"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). Wilson co-wrote the song with Jeff Pardo and Matthew West.
"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. "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, ultimately winning the Pop/Contemporary Recorded Song of the Year award.
Background On April 16, 2021, Wilson released her multi-track single "My Jesus" as the lead single to her upcoming studio album. She shared the story behind the song, saying:
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 .
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."
Accolades + Awards Year Organization Award Result Ref 2022 Billboard Music Awards Top Christian Song 2022 GMA Dove Awards Song of the Year Pop/Contemporary Recorded Song of the Year
+ Year-end lists Publication Accolade Rank Top 50 Songs of 2021 18 Top 50 Music Videos of 2021 25
Commercial performance "My Jesus" debuted at number 13 on the US Hot Christian Songs chart dated May 1, 2021, concurrently charting at number one on the Christian Digital Song Sales chart. The song was a breakthrough hit, as it went on to reach number one on the Hot Christian Songs chart, and the Christian Airplay chart.
Music videos On April 16, 2021, Anne Wilson released the official music video for "My Jesus". On June 4, 2021, Anne Wilson released the official lyric video for the song. On July 9, 2021, Anne Wilson released the live performance video of "My Jesus".
Track listing
Personnel Adapted from AllMusic.
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) PeakpositionUS Bubbling Under Hot 100 (Billboard) 1US Christian Songs (Billboard) 1US Christian Airplay (Billboard) 1US Christian AC (Billboard) 1
Year-end charts + Year-end chart performance for "My Jesus" Chart (2021) Position US Christian Songs (Billboard) 6 US Christian Airplay (Billboard) 5 US Christian AC (Billboard) 6 Chart (2022) Position US Christian Songs (Billboard) 22 US Christian Airplay (Billboard) 48
Certifications
Release history + Release dates and formats for "My Jesus" Region Date Version Format Label Various April 16, 2021 Original United States May 21, 2021 Various October 22, 2021 Duet
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