Every artist wields a certain amount of self-belief, but Anne Wilson has absolute faith. It stems from her devotion to God and, like a guiding light, floods into every corner of her life. The Lexington native has credited her mom for the strong Christian upbringing that girds her life journey, and thanked her with a song. “Mamas” is a prime example of the way Wilson blends elements of mystery and adoration that are key to faith-based music with a tasteful country touch that’s earned her plenty of crossover fans. But it ain’t the only one. Most of the 15 tracks of her ‘My Jesus’ debut could pour from speakers at a morning church service and blare from Nashville jukeboxes later in the night. “Sunday Sermons” is a stomping clapper with huge drums; “God Thing” runs on guitar riffs and a vocal performance that conjures the eloquence of Maren Morris. A little while back we interviewed Anne about “Seventh of June,” her utterly devastating tribute to her deceased brother. Again she was insightful when we chatted with her in the DSCVR studio, which she treated like something akin to a pulpit. The singer mused that she hopes listeners find “joy” and “perspective” in her tunes, and we’re thinking “REBEL” and “Rain in the Mirror” will open more than a couple hearts to both.
Anne Wilson – Rebel, Rain in the Rearview (Live) Vevo DSCVR
