Zoe shared some really awesome stories on the drive today,
Josh Baldwin is making his appearance at the grand ole oprey and if you’d like to learn more click HERE
KB also made a really awesome guest on Good Morning America for their Faith Friday segment and if you’d like to learn more you can click HERE
Join Joe tomorrow for Who am I Wednesday and Who Knew Wednesday!
We are thrilled to let you know that Blessing Offor is joining the lineup for this year’s Sonfest outdoor music festival at MVNU, Saturday, September 16!
Read more about the event here!
Big Daddy Weave will be in Westerville THIS Thursday night for a concert – read more about here on our concerts page!
For King & Country also announces the return of their Christmas tour. It’s not coming to Ohio, but that means there might be a Christmas road trip in your future! They start Nov. 25th in Chicago and wrap up with three dates at the Grand Old Opry Dec. 20-22. Find out more here from our friends at jesusfreakhideout.com
CONCERT TICKET WINNER: Stacy from Mount Vernon
GENERAL ADMISSION TICKET WINNER: Ben from Mount Vernon
Congrats!
Thanks for listening!
– Joe
Today’s Artist News:
TAUREN WELLS – Fresh off his Spring 2023 Joy In The Morning Tour, Tauren dropped a brand new version of his captivating single “Joy In The Morning” with Lecrae and DOE, via Capitol/CCMG.
“I’m grateful to have Lecrae, an icon of faith and substance and DOE with an unparalleled talent and anointing on this new version,” says Wells. “This song has impacted so many people and I’m honored to have them come alongside the message of this song and expand the reach of the promise it carries.”
Originally released as the title track of his 2022 album, “Joy In The Morning” has resonated with listeners around the world, garnering more than 46 million total streams and peaking in the Top 10 on the Billboard Christian Airplay Chart. Wells released a soulful, extended version with Elevation Worship as a part of his multi-track single “J.I.T.M.,” earlier this year.
Hear the new version here!
PHIL WICKHAM – Last Friday, Phil released the official music video and title track from his highly anticipated new studio album I BELIEVE, set to release August 18th. “I Believe” serves as the fourth instant grat track to preview the respected worship leader’s forthcoming LP.
Previously released advance tracks include the NZ Top 10 hit, “This Is Our God,” swiftly evolving into one of the biggest songs of Wickham’s career to date.
“There are so many searching for truth, meaning, belonging, purpose, hope, fulfillment, peace and healing,” Wickham passionately states about his inspiration for ‘I Believe.’ “I have found all of these things and more in the person of Jesus Christ. I think the world is desperate to see and hear people full of hope, joy, love and confidence telling their stories about how Jesus saved and changed their lives; About how He is the best thing they have ever found, and He will be the best thing anyone will ever find. My song “I Believe” was written to shout about Jesus from the rooftops. Something that we as believers can unify together on and say with joy in our hearts that we believe in the mighty name of Jesus! I can’t wait to sing this one with you all. I’ve never put more time, effort and prayer into a project, and I couldn’t be more excited to share it with you all when it releases on August 18th!”
Congratulations to Jayne of Centerburg who wins our family 4-pack today!
Thanks for listening,
– Joe and Zoe
Today’s Artist News:
Zach Williams announces the release of his Austin City Limits show. Read more about it from JesusFreakHideout.com by clicking here!
Here’s the video from that show of Zach sharing his testimony:
Natalie Grant and her husband, Bernie Herms, are taking their living room out on the road again in August! Read more about it here. Here’s a video they did during the pandemic:
Somebody with a hurt that I could have helped
Somebody with a hand that I could have held
When I just can’t see past myself, Lord, help me be
A little more like mercy, a little more like grace…
We had a stumper this week so check back next week for Song Poetry
Today’s Artist News (from JesusFreakHideout.com)
ORLANDO, FL – Blanca played a few songs during a very intimate service with Kurt and Brenda Warner, their family, and children with life-threating illnesses and their families on Sunday, June 11 at Disney’s Contemporary Resort in Orlando.
This event took place at the end of the 21st annual “We’re Going To Disney World!” week-long trip with Make-A-Wish and Dream Factory, where the group visited Epcot, Animal Kingdom, Hollywood Studios, and Magic Kingdom.
