Could Only Be A God Story Posted October 11, 2025 By KevinDavis_NRT, Staff Reviewer
What You Need to Know Anne Wilson stands at the crossroads of faith and country music, a rare voice capable of carrying the weight of life’s hardest questions and the soaring hope of God’s promises. At just 23 years old, she has already surpassed 2 billion global streams, garnered countless awards and accolades while performing everywhere from church stages to Morgan Wallen’s stadium tour – a trajectory that reflects both her wide reach and the honesty at the heart of her songs.
With Stars, Wilson completes the opening trilogy of her career. Her debut, My Jesus, introduced her as a bold new force in Christian music. The follow-up REBEL broke boundaries, pushing her voice into country arenas. And now Stars arrives as her most panoramic portrait yet – a coming-of-age collection about grief and growth, questions and quiet resolve, wonder and faith that refuses to dim. The album showcases Anne’s gifts as a songwriter, and her shimmering, emotion-laden voice. This album is loaded with positive grace-filled messages of hope. Her songs address the pressures of life, and she understands that her identity only comes from her relationship with God.
What it Sounds Like “God Story” is an incredible song for the Church. It’s a beautiful picture of hope in Christ. Give the Lord everything within you. By blessing God, you’ll be overwhelmed by His love and mercy in return. So many people can relate to the messages of these songs. The standout songs also include “Til The Road Runs Out,” “Devil is Too,” “Carry Me,” “Those People” and “Still Do.” All these songs and their dependence on God have perfectly poetic biblical descriptions of how we worship our God of possible and express our dependence on Him as His sons and daughters. Anne’s vocals are so strong and pure.
Spiritual Highlights You'll be blessed by these powerful songs, which are all stand-out anthems with convicting declarations. Let the song messages challenge you to think about your doubts and how Jesus calls you to rely on Him and the power of His resurrection. Remember, He has overcome death and fear. Faith in our freedom through the cross of Jesus is what God desires. We're free from our fears, addictions, insecurities, and perfectionism. Jesus came to die for us so that we may truly live in Him. “God Story” is an anthem that reminds us to celebrate salvation and for Christians everywhere to believe and tell the world: “From death to life, from blind to sight/This is my God story/From lost to found, from then to now/I’ll tell you how, God story/Who brought me through from old to new/It’s a true God story."
“Those People” is an empowering anthem. Whatever struggle or depression you are facing, you can know that God is with you, always. We can't earn Heaven; it's only through complete surrender to Jesus and putting all our hope in Him can we be saved. Know that being His is enough. We have freedom thanks to the cross of Jesus. Tell others about how Jesus has changed your life. When you abide in His grace, you won’t be the same. His grace takes away anxiety, addiction, guilt, and shame. Know that being His is enough: “Remember Jesus loves those people.”
A prayer of thankfulness for the comfort and rest offered by Jesus is beautifully captured in “Stars.” God knows our brokenness inside and out, and because of what Jesus did on the Cross, He sees us as righteous. God sees us as He sees His Son. It's not our righteousness, or appearance or talent or gifting, it is just Jesus. That's reason to celebrate. Anne beautifully expresses gratefulness, “Dreamers never stop dreaming/Believers keep on believing/When the world keeps on dragging down this dreamer's heart/I look up and remember/I was still made for the stars.”
Best Song on the Record “God Story” is my heart's cry and anthem to sing daily in praise to the Lord, regardless of my circumstances, doubts or worry. The song is an invitation for listeners to reflect on your own life situations and see how God has been working in them, even in difficult circumstances.
“Still Do” is best described as an empowering anthem to lift to Jesus and against fear, worry and anxiety. The song is an excellent companion to sing over your life. The moving musical bed of “Twenty-Three” takes me on an emotional journey that causes me to excitedly sing along with the stirring lyrics every time I hear the song. “Carry Me” is another standout ballad.
My personal favorite song on the album is “Stars.” The song has become my personal anthem, and I sing along at the top of my lungs the sincere and emotive lyrics of submission: “I used to lie in my bed late at night/Stare up at the ceiling pretend it's a sky full of stars/In the galaxy/Feels like they're still calling me/I was still made for the stars.”
Final Word I absolutely Anne’s intentionality and complete focus on God's provision in her life. She is a uniquely gifted singer/songwriter with a big voice that is memorable and dynamic, yet intimate. These songs all have biblically-based lyrics that poignantly capture life's simple yet vital messages. I'm really engaged by the emotional vocals and the prayerful lyrics found in these sacred songs. Anne’s vocals will soothe your soul, and the vertical lyrics will direct your attention and focus on Jesus. There are several personal songs that melt my heart, especially “Stars,” “God Story,” “Carry Me,” “Those People,” “Still Do” and “Twenty Three.” If you like female singers that make you think while you enjoy their catchy and empowering songs, Stars is for you. I have three young daughters, and this is a captivating album filled with positive biblical messages. This is easily one of my top albums of the year.
