By Heather Riggleman, GodUpdates.com
Anne never wanted to be a singer. Instead, she had plans to work for NASA and become an astronaut. But after a tragic accident that took the life of Anne Wilson’s brother Jacob, Anne sang in front of everyone for the first time at his funeral.
Prior to that, Anne had no interest in music. It was actually her mother who discovered Anne could sing in the days before their brother's funeral. Anne had been responding to the tragedy of her brother's passing by worshiping God at the piano. She said her medicine and her escape was to worship Jesus, and in return, he would give her peace, joy, and rest.
Anne Wilson Testimony
On the day of Jacob's funeral, God spoke to Anne Wilson. He told her as she sat down at the piano, getting ready to play, that he was calling her to praise and worship his name.
"I sang at my brother's funeral for the first time in front of anyone, and that was really the moment that I realized God was calling me to music, God was calling me to spread His name, to spread His love around the world," she said.
A few months later, she co-wrote ‘My Jesus' with Matthew West, and it became an overnight sensation because we all have moments when all we have is Jesus.
"I didn't know what capacity that would be [in] or what that would look like, but it's so amazing to look back and see how God used the tragedy of losing my brother to start something so incredible and change people's lives through my songs and my ministry."
What an incredible journey of learning to yield, trust, and completely surrender to Christ. Anne's example reminds us to keep turning to God, and we can trust him with our future.
"And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose,"Romans 8:28.
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FAQs
Anne Wilson Testimony
What happened to Anne Wilson's brother? ›
Wilson attended Veritas Christian Academy, a school that her mother helped found. Wilson became a Christian at 12 years old and her faith was reaffirmed after a family tragedy in 2017, when Wilson and her family lost her 23-year-old brother Jacob in a car accident. Wilson says the tragedy brought her "closer to God".
Are Anne Wilson and Lainey Wilson sisters? ›
She teams with “Wildflowers and Wild Horses” singer Lainey Wilson (no relation) on “Praying Woman.” “I loved working with her,” Anne says. “I met Lainey on Instagram in 2020. Then we met [in person] last year, and we wrote the song the same day …
How did Anne Wilson get famous? ›
Finding her musical mission in the wake of tragedy, Wilson delivered her first public performance at 15 while singing “What a Beautiful Name” at her brother's funeral in a moving expression of faith which soon went viral.
Are Ann Wilson's children adopted? ›
Relationships and family
In 1991 Wilson adopted a daughter, Marie, and in 1998 she adopted a son, Dustin.
Who is Anne to Jesus? ›
According to apocrypha, as well as Christian and Islamic tradition, Saint Anne was the mother of Mary, the wife of Joachim and the maternal grandmother of Jesus. Mary's mother is not named in the Bible's canonical gospels.
What movie is my Jesus song in? ›
Music. On the heels of her GRAMMY nomination for Best Album, Anne Wilson ("My Jesus") will also have her voice singing the featured song for the motion picture, Jesus Revolution. You may have already seen the movie, but have you heard the song?
What is the real story behind I have decided to follow Jesus? ›
According to P. Job, the lyrics are based on the last words of Nokseng, a Garo man, a tribe from Meghalaya which then was in Assam, who converted to Christianity in the middle of the 19th century through the efforts of an American Baptist missionary.
Why did the Wilson sisters split? ›
At a time when men dominated rock, the sisters made a name for themselves playing their own instruments and writing their own music, including hits like "Magic Man," "Barracuda," and "Crazy On You." But the constant crush of touring became too much for one of the sisters, leading to a traumatic breakup in 1995.
Who is Anne Wilson's sister? ›
Nancy Lamoureux Wilson (born March 16, 1954) is an American musician. She rose to fame alongside her older sister Ann as guitarist and second vocalist in the rock band Heart.
With sisters Ann Wilson on lead vocals and Nancy Wilson on guitar and vocals, Heart made history as the first female-led hard rock band. They dominated the charts for decades, producing 20 Top 40 hits like “Barracuda,” “Alone,” and “These Dreams,” earning four Grammy nominations and selling over 35 million records.
Who is Lainey Wilson's sister? ›
Her father, Brian, was a farmer while her mother, Michelle, was a schoolteacher. She also has a sister, Janna. She became interested in music at a young age. Her family often listened to classic country music by Buck Owens and Glen Campbell.
Is Lauren Daigle still married? ›
The American gospel music singer and songwriter is not married. She is seemingly single as of 2024. The singer resides in Lake Charles, Louisiana, United States.
Who sings "My Jesus"? ›
"My Jesus" is a song by American contemporary Christian music singer Anne Wilson, released on April 16, 2021, as the lead single from her debut studio album, My Jesus (2022).
What happened to Charlie Wilson's brother? ›
The multi-instrumentalist suffered a stroke last week. Ronnie Wilson, a founding member of R&B and funk group The Gap Band and Charlie Wilson's older brother, passed away on Tuesday (Nov. 2) after suffering a stroke last week. He was 73 years old.
What happened to Anne Wilson's husband? ›
Dean Wetter, the husband of Seattle rock band Heart singer Ann Wilson, was given a suspended sentence for assault.
Does Lainey Wilson have any siblings? ›
She also has a sister, Janna.
Is Ann Wilson still married to Dean Wetter? ›
The 71-year-old singer, who has been married to Dean Wetter since April 2015, laughed and responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I think it's harder to keep a band together — in my experience. And I've only been married once and I'm still loving it and feel great about it.