Following Blanca’s music, Kurt Warner offered a message of faith and hope to the families.
Kurt and Brenda Warner’s Foundation is called First Things First. They have hosted 167 Wish/Dream kids and their families on this trip since 2002.
NASHVILLE, TN – Mac Powell, former front-man for Third Day released Live From Red Rocks on this past Friday June 16th. There will be songs from his solo career and some old Third Day Songs as well. For more info you can click HERE.
“While I love making records, my favorite part of this job has always been touring and singing along with fans in person,” shares Mac Powell. “I’ve played Red Rocks four times throughout my career, but last year was the first time I performed at the historic venue as a solo artist AND I got to play with my daughter, son, and son-in-law. It was such a special night that I wanted to share it with everyone. I’m so excited for you to relive this special night with us at Red Rocks.”
We sing to the God who always makes a way
‘Cause He hung up on that cross
Then He rose up from that grave
My God’s still rolling stones away
The song? “House of the Lord” from Phil Wickham. Congratulations to Michele from Mount Vernon, who guessed correctly and wins the Anne Wilson CD, ‘My Jesus,’ and two one-day passes to the Hiawatha Water Park and Pool in Mount Vernon.
Thanks for listening!
– Joe and Zoe
Today’s Artist News includes:
CHRIS TOMLIN
We are so excited to let you know that Chris and Lauren Tomlin’s non-profit foundation, “FOR OTHERS,” in partnership with the Troubadour Golf and Field Club in College Grove, Tennessee and Discovery Land Company Foundation, raised over $12 million at the 2nd Annual Troubadour For Others Vision Gathering in May.
Over 30 celebrities from across sports and music participated in the benefit golf tournament and auction, including Drew Brees, TobyMac, Kirk Herbstreit, Vince Gill, Ben Roethlisberger and Carrie Underwood.
For Others President David Nasser called the event, “400 people united to do together what we could never do alone. The funds raised will allow us to push the gas pedal even harder as we serve America’s vulnerable and help them find safe and loving homes.”
Chris said, “This year’s Troubadour For Others Vision Gathering exceeded our expectations in countless ways. What a day! Best golf experience, incredible ladies’ gathering, and most of all, we witnessed an evening of laughter and heart that reached beyond our highest hopes. Because of the generosity of our guests, we’ll be able to fund even more adoptions than planned this year so that families can focus on welcoming their new child wholeheartedly without financial stress. I’m so sincerely grateful to everyone who attended and to those who chose to donate. You’re our heroes.”
Proceeds will go to help improve the lives of vulnerable kids and families across the USA.
CAIN
After selling out 22 shows during their first-ever headlining tour this Spring, award winning sibling trio, CAIN, has added 33 new tour dates to their Fall 2023 calendar, extending the CAIN Live & In Color Tour presented by World Vision, promoted by Premier Productions. Joined by Katy Nichole and David Leonard, CAIN Live & In Color will kick off Wednesday, September 20, in Baton Rouge, LA.
“This fall, we are coming to 33 cities across the US on our LIVE AND IN COLOR Tour,” said Taylor Cain. “We were inspired to name the tour LIVE AND IN COLOR because wearing matching colors has become part of our tradition. We want the audience to join us in wearing the chosen color for each night and together we create a family experience for everyone.”
“We’re trying to do something new with our tour! We want people to get to know who we are and the other artists joining us.” added Logan Cain. “We promise you are going to experience something very unique which includes fun and entertainment as well as ministry, worship and a chance to encounter the presence of God.”
(Joe’s CAIN color pop from Momentum 2023 in Orlando, FL)
I breathe the air of freedom in knowing my life
Is better off in Your hands
The past is gone, what’s done is done
Now I’m alive and I’m never gonna look back
…and we have a stumper! We’ll bring it back next week.
Thanks for listening!
– Joe and Zoe
Today on The Drive Zoe shared some artist news about NEEDTOBREATHE and Dante Bowe.
