Anne Wilson

Cameron Powell*
"My favorite part has been seeing people sing 'My Jesus' at shows to the top of their lungs and hearing stories of how they've been impacted by the song," she tells Billboard.

Anne Wilson's launch single "My Jesus" ascends to No. 1 on Billboard's Hot Christian Songs chart (dated Aug. 14), which combines airplay, sales and streaming data.

On Christian Airplay, the track rises 4-2, up 6% to 9.1 million audience impressions, according to MRC Data. It ranks at No. 2 on Christian Digital Song Sales after five weeks at the summit (3,000 sold) and jumps 14-8 on Christian Streaming Songs, awarding Wilson her first top 10 (1.6 million U.S. streams, up 12%).

The 19-year-old Wilson co-authored the song with Jeff Pardo and Matthew West. 

"I've been blown away by how God has been using 'My Jesus' to impact so many lives," Wilson tells Billboard. "I'm so honored that He chose me to be His vessel for this specific time and season. My favorite part so far has been seeing people sing 'My Jesus' at shows to the top of their lungs and hearing stories of how they've been impacted by the song. I would've never dreamed that God would use this song in such a mighty way."

"My Jesus" is the first debut single to top Hot Christian Songs since Cory Asbury's "Reckless Love," which dominated for 18 frames starting in March 2018. The last woman before Wilson to lead with a first entry was Brooke Simpson's "Amazing Grace," which entered on top in December 2017. Simpson finished third in the 13th season of NBC's The Voice.

Wilson, from Lexington, Ky., released her first, EP My Jesus (Live in Nashville), Aug. 6. The five-song set was recorded live at the White Dove Barn in Nashville. Wilson is also working on her first full-length studio album.

MGK has unveiled his high energy new single “Fix Ur Face” featuring Limp Bizkit frontman Fred Durst.

The intense collaboration sees the rapper turned rocker dive deeper into the hard hitting sound he has been refining over the past few years.

Fusing the raw edge of 90s nu metal with Machine Gun Kelly’s modern alternative style, the track stands out as one of his most aggressive releases so far.

The song dropped alongside a bold black and white video, which premiered across MTV Live, MTVU, and the Paramount Times Square billboards.

Directed by frequent collaborator Sam Cahill, the visual was shot in several cities during mgk’s lost americana tour, including Berlin, Dublin, Düsseldorf, London, Prague, Cologne, Nashville and Los Angeles. It highlights the intensity and intimacy of touring, from packed venues and sweat drenched crowds to the blurred line between performer and fans.

The track was created with his close knit creative team, including SlimXX, BazeXX, RookXX, Nick Long, and No Love For The Middle Child, giving it a gritty and multi generational energy that sets it apart from today’s mainstream rock and rap.

Durst brings a high powered performance, channeling the same raw intensity that shaped Limp Bizkit’s early era.

The video’s look was further developed by street artists Lugosis and Strato, who painted a large mural in Berlin, while Slawn Olaolu designed the character face and jackets featured throughout the clip, adding a distinct DIY feel.

MGK first previewed “Fix Ur Face” during the European run of the lost americana tour, then later shared a snippet during shows in Australia, building strong anticipation among fans.

His relationship with Durst stretches back over a decade, with the two having performed together on multiple occasions, including mgk’s 2014 tour alongside Limp Bizkit.

The lost americana tour is now set to return to the United States, resuming on May 15 with Wiz Khalifa joining as support.

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