A little about Anne Wilson
One of Nashville’s most inspiring young trailblazers, Anne Wilson is a revolution in modern music. The Lexington, Ky. native, known for her transcendent vocal and down-to-earth storytelling, recently released REBEL, fusing the heart of Contemporary Christian Music with the sound of Country. A bold musical statement with an even bolder message of faith, REBEL features her hopeful, healing debut Country single “Rain In The Rearview” as well as chart-topping Christian radio ballad “Strong.” The genre-bending album follows her GRAMMY-nominated 2022 debut My Jesus, with the title track becoming a PLATINUM-certified No. 1 hit on Billboard’s Christian Airplay chart. Since then, Wilson has tallied over 900M global streams, made her Grand Ole Opry debut and wrapped her entirely sold-out headlining My Jesus Tour. Already named a Spotify Hot Country Artist to Watch, one of CMT’s Next Women of Country and a 2024 Opry NextStage Artist, she has made high-profile appearances on TODAY and ACM Honors, while earning her first-ever CMT Music Awards nomination, as well as a Billboard Music Award.
Unapologetically real, Wilson approaches her craft with a purpose and conviction that sets her apart, declaring, “I am who I am — I’m Anne Wilson. I love God and that’s my everything, but I love Country music, too, and I can have a beautiful mix of both.”
My take on REBEL
While I realize that I may be a little bit biased as an Anne Wilson fan already, I immediately fell in love with REBEL as soon as I got my review copy. (It has been on constant play since and several of the songs play on a loop in my head even when I am not listening to it!) In an industry where it seems so many artists are trying all sound like each other, Anne Wilson stands out with both a distinctive style and a very distinctive voice. I find that so many of my favorite artists are ones where I can tell immediately it is them singing, even if I am not familiar with the song. REBEL is like that with every single track.
I wanted to lead off by naming which song was my favorite, but that was too difficult a choice for me to make. Several of the songs are fast-paced and perfect for your next party or barbeque while others are sentimental, softer and downright nostalgic. Both styles suit Anne’s voice perfectly and the album comes out a win with each song telling a story, delivering a message, and compelling me to sing along.
There are also a number of songs featuring other singers including Lainey Wilson, Chris Tomlin, and Jordan Davis.
The REBEL Songlist:
1. “REBEL” (Anne Wilson, Jeff Pardo, Matthew West)
2. “Rain In The Rearview” (Anne Wilson, Matthew West, Zach Kale, Jaren Johnston)
3. “Strong” (Anne Wilson, Jeff Pardo, Matthew West)
4. God & Country” (Anne Wilson, Jeff Pardo, Matthew West, Trannie Anderson)
5. “Praying Woman” (with Lainey Wilson) (Anne Wilson, Jeff Pardo, Matthew West, Lainey Wilson, Trannie
Anderson)
6. “Songs About Whiskey” (Anne Wilson, Jeff Pardo, Matthew West, Lauren Hungate)
7. “Sinner’s Prayer” (Anne Wilson, Jeff Pardo, Matthew West, Lauren Hungate)
8. “The Cross” (with Chris Tomlin) (Anne Wilson, Jeff Pardo, Matthew West, Jonathan Smith)
9. “My Father’s Daughter” (Anne Wilson, Jeff Pardo, Matthew West, Emily Weisband)
10. “Red Flag” (Anne Wilson, Jonathan Smith, Casey Beathard)
11. “Country Gold” (with Jordan Davis) (Anne Wilson, Jeff Pardo, Matthew West)
12. “Southern Gospel” (Anne Wilson, Jeff Pardo, Matthew West, Lauren Hungate)
13. “Dirt Roads In Heaven” (Anne Wilson, Jeff Pardo, Nicolle Galyon, Matthew West)
14. “3:16” (Anne Wilson, Jeff Pardo, Matthew West)
15. “Milestones” (Anne Wilson, Nicolle Galyon, Lauren Hungate)
16. “Out of the Bluegrass” (Anne Wilson, Nicolle Galyon, Emily Weisband)
If you are in the Milwaukee area, Anne Wilson will be performing at Summerfest on Saturday, July 6th at 7:30 on the ULINE Warehouse Stage. What a great opportunity to see her live!!
Keep up with Anne Wilson:
● Instagram: https://instagram.com/annewilsonmusic
● Facebook: https://facebook.com/annewilsonmusic
● TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@annewilsonmusic
● X: https://twitter.com/annewilsonmusic
● Website: http://www.annewilsonofficial.com
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