My Jesus (song)

"My Jesus" is a song by American contemporary Christian music singer Anne Wilson, released on April 16, 2021,^[1] as the lead single from her debut studio album, My Jesus (2022). Wilson co-wrote the song with Jeff Pardo and Matthew West.^[2]

"My Jesus"
Single by Anne Wilson
from the album My Jesus
Released	April 16, 2021 (2021-04-16)
Genre	CCM
Length	3:37
Label	Sparrow Capitol CMG
Songwriter(s)	Anne Wilson Jeff Pardo Matthew West
Producer(s)	Jonathan Smith
Anne Wilson singles chronology
"My Jesus" (2021) "I Still Believe in Christmas" (2021)
Duet version
Duet version featuring Crowder
Crowder singles chronology
"In the House" (2021) "My Jesus" (2021) "O Holy Night" (2021)
Music videos
"My Jesus" on YouTube
"My Jesus" (Lyrics) on YouTube
"My Jesus" (Live) on YouTube

"My Jesus" peaked at number one on both the US Hot Christian Songs chart and on the Bubbling Under Hot 100 chart. It was nominated for the Billboard Music Award for Top Christian Song at the 2022 Billboard Music Awards.^[3] "My Jesus" received two GMA Dove Award nominations for Song of the Year and Pop/Contemporary Recorded Song of the Year at the 2022 GMA Dove Awards,^[4] ultimately winning the Pop/Contemporary Recorded Song of the Year award.^[5]

Background

On April 16, 2021, Wilson released her multi-track single "My Jesus" as the lead single to her upcoming studio album.^[6] She shared the story behind the song,^[7] saying:

A few years ago, I went through a season of tragedy. My older brother, Jacob, who was my best friend and someone I looked up to in every way, lost his life in a car accident at the age of 23. That night I heard God's voice so clear and He spoke to me for the first time. He said, "Anne, are you going to trust me or not?" I answered, "Jesus, I trust you." In an instant, Jesus lifted the heavy weight off and told me that He would give me everything I need to get through this. Jesus began to show me that He was a personal God. When people hear to this song, I want them to feel that Jesus is personal; and while our stories may look different, the same Jesus that I call "My Jesus" can be your Jesus too.

Composition

"My Jesus" is composed in the key of [G-flat] with a tempo of 76 beats per minute and a musical time signature of ⁴
₄.^[8]

Reception

Critical response

Joshua Andre of 365 Days of Inspiring Media gave a positive review of "My Jesus", saying: "Anne expertly and skilfully tells us her testimony through a 3 minute tune, that is the Gospel in its purest form."^[9]

Accolades

Awards

Year	Organization	Award	Result	Ref
2022	Billboard Music Awards	Top Christian Song	Nominated	[10]
2022	GMA Dove Awards	Song of the Year	Nominated	[11] [12]
		Pop/Contemporary Recorded Song of the Year	Won

Year-end lists

Publication	Accolade	Rank	Ref.
365 Days Of Inspiring Media	Top 50 Songs of 2021	18	[13]
365 Days Of Inspiring Media	Top 50 Music Videos of 2021	25	[14]

Commercial performance

"My Jesus" debuted at number 13 on the US Hot Christian Songs chart dated May 1, 2021,^[15] concurrently charting at number one on the Christian Digital Song Sales chart.^[16] The song was a breakthrough hit, as it went on to reach number one on the Hot Christian Songs chart,^[17] and the Christian Airplay chart.^[18]

Music videos

On April 16, 2021, Anne Wilson released the official music video for "My Jesus".^[19] On June 4, 2021, Anne Wilson released the official lyric video for the song.^[20] On July 9, 2021, Anne Wilson released the live performance video of "My Jesus".^[21]

Track listing

"My Jesus"^[22]

No.	Title	Writer(s)	Producer	Length
1.	"My Jesus"	Anne Wilson Jeff Pardo Matthew West	Jonathan Smith	3:37
2.	"Devil"	Wilson Pardo	Jeff Pardo	3:24
3.	"Something About That Name"	Ethan Hulse Wilson Colby Wedgeworth	Colby Wedgeworth	3:32
Total length:				10:34

