My Jesus (Live in Nashville)

My Jesus (Live in Nashville) is the debut extended play (EP) by American contemporary Christian music singer Anne Wilson, which was released via Capitol Christian Music Group on August 6, 2021.[1] Jeff Pardo handled the production of the EP.[2]

My Jesus (Live in Nashville)
My Jesus (Live in Nashville) EP Cover
EP by
ReleasedAugust 6, 2021 (2021-08-06)
Recorded2021
VenueWhite Dove Barn, Nashville, Tennessee, U.S
Genre
Length18:12
Label
ProducerJeff Pardo
Anne Wilson chronology
My Jesus (Live in Nashville)
(2021)
My Jesus
(2022)

The EP peaked at number twelve on the Top Christian Albums chart in the United States.

Background

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On June 18, 2021, Anne Wilson announced that she will release My Jesus (Live in Nashville) on August 6, 2021,[3] a live extended play supporting the multi-track single "My Jesus" released in April 2021. The EP was recorded live at the White Dove Barn in Nashville, Tennessee,[4] and contains five tracks and includes the three songs previously released by Wilson on the multi-track single as well as a new song, "No Place Like Home," and a cover of Little Big Town's "Boondocks."[5] Wilson shared the story behind the EP,[6] saying:

I really wanted to have another opportunity to present [my first EP] in a different way. To share the three songs that were released, and then also to add a couple of new ones. So we're doing a cover of "Boondocks" by Little Big Town—that is one of my favorite songs of all time. I wanted to incorporate my Kentucky roots and my country roots into this live EP while keeping the focus on the Lord, but also showing where I'm from. "Boondocks" was the perfect song for that. Then I am also releasing a new song in the live EP titled "No Place Like Home," which is a song about me and my brother and our memories together at our granddad’s farm. That's definitely what I'm most excited about, and that's a part of the reason why I wanted to do the live EP was so that I could bring that song out and release it to the world. I've been holding on to it for a while, and so I’m super excited to let the world hear that song.

Reception

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Critical response

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Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
365 Days of Inspiring Media5/5[7]
Today's Christian Entertainment5/5[8]

Joshua Andre in his 365 Days of Inspiring Media review, applauded Wilson for the EP, saying: "we are met with a vibrant, emotive, personal and honest batch of songs, where Anne delivers her already previously released three singles with intense passion, as well as an all-new track "No Place Like Home" and a cover of Little Big Town's "Boondocks"."[7] Mercedes Rich, indicating in a favourable review at Today's Christian Entertainment, said: "This whole EP goes to show that Christian music can expand through many genres and still worship God. This whole extended play lets Anne Wilson’s personality shine through in her music."[8]

Accolades

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Year-end lists
Publication Accolade Rank Ref.
365 Days of Inspiring Media Top 25 EPs of 2021 7

Commercial performance

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In the United States, My Jesus (Live in Nashville) debuted at number seventeen on the Billboard's Top Christian Albums Chart dated August 21, 2021.[10]

Track listing

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My Jesus (Live in Nashville) — Standard edition[11]
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Devil" (live)
3:20
2."My Jesus" (live)
3:35
3."Something About That Name"
3:28
4."Boondocks" (live; Little Big Town cover)
3:18
5."No Place Like Home" (live)
  • Wilson
  • Pardo
  • West
4:31
Total length:18:12
My Jesus (Live in Nashville)Apple Music bonus video content[12]
No.TitleLength
6."My Jesus" (live from Nashville, TN/2021)3:38
7."Devil" (live in Nashville, TN/2021)3:16
Total length:25:06

Personnel

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Adapted from AllMusic.[2]

  • Jacob Arnold — drums
  • Josh Bailey — A&R
  • Rich Brinsfield — bass
  • Court Clement — electric guitar
  • Alex Dobbert — mastering
  • Nathan Dugger — acoustic guitar
  • Jason Eskridge — background vocals
  • Ainslie Grosser — editing, mixing, recording
  • Dwan Hill — keyboards
  • Jeff Pardo — producer
  • Kiely Phillips — background vocals
  • Matt Podesla — electric guitar
  • Sarah Lindsay Pogue — A&R
  • Anne Wilson — primary artist, vocals

Charts

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Release history

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Release dates and formats for My Jesus (Live in Nashville)
Region Date Format Label Ref.
Various August 6, 2021 [11][12]
October 1, 2021 CD [17]

References

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  1. ^ Clarks, Jessie (August 6, 2021). "Anne Wilson Releases New Live EP 'My Jesus (Live From Nashville)' - TCB". The Christian Beat. Retrieved September 23, 2021.
  2. ^ a b "My Jesus [Live in Nashville] – Anne Wilson | Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved September 23, 2021.
  3. ^ Clarks, Jessie (June 18, 2021). "Anne Wilson Is Capitol CMG's Largest New Artist Debut Single Launch In 10 Years - TCB". The Christian Beat. Retrieved September 23, 2021.
  4. ^ Cluver, Ross (August 6, 2021). "Anne Wilson Releases 'My Jesus (Live In Nashville)' EP | CCM Magazine". CCM Magazine. Retrieved September 23, 2021.
  5. ^ "Capitol CMG Artist Anne Wilson Is Biggest New Artist Launch In Nearly 10 Years | ... …". All Access. June 18, 2021. Retrieved September 23, 2021.
  6. ^ Walthall, Catherine (August 6, 2021). "Anne Wilson Revisits 'My Jesus' with Live Recording and Two New Songs". American Songwriter. Retrieved September 23, 2021.
  7. ^ a b Andre, Joshua (August 7, 2021). "Anne Wilson – My Jesus (Live In Nashville) – EP | 365 Days of Inspiring Media". 365 Days of Inspiring Media. Retrieved September 23, 2021.
  8. ^ a b Rich, Mercedes (August 5, 2021). "Anne Wilson 'My Jesus (Live In Nashville)' – Today's Christian Entertainment". Today's Christian Entertainment. Avada. Retrieved February 3, 2022.
  9. ^ Andre, Joshua (May 9, 2022). "BEST OF 2021- PART 6: TOP 25 EP'S OF 2021 | 365 Days of Inspiring Media". 365 Days of Inspiring Media. Retrieved May 25, 2022.
  10. ^ "Top Christian Albums Chart | Billboard". Billboard. Billboard-Hollywood Reporter Media Group. August 17, 2021. Retrieved September 23, 2021.
  11. ^ a b "My Jesus (Live In Nashville) by Anne Wilson on Amazon Music - Amazon.com". Amazon.com. August 6, 2021. Retrieved September 23, 2021.
  12. ^ a b "My Jesus (Live In Nashville) - EP by Anne Wilson on Apple Music". Apple Music. United States. Apple Inc. August 6, 2021. Retrieved September 23, 2021.
  13. ^ "Top Christian Albums Chart | Billboard". Billboard. October 12, 2021. Retrieved October 12, 2021.
  14. ^ "Top Christian Albums Chart | Billboard". Billboard. October 12, 2021. Retrieved November 3, 2021.
  15. ^ "Top Christian Albums – Billboard". Billboard. Year-End Chart. Retrieved December 2, 2021.
  16. ^ "Top Christian Albums – Billboard". Billboard. Year-End Chart. Retrieved December 4, 2022.
  17. ^ "Anne Wilson - My Jesus (Live In Nashville) - Amazon.com Music". Amazon.com. August 5, 2021. Retrieved September 23, 2021.