[11] Anne Wilson initially attracted publicity, with the release of her cover of "What a Beautiful Name" by Hillsong Worship on YouTube, catching the attention of label executives which resulted in the signing of a record deal with Capitol Christian Music Group toward the end of 2019.

[13] "My Jesus" became a record-breaking hit for Wilson, marking the largest new artist debut single launch for Capitol Christian Music Group in ten years,[14] and Wilson becoming the first female solo artist to top the Billboard Christian Airplay chart since the chart's launch in 2003.

[18] Wilson collaborated with songwriters such as Matthew West, Mia Fieldes, Jonathan Smith, Jeff Pardo, Emily Weisband, and Ben Glover among others.

[19] Anne Wilson shared the story behind the album,[20] saying: This record was written over the last two years of my life and is a collection of songs that each mean different things to me.

With these songs, I want to speak life and joy to people walking through pain and loss.My Jesus was released on April 22, 2022,[1] with Wilson also announcing the My Jesus Album Launch Livestream Event, slated for April 27, where Wilson would perform songs from the album and discuss the process behind making the record.

[23] Kelly Meade of Today's Christian Entertainment described the album's sound as a blend of country, gospel and bluegrass.

"[25] Timothy Yap of JubileeCast said the songs were embedded "with a modern country backing that Morgan Wallen or Chris Stapleton would be proud of.

"[24] "Scatter" is a "a country-rock head banger,"[22] as the lyrics "tell of shouting praises to the Lord until the enemy turns to run at the sound.

"[24] The third song is the title track, which is "a gospel-infused celebration of the power, love and grace found in Jesus,"[24] and "offers heartfelt sentiments to the weary.

"[22] "Sunday Sermons" that exhibits a "grandiose country pop" sound,[23] while it also "transports us into the church as Wilson reminds us how God can utilize an average pastor's message for his glory.

"[22] "No Place Like Home" is a "stripped-down acoustic guitar backed track; this ballad presents many heart-warming vignettes of the times Wilson spent with her sister.

"[22] The album ends with a duet version of the title track featuring Crowder, highlighting their complementary styles.

"[22] CMT said of the album: "The soul-touching record proves that Wilson wears her heart on her sleeve and is truly a crossover artist in the making.

"[44] Christopher Wegner, reviewing for CNTRY, said the album contains "consistently catchy and successful songs," and concluded "On My Jesus Anne Wilson shows how really good country music with a Christian message should sound.

"[25] JubileeCast's Timothy Yap said "this is a fine debut album with attention paid to make you feel like you can be part of the songs' stories.

The blend of country, gospel and bluegrass stands out from a lot of mainstream Christian music while the messages within the songs will resonate with listeners beyond the genre.