"My Jesus" (featuring Crowder)^[23]

No.	Title	Length
1.	"My Jesus" (featuring Crowder)	3:37

Personnel

Adapted from AllMusic.^[24]

• Jacob Arnold — drums, programmer
• Chris Bevins — editing
• Jesse Brock — mixing assistant
• Court Clement — acoustic guitar, banjo, Dobro
• Courtlan Clement — electric guitar
• Nickie Conley — background vocals
• David Cook — editing
• Warren David — mixing assistant
• Jason Eskridge — background vocals, choir arrangement, vocal arrangement
• Ethan Hulse — acoustic guitar, background vocals
• Joe LaPorta — mastering engineer
• Tony Lucido — Bass
• James MacDonald — background vocals
• Scott Mills — electric guitar
• Sean Moffitt — mixing
• Jeff Pardo — background vocals, Hammond B3, piano, producer, programmer, vocal producer,
• Kiely Phillips — background vocals
• Colton Price — editing, programmer
• Danny Rader — acoustic guitar, electric guitar
• Jonathan Smith — electric guitar, organ, piano, producer, programmer
• Aaron Sterling — drums
• Matt Ulrich — organ, piano
• Colby Wedgeworth — producer, programmer
• Anne Wilson — primary artist, vocals

Charts

Weekly charts Weekly chart performance for "My Jesus" Chart (2021) Peak position US Bubbling Under Hot 100 (Billboard)[25] 1 US Christian Songs (Billboard)[26] 1 US Christian Airplay (Billboard)[27] 1 US Christian AC (Billboard)[28] 1

Year-end charts Year-end chart performance for "My Jesus" Chart (2021) Position US Christian Songs (Billboard)[29] 6 US Christian Airplay (Billboard)[30] 5 US Christian AC (Billboard)[31] 6 Chart (2022) Position US Christian Songs (Billboard)[32] 22 US Christian Airplay (Billboard)[33] 48

Certifications

Region	Certification	Certified units/sales
United States (RIAA)[34]	Platinum	1,000,000‡
‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

Release history

Release dates and formats for "My Jesus"

Region	Date	Version	Format	Label	Ref.
Various	April 16, 2021	Original	Digital download streaming	Sparrow Capitol CMG	[22]
United States	May 21, 2021		Christian radio		[35]
Various	October 22, 2021	Duet (featuring Crowder)	Digital download streaming		[23]

