Christian music artist Anne Wilson’s new song, “Songs About Whiskey,” has sparked a heated debate.
Wilson, known for her breakout hit “My Jesus,” has left some fans uneasy due to the alcohol references in her latest track.
During an interview with Crosswalk Headlines, Wilson acknowledged the concerns of her fan base, who fear she might be straying from her faith.
“I’ve had some fans say, ‘Okay, no, that worries me. Have you gone off the deep end? Have you left God behind?’” Wilson shared.
She urges fans to listen to the song’s lyrics before jumping to conclusions about its message.
“I’m like, ‘Just wait and listen to the song and then come back to me,’” she advised.
The song’s chorus juxtaposes the fleeting allure of worldly pleasures with the enduring fulfillment in Jesus.
“I’ve heard songs about Jack Daniels / Songs about Jim Beam / Heard songs about one-night regrets / Neon and nicotine / I guess I’m just kinda fixed on / The only thing that’s ever fixed me / That’s why I sing songs about Jesus / Instead of singing songs about whiskey.”
The music video for “Songs About Whiskey” was filmed in a bar, where Wilson performed the song. Reactions were similar to those in churches.
“I’ve performed it at a bar, and I’ve performed it at a church,” Wilson said. “And it’s the same response in both scenarios. And I love it…I think it’s a fresh perspective on a song about whiskey that hasn’t ever been written.”
Despite the mixed reactions, Wilson emphasizes her dedication to glorifying Jesus through her music.
“I do this for Jesus and His glory,” she affirmed.
Wilson hopes listeners will look beyond the provocative title and understand the more profound spiritual message she intends to convey.
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