Anne Wilson: The Music Industry Wanted Her to Stay Quiet | The Riley Gaines Show

Anne Wilson joins Riley Gaines to talk about her new book Rebel, what it means to follow Jesus when the world walks the other way, and why she refuses to water down her faith in the country music industry. In this conversation, Anne opens up about losing her brother, finding peace through grief, standing firm in Christian conviction, navigating politics and public backlash, modesty, identity, burnout, rest, and why young women need the courage to be set apart. Anne also shares behind-the-scenes stories from touring, crossing over between Christian and country music, performing at the Grand Ole Opry, and the message she hopes readers take from Rebel. Subscribe for new episodes of The Riley Gaines Show every Tuesday and Friday at 10 AM ET. 00:00 - Anne Wilson joins The Riley Gaines Show 02:03 - Losing her brother and trusting God through grief 03:48 - Life on tour and connecting with fans 04:49 - Choosing to stand out in country music 07:49 - What does “rebel” really mean? 09:38 - Faith, politics, and public criticism 12:31 - Modesty and pressure on women in music 17:31 - Honoring the Sabbath and slowing down 18:34 - The biggest lie young women are told 20:23 - Gen Z, faith, and the future of America 23:06 - Anne Wilson’s message for people afraid to speak up 24:50 - Hypocrisy, church hurt, and imperfect Christians 28:31 - Rapid-fire: beauty, wellness, coffee, and touring 31:59 - Most memorable show 35:10 - Most overrated thing in Nashville 36:25 - Recent splurges and retail therapy 37:17 - Where to buy Rebel