References

1. Clarks, Jessie (April 16, 2021). "Anne Wilson Releases "My Jesus" - TCB". The Christian Beat. Retrieved September 23, 2021.
2. "My Jesus | Chords, Lyrics and Sheet Music | SongSelect®". SongSelect. CCLI. Retrieved September 23, 2021.
3. Clarks, Jessie (April 8, 2022). "Billboard Music Awards Announces 2022 Finalists - TCB". The Christian Beat. Retrieved April 9, 2022.
4. Longs, Herb (August 10, 2022). "Watch: Nominations For 53rd Annual GMA Dove Awards Announced - TCB". The Christian Beat. Retrieved October 9, 2022.
5. Nicholson, Jessica (October 21, 2022). "2022 GMA Dove Awards Winners: CeCe Winans & Anne Wilson Lead – Billboard". Billboard. Retrieved October 22, 2022.
6. Cluver, Ross (April 16, 2021). "Anne Wilson Releases Debut Project 'My Jesus' | CCM Magazine". CCM Magazine. Retrieved September 23, 2021.
7. Young, Abby (June 23, 2021). "Behind The Song: Anne Wilson Shares The Heart Behind Her Song "My Jesus" | Freeccm.com". Freeccm.com. Retrieved September 23, 2021.
8. "My Jesus by Anne Wilson". MultiTracks. Retrieved September 23, 2021.
9. Andre, Joshua (May 14, 2021). "Anne Wilson – My Jesus (Single) | 365 Days Of Inspiring Media". 365 Days Of Inspiring Media. Retrieved September 23, 2021.
10. Atkinson, Katie (May 15, 2022). "2022 Billboard Music Awards Winners List – Billboard". Billboard. Retrieved May 25, 2022.
11. "2022 Winners | The 53rd Annual GMA Dove Awards". GMA Dove Awards. August 10, 2022. Archived from the original on August 11, 2022. Retrieved August 18, 2022.
12. "2022 Winners | The 53rd Annual GMA Dove Awards". GMA Dove Awards. October 21, 2022. Retrieved October 23, 2022.
13. Andre, Joshua (January 11, 2021). "BEST OF 2021- PART 1: TOP 50 SONGS OF 2021 | 365 Days Of Inspiring Media". 365 Days Of Inspiring Media. Retrieved January 25, 2022.
14. Andre, Joshua (January 17, 2021). "BEST OF 2021- PART 2: TOP 50 MUSIC VIDEOS OF 2021 | 365 Days Of Inspiring Media". 365 Days Of Inspiring Media. Retrieved January 25, 2022.
15. "Hot Christian Songs Chart | Billboard". Billboard. Billboard-Hollywood Reporter Media Group. April 27, 2021. Retrieved September 23, 2021.
16. "Christian Digital Song Sales Chart | Billboard". Billboard. Billboard-Hollywood Reporter Media Group. April 27, 2021. Retrieved September 23, 2021.
17. Asker, Jim (August 10, 2021). "Anne Wilson's Debut Single 'My Jesus' Hits No. 1 on Hot Christian Songs Chart | Billboard". Billboard. Retrieved September 23, 2021.
18. Asker, Jim (August 25, 2021). "Anne Wilson Tops Christian Airplay With 'My Jesus' | Billboard". Billboard. Retrieved September 23, 2021.
19. "Anne Wilson - My Jesus (Official Music Video) - YouTube". YouTube. April 16, 2021. Retrieved September 23, 2021.
20. "Anne Wilson - My Jesus (Official Lyric Video) - YouTube". YouTube. June 4, 2021. Retrieved September 23, 2021.
21. "Anne Wilson - My Jesus (Live In Nashville) - YouTube". YouTube. July 9, 2021. Retrieved February 2, 2021.
22. "My Jesus - Single by Anne Wilson on Apple Music". United States. April 16, 2021. Retrieved September 23, 2021 – via Apple Inc.
23. "My Jesus (feat. Crowder) - Single by Anne Wilson on Apple Music". United States. October 22, 2021. Retrieved December 20, 2021 – via Apple Inc.
24. "My Jesus – Anne Wilson | Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved September 23, 2021.
25. "Bubbling Under Hot 100 Chart | Billboard - August 28, 2021". Billboard. Billboard-Hollywood Reporter Media Group. August 24, 2021. Retrieved September 23, 2021.
26. "Hot Christian Songs Chart | Billboard". Billboard. Billboard-Hollywood Reporter Media Group. August 10, 2021. Retrieved September 23, 2021.
27. "Christian Airplay Chart | Billboard". Billboard. Billboard-Hollywood Reporter Media Group. August 28, 2021. Retrieved September 23, 2021.
28. "Christian AC Airplay Chart | Billboard". Billboard. Billboard-Hollywood Reporter Media Group. August 28, 2021. Retrieved September 23, 2021.
29. "Hot Christian Songs – Billboard". Billboard. Year-End Chart. Retrieved December 4, 2021.
30. "Christian Airplay Songs – Billboard". Billboard. Year-End Chart. Retrieved December 4, 2021.
31. "Christian AC Songs – Billboard". Billboard. Year-End Chart. Retrieved December 4, 2021.
32. "Hot Christian Songs – Billboard". Billboard. Year-End Chart. Retrieved December 3, 2022.
33. "Christian Airplay Songs – Billboard". Billboard. Year-End Chart. Retrieved December 3, 2022.
34. "American single certifications – Anne Wilson – My Jesus". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved September 1, 2023.
35. "Capitol CMG Radio on Instagram: "Debut add date for Anne Wilson! 👏🏻Thank you so much to everyone showing love to her first ever radio single - "My Jesus"! 💛 IMPACTING NOW"". August 27, 2021. Capitol CMG Radio page. Archived from the original on 2021-12-26. Retrieved September 23, 2021 – via Instagram.

External links

• Lyrics and chords for the song on Worship Together