Artist Spotlight: The Soulful journey of Anne Wilson
“The Stars Tour” Lights Up America Between Country, Faith, and Worship
By 940 Gospel Radio
Published on 06/02/2026 18:10 • Updated 06/02/2026 18:12
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Soulful Journey

 “The Stars Tour” Lights Up America Between Country, Faith, and Worship 

Introduction: Who Is Anne Wilson?

Anne Wilson, 24 years, is from Lexington, Kentucky. She broke onto the scene in 2021 with My Jesus, a Platinum-certified single that reached No. 1 on Billboard Christian Airplay.GRAMMY-nominated and surpassing one billion global streams, Anne Wilson is considered one of the leading voices of modern worship. She blends “the heart of CCM with the sound of country music” while delivering a bold message of faith.She was also part of the Grand Ole Opry NextStage 2024 program and named among the CMT Next Women of Country.

Current Status: June 2026 – “The Stars Tour” Expands Nationwide

Category Status – Mid-2026
2026 Tour The Stars Tour has expanded with 21 spring dates and 25 fall dates, totaling more than 55 shows. Next stop: June 12, 2026 at Amplify in Benton, Arkansas.
Major Dates March 12 in Huntsville, Alabama; March 26 at the Fox Theatre in Atlanta; March 27 in Charlotte; April 9–10 in Pittsburgh and Bloomington; September 15 at Pikes Peak Center in Colorado; July 28 at the 4H Fair in Iowa.
Current Album Stars, her third studio album, released October 17, 2025 through Capitol Christian Music Group. All 12 tracks were co-written by Anne Wilson. Produced by Jeff Pardo, Jonathan Smith, and Ross Copperman.
Chart Performance of Stars #4 Top Christian Albums, #12 Top Current Album Sales, #14 Top Album Sales, #39 Top Country Albums.
Current Single God Story, currently climbing the Christian radio Top 10.
Tour Guests Peter Burton and Aodhán King appear on selected tour dates.

Journey: From Grief to the Global Stage

  1. 2017: Anne lost her brother Jacob in an accident. The tragedy led her to write and sing publicly for the first time.

  2. 2021: My Jesus went viral and became her first No. 1 Platinum-certified hit.

  3. 2022: Released the album My Jesus, earned a GRAMMY nomination, made her Grand Ole Opry debut, and launched the sold-out My Jesus Tour.

  4. 2024: Released REBEL, blending CCM and country music. Success followed with Rain In The Rearview, Strong (#1 Christian radio), and The Cross featuring Chris Tomlin.

  5. 2025: Released the album Stars. The God Story EP was announced for August 1.

  6. April 2026: Performed the U.S. national anthem for NASA’s Artemis II launch, the first crewed lunar mission in more than 50 years. A childhood dream fulfilled: “I thought I’d be an astronaut.”

 Musical Style & 2026 Signature

  1. Voice: Powerful, slightly raspy, and deeply emotional, able to tell stories with vulnerability.

  2. Sound: A unique bridge between Contemporary Christian Music and country, featuring acoustic guitars, storytelling, and worship-style choruses.

  3. Themes: Grief, redemption, and identity. Her central message: “The same God who made the stars made YOU and knows you by name.”

  4. 2026 Setlist: God Story, God & Country, Sunday Sermons, Devil Is Too, Hey Girl, Strong, Country Gold, Rain In The Rearview, Stars, and REBEL. Encore performances include Devil, The Cross, and My Jesus.

Five Songs to Play on 940 Gospel Radio

  1. “My Jesus” (2021) – The Platinum-certified anthem that introduced her to the world. Billboard Christian Airplay No. 1.

  2. “God Story” (2025) – Her current Top 10 Christian radio single from the album Stars.

  3. “Strong” (2023) – A resilience anthem that became a No. 1 Christian radio hit.

  4. “Rain In The Rearview” (2024) – A country-CCM crossover single from REBEL.

  5. “Stars” (2025) – The album’s signature song featuring the lyric: “Thought I’d be an astronaut… but life happens fast.”

Impact & Beyond Music

  • Book: Author of the 40-day devotional Hey, Girl: You Are Seen, Loved, and Made for More, published by K-LOVE Books.

  • Crossover Success: One of the few artists to simultaneously chart in both the Top 40 Country and Top 5 Christian categories.

  • Live Experience: Her concerts are designed as “nights of worship, music, and community,” centered on identity and divine purpose.

  • Summer 2026: Joining Morgan Wallen’s I’m The Problem Tour.

 Anne Wilson Quote on “The Stars Tour”

“My heart is overflowing thinking about all the moments we’ve shared so far — the worship, the stories and everything God has already done on this journey. And the best part? We’re just getting started!”


940 Gospel Radio

From Lexington to NASA, Anne Wilson proves that God writes the best “God Stories.”  From My Jesus to Stars, she sings about grief, hope, and destiny with an authenticity that resonates with a new generation. Next stop on The Stars Tour: June 12, 2026 in Benton, Arkansas. 

Listener Question

What is your “God Story”?

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