My Jesus (album)

My Jesus
Studio album by
Anne Wilson
ReleasedApril 22, 2022 (2022-04-22)
Recorded2021
Genre
Length50:08
Label
Producer
Anne Wilson chronology
My Jesus (Live in Nashville)
(2021) 		My Jesus
(2022) 		Rebel
(2024)
Singles from My Jesus
  1. "My Jesus"
    Released: April 16, 2021
  2. "Sunday Sermons"
    Released: January 14, 2022
  3. "Hey Girl"
    Released: September 16, 2022

My Jesus is the debut studio album by American contemporary Christian music singer Anne Wilson, which was released via Capitol Christian Music Group on April 22, 2022.[1] The album features guest appearances by Hillary Scott and Crowder.[2]

The album was supported by the release of "My Jesus," "Sunday Sermons," and "Hey Girl" as singles. The title track reached number one on the US Hot Christian Songs chart,[3] and the Bubbling Under Hot 100 chart.[4] "Sunday Sermons" peaked at number five on the Hot Christian Songs chart.[5] "Hey Girl" peaked at number 26 on the Hot Christian Songs chart.[6] "God Thing" was released as a promotional single.

The album garnered positive reviews from critics who commended Wilson for successfully blending CCM and country genres in a way that appeals to listeners across the genres. The album was a commercial success upon its release, debuting at number one on Billboard's Top Christian Albums chart in the United States.[7] At the 2022 GMA Dove Awards, My Jesus was nominated for the GMA Dove Award for Pop/Contemporary Album of the Year, while the title track was nominated for Song of the Year and won Pop/Contemporary Recorded Song of the Year, and "Mamas" got nominated for Bluegrass/Country/Roots Recorded Song of the Year.[8][9] The title track was also nominated for the Billboard Music Award for Top Christian Song at the 2022 Billboard Music Awards.[10] The album received a nomination for the Grammy Award for Best Contemporary Christian Music Album at the 2023 Grammy Awards.[11]

  1. ^ Cluver, Ross (April 22, 2022). "Breakout Artist Anne Wilson Releases Debut Album 'My Jesus' | CCM Magazine". CCM Magazine. Retrieved May 2, 2022.
  2. ^ "Louder Than The Music - Anne Wilson - My Jesus". Louder Than The Music. April 22, 2022. Retrieved May 2, 2022.
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  7. ^ Major, Michael (May 3, 2022). "Anne Wilson's Debut Album Tops the Billboard Charts". Broadway World. Retrieved May 4, 2022.
  8. ^ Longs, Herb (August 10, 2022). "Watch: Nominations For 53rd Annual GMA Dove Awards Announced - TCB". The Christian Beat. Retrieved October 9, 2022.
  9. ^ Nicholson, Jessica (October 21, 2022). "2022 GMA Dove Awards Winners: CeCe Winans & Anne Wilson Lead – Billboard". Billboard. Retrieved October 22, 2022.
  10. ^ Clarks, Jessie (April 8, 2022). "Billboard Music Awards Announces 2022 Finalists - TCB". The Christian Beat. Retrieved April 9, 2022.
  11. ^ Longs, Herb (November 15, 2022). "Nominations For 65th Annual GRAMMY Awards Unveiled Including CCM & Gospel Categories - TCB". The Christian Beat. Retrieved November 26, 2022.