ANNE WILSON RELEASES FIRST DEVOTIONAL: HEY GIRL: YOU ARE SEEN, LOVED, AND MADE FOR MORE
Inspired by her hit song “Hey Girl,” the 40-day journey helps young women discover their worth in Christ
New album Stars releases Oct. 17, final preview “Carry Me” arrives Friday, Oct. 3
Nine-stop headlining The STARS Tour kicks off Oct. 18
Photo credit: Laney Oakes Photography
NEWS SOURCE: OH Creative
September 30, 2025
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – PLATINUM-certified, GRAMMY-nominated artist and songwriter
Anne Wilson is expanding 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. Known for her honest, soul-baring storytelling, as well as her bestselling book
My Jesus: From Heartache to Hope, Wilson now turns her voice toward a 40-day journey created to help young women discover their true worth and unshakeable identity in Christ. Yesterday, 200 young fans got a first glimpse of both the devotional and the record at Wilson's
Hey Girl High Tea event in Franklin, Tenn.
“My brand-new Hey Girl Devotional for teen girls is out now, and I couldn't be more excited,” shares Wilson. “Writing this has been such a prayerful journey, and my biggest hope is that every girl who reads it feels seen, loved and reminded of her worth in Jesus. You don't have to have it all together – He already calls you His. My prayer is that these pages bring you closer to His heart and give you courage to live boldly in who He's made you to be! You can grab your copy everywhere books are sold!”
Through Scripture, encouragement, journal prompts and heartfelt prayers, Wilson shares personal stories of comparison, grief and doubt to remind readers they're not alone and that Jesus meets them right where they are. Tackling real-life struggles like insecurity, friendship drama, purpose and finding peace in Him, Hey Girl invites middle school, high school and college-aged readers – or anyone needing a reminder – to live free, walk in victory and know they are deeply loved.
The devotional takes its name from Wilson's 2021 hit song “Hey Girl” and the growing Hey Girl Nation community she's built online – a safe, uplifting space where young women can connect, find encouragement and celebrate that their worth is defined in Christ alone.
While inviting readers into the 40-day journey of
Hey Girl, Wilson is also readying 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.
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.
With
Stars on the horizon, Wilson delivers 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.
Stars Tracklist:
1. “Stars” (Written by Anne Wilson, Jeff Pardo and Matthew West)
2. “God Story” (Written by Anne Wilson, Jeff Pardo and Matthew West)
3. “'Til The Road Runs Out” (Written by Anne Wilson, Jeff Pardo and Matthew West)
4. “Devil Is Too” (Written by Anne Wilson, Jeff Pardo, Emily Weisband and Matthew West)
6. “Hold Your Horses” (Written by Anne Wilson, Jeff Pardo, Matthew West and Trannie Anderson)
7. “Jesus On The Radio” (Written by Anne Wilson, Jeff Pardo, Matthew West and Trannie Anderson)
8. “Dead In The Water” (Written by Anne Wilson, Jeff Pardo, Matthew West, Trannie Anderson and Andy Albert)
9. “Carry Me” (Written by Anne Wilson, Jeff Pardo, Matthew West and Trannie Anderson)
10. “The Carpenter” (Written by Anne Wilson, Blake Pendergrass, Jeff Pardo, Josh Miller, Matthew West)
11. “Those People” (Written by Anne Wilson, Jeff Pardo and Matthew West)
12. “Still Do” (Written by Anne Wilson, Trannie Anderson, Jeff Pardo and Matthew West)
13. “Twenty Three” (Written by Jeff Pardo, Anne Wilson and Matthew West)
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.
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