Grammy Award-winning, multi-platinum-selling, and chart-topping musician Dante Bowe announces his new self-titled album, out July 21 via his label he co-founded TRUE Music. The project finds Bowe in a new light as he experiments with sounds, blending hip-hop, gospel, r&b, and more. to read more about Dante Bowe and this article you can visit HERE
NEEDTOBREATHE just announced their world tour! NEEDTOBREATHE has announced their Fall “CAVES World Tour,” in support of their upcoming new studio album, CAVES. Within the first couple hours since the announcement, fans actually crashed the band’s web server. The band sent out a follow-up email about the site issue, “Y’all took down The Insiders site with your enthusiasm.”
to read more about NEEDTOBREATHE you can visit HERE
It is also Game Time Tuesday which means we played song poetry. We had a stumper from last week which was “By Your Side” by Tenth Avenue North. Congratulations to Linda from Mt. Gilead for winning!
Thanks for listening
-Zoe Bricker 🙂
CAIN on may 26th just released their new song,
The award-winning sibling trio, comprised of Madison Cain Johnson, Taylor Cain Matz, and Logan Cain, is excited to release new music following the February release of their latest project, Honest Offering.
Sharing about “Any More,” which the three wrote along with Jeff Pardo and Matthew West, Madison explains, “We had a songwriter friend tell us, ‘When you try to write a song from the perspective of God, write towards your kids because that’s our closest understanding of the Father’s heart.'”
Taylor adds, “As a new mom, I’m starting to understand the love of God a little bit better. When I look at my daughter Stevie, I don’t need anything in return from her. There’s nothing she could do to change the amount of love that I have for her. The enemy lies to us, tries to tell us that we’ve made too many mistakes, that we’re too far gone, and that God couldn’t love us anymore. We hope when you hear this song, you can sing it victoriously knowing the truth is that God couldn’t love you any more than He does right now.”
To read more you can click HERE
Today was Game Time Tuesday and we played song poetry. This was a stumper so here are the lyrics.
Why are you striving these days?
Why are you trying to earn grace?
Why are you crying?
Let me lift up your face
Just don’t turn away
Thanks for tuning in today!
-Zoe Bricker
Last week, lead singer Darren Mulligan of We Are Messengers celebrated “Maybe It’s Okay” being RIAA Certified GOLD along with members of Curb | Word Entertainment and Proper Management.
“Maybe It’s Okay” is a single by Irish worship band We Are Messengers on their second extended-play Honest. Mulligan wrote the song with Jonathan Smith and Bryan Fowler, and it was released as a single on November 9, 2018.[5]
Darren said this about the song:
“I believe that God works all things together for the good of those that love Him. But I can’t escape the fact that we’re hurting, anxious, disappointed, and afraid. This song is my surrender. By admitting that I need God to put everything right. I find that Jesus is with me in the heartache holding onto me and leading through the tough times. Everything sad is being undone. But it’s going to take a little time. Getting well is a messy business. So, take it easy on yourself. God has taken every mistake, every hurt, and make it something really beautiful. I’m in the reality of where I am right here, right now, and I’m trusting in Jesus. I’ve realized, maybe it’s okay, even when I’m not okay.”
A Gold record is a song or album that sells 500,000 units (tangible or digital form).
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What would happen if we began to believe that God could do the miraculous through us? Can you imagine what might happen? These are the questions collective Elevation Worship asks on their anticipated 15th career project, CAN YOU IMAGINE? With these eight new live songs, they are poised to reignite hearts.
“Trust In God” (featuring Chris Brown) is the first radio single from the album, which weaves in lyrics from the hymn “Blessed Assurance” with modern language resulting in a declaration of choosing to trust God.
“We want someone to listen to this album and know that God is still writing their story,” Elevation Worship singer and songwriter Chris Brown explains. “Our hope is that these songs will not only point people to the wonder and greatness of God but stir an awareness of his goodness and how lovingly he’s involved in the details of our lives.”
Someone’s saying a prayer tonight
For hungry mouths to be filled
Someone kneels in the dark somewhere
And darkness is already crumbling
The song? Tree63 ‘Sunday’
Congratulations to Rodney from Gambier, who guessed correctly and wins the Austin French CD, ‘Wide Open.’
Thanks for listening!
– Joe and Zoe
Driving Notes 