Grammy-nominated Christian-country singer Anne Wilson says openly following Jesus has come with a professional cost, but she has no regrets.
Wilson revealed that she has “missed a lot of opportunities” because of her faith and was often warned by industry insiders about the consequences of speaking openly about Jesus. Nevertheless, she remained committed, saying, “I want to do it anyway.” She even made it clear during label negotiations that if anyone tried to change her message about Christ, “there was no deal.”
Wilson admits she has sometimes been tempted to make her message “easier to digest” or pursue greater popularity through more provocative content, but concluded, “Would it be worth it? … Not on your life.” She also rejected pressure to dress more revealingly, writing that she wants to be respected for her message rather than her appearance.
Despite occasional setbacks, Wilson says she believes her calling is “to take Jesus to the world” and remains determined to stay true to her faith. “I have never let anyone sway me,” she said. “I’m going to stay true to myself.”
