Jamie MacDonald is celebrating a big week! Fresh off multiple 2026 Dove Award nominations, including New Artist of the Year and Song of the Year for her chart-topping hit “Left It In The River,” she’s released a brand-new EP called Left It In The River [Reimagined].

The four-track project features three fresh takes on the song that spent 12 weeks at No. 1 on Christian radio, including a soulful version, an intimate backyard session, and a live recording from her sold-out hometown show in Nashville, along with the original hit.

MacDonald says each version uniquely tells the song’s story and hopes listeners find one that speaks to them personally.

The release comes after a breakout year for the Capitol CMG artist, and she’ll hit the road this fall on her Left It In The River Tour, which is coming to Cleveland on Friday, September 18th at the Wolstein Center!

We Are Messengers has released a brand-new song called “Room For You.” The uplifting anthem reminds listeners that no matter who you are or what you’ve done, there’s always room for you in the Kingdom of God through Jesus.

Frontman Darren Mulligan says the song is a message of hope for anyone who has ever felt like they don’t belong, emphasizing that God’s grace is available to everyone.

“Room For You” will appear on the band’s upcoming album, Halfway Home, arriving September 25. They’ll also kick off their Halfway Home Tour this fall with special guests Andrew Ripp and Allison Eide.

Luckily for Ohio residents, the band is coming to Cincinnati on September 26th at Landmark Church! So definitely don’t miss the opportunity to see them LIVE!

During the show, we also shared many of this year’s GMA Dove Awards nominees; check them all out here:

https://doveawards.com/awards/2026-nominees

Lord, I am so thankful for the ways that You blessed me

Everything You say makin’ waves like a jetski

You loved every part of me, even when I was messy

Now I see the art in Your beauty, so I can finally sing out…

Song poetry was a STUMPER this week, so if you know these lyrics, tune in next week for your chance to win a $5 gift card to Watt’s restaurant!

Thanks for listening to the Afternoon Drive!

-Joe & Brock