Music MInute - Anne Wilson: Carry Me

 

PLATINUM-certified, GRAMMY-nominated artist and songwriter Anne Wilson bares all in the final release ahead of her highly anticipated new album Stars. “Carry Me,” available everywhere today, is a strikingly personal ballad written by Wilson with longtime collaborators Jeff Pardo, Matthew West and Trannie Anderson.   Stepping into some of the most vulnerable songwriting of her career, Wilson peels back the layers of her own story, delivering a raw reflection of growing up too fast and feeling the weight of the world on her shoulders. The song swells into a prayer, asking Jesus to take on what feels too heavy to hold alone. It arrives with a moving new music video, available now.   “'Carry Me' is one of the most personal songs I've ever written,” shares Wilson. “When my brother Jacob passed away, I was forced to grow up fast. Not long after, I signed a record deal and felt the heavy pressures that came with it. In the middle of all of that, I realized I was never meant to carry the weight of the world on my own – Jesus is the One who carries me. Even now, when I look around at the brokenness and pain in our world, that same heaviness creeps in. It's easy to wonder how we'll ever make it through. But this song is my reminder that the same God who carried me in my darkest season is the same God carrying us today. He promises to lift our burdens and give us rest, and that's where my hope will always be.”

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The song arrives as the final sneak peek into her highly anticipated third album Stars, arriving Oct. 17 via Capitol Christian Music Group. She recently introduced the project with its title track – a song that threads together her childhood dream of becoming an astronaut with the real-life journey she has walked: grappling with the loss of her brother Jacob, choosing to hold onto faith in the aftermath and learning to see God's presence reflected in both the night sky and her own story. Early praise is already building, with Holler applauding “Stars” as “a rousing, autobiographical record that keeps Wilson's spirituality at its heart while showcasing her powerhouse voice and a refreshingly broad range of stylistic influences.”   Across its 12 tracks – all co-written by Wilson – Stars finds the Kentucky native stepping fully into her own as a storyteller, blending the grit of country with the hope of faith in a way that is entirely her own. The coming-of-age collection brings together frequent collaborators Jeff Pardo and Matthew West, alongside Trannie Anderson, Blake Pendergrass, Emily Weisband and Andy Albert. Wilson will bring the new songs to life on The STARS Tour, beginning Oct. 18 in Nashville at The Pinnacle. Tickets are available now at annewilsonofficial.com.    Wilson recently expanded her message of hope and identity beyond her music with the release of her first devotional, Hey Girl: You Are Seen, Loved, and Made for More via K-LOVE books. The 40-day journey was created to help young women discover their true worth and unshakeable identity in Christ.    With Stars on the horizon, Wilson is set to deliver her most panoramic work yet – a record of grief and growth, wonder that refuses to dim and faith that continues to guide her forward. Stay up to date at annewilsonofficial.com and keep up with her on Instagram, TikTok and YouTube.     The STARS Tour with special guest Jordan Rowe: Oct. 18, 2025 in Nashville, Tenn. at The Pinnacle Oct. 23, 2025 in Evansville, Ind. at Aiken Theatre at Old National Events Plaza Oct. 24, 2025 in Memphis, Tenn. at The Orpheum Oct. 25, 2025 in Mobile, Ala. at Saenger Theatre Mobile Nov. 15, 2025 in Detroit, Mich. at Fisher Theatre Nov. 16, 2025 in Grand Rapids, Mich. at DeVos Performance Hall Nov. 21, 2025 in Akron, Ohio at Akron Civic Theatre Nov. 22, 2025 in Charleston, W.Va. at Maier Foundation Performance Hall Nov. 23, 2025 in Greensboro, N.C. at Steven Tanger Center

ABOUT ANNE WILSON: Anne Wilson makes music where faith and country meet, a rare space where honesty, grief and hope live side by side. At just 23, she has already crossed the 2 billion streams milestone and emerged as one of the most distinctive new voices in both Christian and country music.   Her third studio album, Stars, captures a young artist growing up on record. Shaped by the tragic loss of her brother Jacob, Wilson's faith could have been shattered — but instead it was strengthened. That tension, of wrestling with God yet still loving Jesus, defines her music and makes her profoundly relatable. “Faith isn't about never questioning,” she says. “It's about holding on in the middle of the storm.”   Stars threads together themes of grief, growth, maturity and wonder, carried by Wilson's soaring vocals and country-pop production. From the wide-eyed imagery of the title track to the raw prayer of “Carry Me” and the redemption arc of “Dead in the Water,” the album reflects both the hardship of loss and the joy of new perspective.   Alongside the album, Wilson will deliver her new music to fans in person on The STARS Tour. She's also recently released a 40-day Hey Girl Devotional, out now. Named after her encouraging anthem, the devotional is aimed at young readers, extending her message of identity and Christ-centered hope beyond the stage.   Anne Wilson is still becoming, still wrestling and still rejoicing – but Stars proves she's shining brighter not in spite of the struggle, but because of it.