{{about||the British archivist and librarian|Anita Wilson (archivist)}} {{Use mdy dates|date=April 2020}} {{BLP sources|date=May 2014}} {{Infobox musical artist | name = Anita Wilson | image = Anita Wilson (14711392714).jpg | caption = | image_size = | birth_name = Anita M. Wilson | alias = | birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1976|6|19|mf=y}} | birth_place = East St. Louis, Illinois, U.S. | origin = Chicago, Illinois<br>Atlanta, Georgia | instrument = Vocals | genre = Christian, Gospel | occupation = Songwriter, record producer, and singer | years_active = {{Start date|2006}} – present | label = | website = {{url|www.msanitawilson.com}} }}
'''Anita M. Wilson'''<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://blavity.com/gospel-singer-anita-wilson-tells-us-what-she-loves-most-about-touring|title=Blavity News & Politics|last=ccauthen|website=Blavity News & Politics|language=en|access-date=2020-04-12}}</ref> (born June 19, 1976) is an American gospel music singer, songwriter, and music producer.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://theflintcouriernews.com/grammy-nominated-gospel-singer-anita-wilson-to-headline-black-history-month-brunch/|title=Grammy Nominated Gospel Singer Anita Wilson To Headline Black History Month Brunch – The Courier News|language=en-US|access-date=2020-04-12}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://news.theurbanmusicscene.com/2020/04/anita-wilson-releases-new-ep-dance-soul/|title=Ms. Anita Wilson Releases New EP "Dance Soul"|date=2020-04-08|website=Theurbanmusicscene.com|language=en-US|access-date=2020-04-12}}</ref> She is known for her hit single, "Jesus Will" from her debut album, ''Worship Soul''.
==Biography== Anita M. Wilson was born on June 19, 1976,<ref name="TW Birthday">{{cite web|title=What 38 looks like.... #Happy Birthday To Me!|date=June 19, 2014|accessdate=March 25, 2015|url=https://twitter.com/MsAnitaWilson/status/479725631031103489|first=Anita M.|last=Wilson|publisher=Twitter}}</ref>{{Primary source inline|date=April 2020}} 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".<ref>{{cite news|first=Ernest|last=Owens |url=http://www.huffingtonpost.com/ernest-owens/anita-wilson-takes-gospel_b_5301922.html |title=Anita Wilson Takes Gospel to More Relevant Heights With New Album 'Vintage Worship'|work=HuffPost |date= May 12, 2014|accessdate=May 26, 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.eurweb.com/2014/05/anita-wilson-motown-recording-artist-unveils-vintage-worship-album-cover/ |title=Anita Wilson, Motown Recording Artist, Unveils 'Vintage Worship' Album Cover |publisher=Eurweb.com |date= |accessdate=May 26, 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url= http://praiserichmond.com/567173/gospel-artist-anita-wilson-soars-towards-top-ten-with-single-speechless/ |title= Gospel Artist Anita Wilson Soars Towards Top Ten With Single, "Speechless" |work=Praise 104.7 |publisher= Praiserichmond.com |date=July 6, 2012 |access-date=May 26, 2014}}</ref>
On April 29, 2014, Wilson released the single<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.essence.com/festival/2014-essence-festival/anita-wilson-brings-us-speed-vintage-soul/|title=Gospel Singer Anita Wilson Gets Old School with 'Vintage Worship'|website=Essenc.come|language=en-US|access-date=2020-04-12}}</ref> "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.''<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://chicagocrusader.com/gospel-favorite-anita-wilson-at-city-winery/|title=Gospel favorite Anita Wilson at City Winery |website=Chicagocrusader.com|language=en-US|access-date=2020-04-12}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.huffpost.com/entry/anita-wilson-takes-gospel_b_5301922|title=Anita Wilson Takes Gospel to More Relevant Heights With New Album "Vintage Worship"|last=Owens|first=Ernest|date=2014-05-12|website=Huffpost.com|language=en|access-date=2020-04-12}}</ref>
Wilson is an honorary member of Zeta Phi Beta<ref>[https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/zeta-phi-beta-sorority-incorporated-announces-newest-class-of-honorary-members-301932721.html Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated Announces Newest Class of Honorary Members], ''Prnewswire.com''</ref>
==Discography== *''Worship Soul'' (2012) *''Vintage Worship'' (2014) * ''Sunday Song'' (2017) * ''Soul Sister'' (2021)
==References== {{Reflist}}
==External links== *{{Official website}}
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{{DEFAULTSORT:Wilson, Anita}} Category:1976 births Category:Living people Category:American gospel musicians Category:People from East St. Louis, Illinois Category:Singers from Illinois Category:Songwriters from Illinois Category:Record producers from Illinois Category:21st-century American singers