Anne Wilson believes following Jesus can come with a cost — and she's willing to pay it.The Grammy-nominated Christian-country singer opens up in her new book, "Rebel: Following Jesus When the World Walks the Other Way," about navigating criticism, industry pressure and fears of rejection while refusing to soften her message about faith.The Kentucky native told Fox News Digital that she believes being outspoken about Christianity has cost her professional opportunities along the way despite her successful rise in Nashville.KATHIE LEE GIFFORD SAYS GOD ‘MADE ME FAMOUS’ SO SHE COULD BE ‘BOLD’ ABOUT JESUSChristian-country singer/songwriter Anne Wilson has written a new book, "Rebel," about her faith in God.(Jason Davis/Getty Images)"I've missed a lot of opportunities for speaking about my faith," said the singer/songwriter.
"I think it's definitely come at a cost, but I'm the kind of person that I'm very bold in the things I believe in.When I stand for something, I'm going to stand for it knowing the cost.""There were moments early on when even my manager and team would be like, 'Anne, do you know what you're doing by saying this?' Or, 'Do you know what could happen if you speak about this?'" the 24-year-old recalled.
"And I would always say, 'Yeah, I do, but I want to do it anyway.'"Anne Wilson is following up on her debut book "My Jesus" and the "Hey Girl" devotional.(Story House Collective)That conviction appears throughout the book.
Wilson writes that when she began discussions with a major country label, she made her position clear from the start.WATCH: ANNE WILSON SAYS CHRISTIANS MUST BE BOLD ABOUT THEIR FAITH"If they tried to change me or my message about Jesus, there was no deal," she wrote."There's definitely been moments when I'm looked at a certain way, shows I'm playing at a country festival where I'm literally preaching Jesus and the gospel, and people look at me like I'm crazy....
But I know my calling, and it's to take Jesus to the world.I ...