The song appears on her 12-track upcoming album of the same name
Country and gospel artist Anne Wilson looks skyward with the release of “Stars,” the title track of her highly anticipated third album of the same name, arriving October 17th via Capitol Christian Music Group. The single is accompanied by a cinematic new music video, available now, and the unveiling of the album’s full 12-song track listing, one of Wilson’s most personal collections yet.
Co-written with Matthew West and Jeff Pardo, the title track intertwines 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. Anchored by the lyric “Dreamers never stop dreaming, believers keep on believing… I was still made for the stars,” Wilson sets the tone for her forthcoming third album, a project shaped by themes of grief, resilience, wonder and a faith that endures through life’s most difficult seasons. The accompanying music video expands on those themes, pairing Wilson’s vulnerable performance with celestial imagery that transforms intimate moments into sweeping visions of hope and light.
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 is poised to bring together frequent collaborators Jeff Pardo and Matthew West, alongside Trannie Anderson, Blake Pendergrass, Emily Weisband, and Andy Albert. Produced by Pardo, with Jonathan Smith and Ross Copperman contributing on select tracks, Stars captures Wilson’s most confident and compelling vision yet.
The release arrives during a landmark season for the award-winning artist who recently surpassed two billion career streams and an RIAA gold certification for fan-favorite single “Sunday Sermons.” She was surprised by both accolades during her final weekend on the road opening stadiums for Morgan Wallen’s I’m The Problem Tour. Last month, she also headlined a tornado recovery benefit in Eastern Kentucky, raising more than $100,000 for tornado recovery efforts. The one-night-only concert is still available to stream on demand exclusively via Veeps, with all proceeds benefiting tornado relief.
Wilson will bring the new songs to life on The Stars Tour, beginning October 18th in Nashville at The Pinnacle. In the weeks leading up to the record, Wilson will also give fans a 40-day journey with her new devotional, Hey Girl, arriving September 30th. Written for young teens, the book draws from the lyrics of her empowering track “Hey Girl” to offer daily encouragement and reflection.
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)
5. Hold Your Horses (Written by Anne Wilson, Jeff Pardo, Matthew West and Trannie Anderson)
6. Jesus On The Radio (Written by Anne Wilson, Jeff Pardo, Matthew West and Trannie Anderson)
7. Dead In The Water (Written by Anne Wilson, Jeff Pardo, Matthew West, Trannie Anderson and Andy Albert)
8. Carry Me (Written by Anne Wilson, Jeff Pardo, Matthew West and Trannie Anderson)
9. The Carpenter (Written by Anne Wilson, Blake Pendergrass, Jeff Pardo, Josh Miller, Matthew West)
10. Those People (Written by Anne Wilson, Jeff Pardo and Matthew West)
11. Still Do (Written by Anne Wilson, Trannie Anderson, Jeff Pardo and Matthew West)
12. Twenty Three (Written by Jeff Pardo, Anne Wilson and Matthew West)
