Lexington, my home, and I would look through them. "My Jesus" by Anne Wilson. KLOVE.com: One thing you hope people feel when they hear your music? And Jesus was all I had during that time.. Her rendition of "What A Beautiful Name" was mesmerizing. Its just an honor and a privilege. Singer-songwriter Anne Wilson recently released her debut single, "My Jesus," which became a No. The music was so good and moving that they were later asked to do a video with the same group of friends, that included her sister Elizabeth on keyboard. It was just really one of the only places we could do what we are called to do. Jacob Wilson was involved in a tragic car accident just before midnight on June 6, 2017 and it was his sister who sang "What a Beautiful Name" at his service, resulting in a moment that soon went viral. Anne Wilson: What surprised me the most was how Godly and kind the people are that I work with. Anne hated it the worst of the three. Anne Wilson: 1 Peter 5:10: And the God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory in Christ, after you have suffered a little while, will himself restore you and make you strong, firm, and steadfast. I love this verse specifically because Jacob, my brother, wrote this verse multiple times throughout his room. We were so close and he died tragically in a car accident and died on impact, she continued. KLOVE.com:The last song you listened to that moved you? 173.236.219.242 And one of the days I was writing, I had found something that was pretty profound, and I didnt ever say it out loud. The 37-year-old actress and singer delivered a gut . Kurt Neuswanger Jul 08, 2021. It became an overnight sensation on YouTube and eventually was the link that landed her contacts with an agent in Nashville. Her three-single EP, My Jesus, has become Capitol CMGs largest debut single launch from a new artist in nearly 10 years. ET on CBS from the Crypto.com Arena. Matthew West collaborated with her on the hit song My Jesus that was released earlier this year and has soared up the charts and become one of the breakout hits of the year. Honouring Lives. Its not about religion, but its about having a relationship with Him. So I grew up in Nashville, my mom [Linda Davis] is in country music, so the Opry is kind of And she would have said shes from East Texas, like the reason why she moved to Nashville was to step on the Opry and get to play that stage. The . "He was such a kind He was always that person that you could go to, and you just know that you could trust him. Barbourville is my favorite place in the world, she said. "He was my best friend," Wilson, 20, tells PEOPLE about her brother Jacob. So I became on fire for the Lord and we just chose to trust Him. Kentucky-bred singer and songwriter, Anne Wilson trusted her Jesus to find strength after a sudden family tragedy. So, the first time Anne Wilson sang in public was in front of 1,200 people at her brother's funeral. Wilsons success is bittersweet. While she knows her music reaches hearts and changes lives, she still profoundly misses her brother. Wilson is the first female artist to debut at No. Top 20 Bible Verses for Trusting God When You Need Answers. Wilson will be released a new music video tomorrow, May 4. by Michael Major May. Call (800) 700-7000 or request prayer. She just never dreamed it would be as a contemporary Christian music artist. Copyright 2023, GodTube.com. But for those that stand for truth, and when you stand in who you are as a child of God, and you pursue the Lord, you're going to be blessed abundantly for that, she added. 03, 2022. "My Jesus" was Wilson's breakthrough hit, having reached number one on Billboard's Hot Christian Songs chart and Bubbling Under Hot 100 chart. talks faith in Jesus, the problem with Black Lives Matter, being a victim of 'cancel culture', Sadie Robertson Huff, mom Korie talk sex, sin and harmful messages taught in the church, 'The Chosen' wins Movieguide prize for most inspiring movie; Candace Cameron Bure earns Grace Award, 'Jesus Revolution' sees stunning opening weekend, finishes third at box office: 'miraculous', Bethel worship leaders Brian and Jenn Johnson discuss loss, God's presence and new music (part 2). He was my best friend, and I loved him with everything in me. In front of 1,200 people for the first time ever.. As she was about to perform at the service, the Lord spoke to her. We were each others best friends.. Excelling in math and science, she visited NASA when she was in 8th grade, further heightening her enthusiasm for the profession. 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