Anita Wilson
Background information
Birth nameAnita M. Wilson
Born (1976-06-19) June 19, 1976
East St. Louis, Illinois
OriginChicago, Illinois
Atlanta, Georgia
GenresChristian, Gospel
Occupation(s)Songwriter, record producer, and singer
Instrument(s)Vocals
Years active2006 (2006) – present
Websitewww.msanitawilson.com

Anita M. Wilson[1] (born June 19, 1976) is an American gospel music singer, songwriter, and music producer.[2][3]

Biography

Anita M. Wilson was born on June 19, 1976,[4] and also raised in East St. Louis. After a 10-year career as a backup singer for contemporary gospel songwriter/producer Donald Lawrence, Wilson recorded her first solo album, Worship Soul in 2012. The first single released from Worship Soul was "Speechless".[5][6][7]

On April 29, 2014, Wilson released the single[8] "That's What He's Done For Me" from her second studio album Vintage Worship. In 2015, her second studio album, Vintage Worship, was nominated for the Grammy Award for Best Gospel Album, losing to Erica Campbell's HELP.[9][10]

Wilson is an honorary member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.[11]

Discography

  • Worship Soul (2012)
  • Vintage Worship (2014)
  • Sunday Song (2017)

References

  1. ↑ ccauthen. "Blavity News & Politics". Blavity News & Politics. Retrieved April 12, 2020.
  2. ↑ "Grammy Nominated Gospel Singer Anita Wilson To Headline Black History Month Brunch – The Courier News". Retrieved April 12, 2020.
  3. ↑ "Ms. Anita Wilson Releases New EP "Dance Soul"". TheUrbanMusicScene.com. April 8, 2020. Retrieved April 12, 2020.
  4. ↑ Wilson, Anita M. (June 19, 2014). "What 38 looks like.... #Happy Birthday To Me!". Twitter. Retrieved March 25, 2015.
  5. ↑ Owens, Ernest (May 12, 2014). "Anita Wilson Takes Gospel to More Relevant Heights With New Album 'Vintage Worship'". HuffPost. Retrieved May 26, 2014.
  6. ↑ "Anita Wilson, Motown Recording Artist, Unveils 'Vintage Worship' Album Cover". EURweb. Retrieved May 26, 2014.
  7. ↑ "Gospel Artist Anita Wilson Soars Towards Top Ten With Single, "Speechless"". Praise 104.7. PraiseRichmond.com. July 6, 2012. Retrieved May 26, 2014.
  8. ↑ "Gospel Singer Anita Wilson Gets Old School with 'Vintage Worship'". Essence. Retrieved April 12, 2020.
  9. ↑ leslie. "Gospel favorite Anita Wilson at City Winery | The Crusader Newspaper Group". Retrieved April 12, 2020.
  10. ↑ Owens, Ernest; Columnist, ContributorAmerica's Youngest Weekly (May 12, 2014). "Anita Wilson Takes Gospel to More Relevant Heights With New Album "Vintage Worship"". HuffPost. Retrieved April 12, 2020. {{cite web}}: |first2= has generic name (help)
  11. ↑ Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated Announces Newest Class of Honorary Members
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