Devon Gilfillian began writing his sophomore album Love You Anyway with one goal: to pour a whole lot of love into the gap that’s grown between people in the United States. Pulling inspiration from artists like Bill Withers and Marvin Gaye to Prince and Anderson .Paak, the album spans genres and sounds that match Gilfillian’s equally thought-provoking lyrics. Love You Anyway feels like Gilfillian’s most genuine work to date, highlighting not only his impressive artistry, but kindhearted soul.

Watch Nashville Artist of the Month Devon Gilfillian perform “All I Really Wanna Do,” “Love You Anyway,” “Brown Sugar Queen” live at WNXP’s Sonic Cathedral.