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The Afternoon Drive Honors the Legacy of Mandisa

Today, the Afternoon Drive honored the legacy of WNZR artist Mandisa, who passed away last Thursday. Mike, Abby, and Joe shared what artists posted to honor the late artist and her impact. They shared from TobyMac, Colton Dixon, and others. You can see all of the wonderful posts the artists have shared HERE!

Here is another link to tributes from JesusFreakHideout.com

Mike and Abby also shared about For King and Country’s new movie “Unsung Hero” that is coming out on Friday and will be shown at Premiere Theatres in Mount Vernon as well as theatres around the area! You can check out the Focus on the Family episode from Monday about the upcoming movie HERE!

And as You speak
A hundred billion creatures catch Your breath
Evolving in pursuit of what You said…

The song? ‘So Will I’ from Hillsong UNITED. Congratulations to Kathy from Mount Vernon, who matched up the artist and title and wins the $5 gift card to Watts Restaurant in Utica.

Thanks for listening!
– Abby, Mike and Joe

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Artist Newsday on this beautiful Tuesday!

Today for artist news day, Mike and Abby brought news about NEEDTOBREATHE and Ellie Holcomb!

Mike talked about NEEDTOBREATHE‘s additional dates for their upcoming tour and how they are making an impact even in the music industry beyond Christian music. You can read more about their tour HERE!

Abby talked about Ellie Holcomb‘s new album that came out this past week called “All of My Days.” She also performed at the Grand Ole Opry this week! You can read more about Ellie HERE!

Today was also National Orchid Day, so Mike and Abby talked about flowers for this beautiful spring day!

The sun goes up, the sun comes down
This old world keeps spinnin’ ’round
I’m here travelin’ down this long and winding road

The song? ‘Cornerstone’ from TobyMac and Zach Williams. Congratulations to Robin from Fredericktown, who guessed correctly and wins the $5 gift card to Watts Restaurant in Utica.

Thanks for listening!
– Abby, Mike and Joe

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New Records to Release!

Today, Mike and Abby shared news about new and upcoming albums in the Christian Music Industry!

Mike shared about We Are Messengers’ new album titled “Where the Joy Is”, which includes radio single “God be the Glory” as well as collaborations with Blanca and Ben Fuller. You can read more about the album HERE!

Abby shared about Crowder’s upcoming album “The Exile”, which is coming out on May 31st! The latest track “— [DASH]” features TobyMac and a powerful message. You can read more about this project HERE!

All my life, I’ve been told I belong at the end of the line

With all the other not-quites, with all the never-get-it-rights

But it turns out they’re the ones You were lookin’ for all this time

And the tune is… Casting Crowns– Nobody (featuring Matthew West)! Shout out to Andrew for getting this one! He wins a $5 gift card to Watt’s Restaurant in Utica.

Thanks for listening!

-Mike and Abby

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Powerhouse tour & Red Rocks stream!

Today for Artist Newsday, Mike shared about an upcoming tour with TobyMac, Zach Williams, and MercyMe! Tickets will go on sale for this Fall tour! You can read more about it HERE!

NEEDTOBREATHE‘s Red Rocks concert in May will also be live on the web! Read all about it from JesusFreakHideout.com by clicking here!

You were writing the pages
Before I had a name
Before I needed grace, oh
Singing songs of redemption

The song? Rescue Story from Zach Williams. Congratulations to Morgan from Mount Vernon, who guessed correctly and wins the $5 gift card from Watts Restaurant in Utica.

We are also SO THRILLED to announce a new Lifeline total – $79,879! Thank you!

Thanks for listening!
– Abby, Mike and Joe

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Lauren Daigle returns to Ohio!

Today for Artist News Day we shared exciting things going on in the Christian music industry!

First, Lauren Daigle has been announced for the Ohio State Fair this Summer! The show will be July 29th at 7pm. The Morning Thing will be giving away tickets this week to the Fair Concert! You can find more information HERE!

Mike also talked about Jeremy Camp and his recent heart surgery. The surgery was successful, and he is now at home recovering. Camp underwent surgery March 11 to treat atrial fibrillation (AFib), a condition where the heart rhythm becomes irregular and often rapidly beats, leading to symptoms like difficulty in breathing and reduced ability to function normally. In fact, the surgery went so well that he will be back on tour next week!

Newsboys also have some exciting news! Click here to learn more from our friends at JesusFreakHideout.com.

Go tell the world about me
I was dead but now I live
I’ve gotta go now for a little while
But goodbye is not the end

Congratulations to Linda from Utica, who correctly guessed CAIN with ‘The Commission.’ She wins the $5 gift card to Watts Restaurant, also in Utica!

Congratulations to Cynthia for being the first caller and winning a pair of WinterJam passes to the Cincinnati show taking place on March 24!

Thanks for listening!
– Joe, Abby and Mike

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Jason Gray partners and Elevation tours!

For today’s Artist Newsday, Mike and Abby talked about some exciting things going on in the Christian music industry!

Mike talked about Jason Gray’s new single, “Awestruck (On My Way Home).” This is part of a new multi-artist effort that includes Jason Roy of Building 429, Micah Tyler, Phil Joel, and more! To learn more about this project and Jason Gray’s new song, click HERE!

Abby talked about Elevation Worship’s news about their upcoming summer tour! Find our more from JesusFreakHideout.com by clicking here!

Today is also National Working Moms day! Abby and Mike talked about their moms and the job they have held, and how big of a calling it is to be both a mom and working!

So we sing
Praise to the Father
Who gave us the Son
Praise to the Spirit
Who’s living in us

Congratulations to Chrissy from New Philadelphia who guessed correctly – We The Kingdom with ‘Jesus Does‘ – she wins the $5 gift card to Watts Restaurant in Utica.

Thanks for listening!
– Abby, Mike and Joe

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Lauren goes overseas; Chris embraces Irish!

Lauren Daigle announced yesterday that she will take her ‘Kaleidoscope Tour,’ abroad. This is Daigle’s first time playing in Europe since selling out a string of headline dates in 2019. She will headline performances at Gullbranna Festival in Sweden and Seaside Festival in Norway before the tour formally kicks off July 9 in Brussels and makes stops in Paris and Amsterdam before two shows in the UK – one in London and the other in Manchester, ending on July 15.

Lauren also announced new US dates, too. Find the full story from JesusFreakHideout.com and PFA Media by clicking here!

So what does an Irishman working and touring in the United States do to celebrate the start of March? Or what they call “St. Patrick’s Month?” Ask Chris Llewellyn of Rend Collective – he tried the Shamrock Shake, ordering with what he calls a ‘fake Irish accent’, and then described as, “light mint and heavy sugar.” He and the Rend team also toured a Target to look for green swag. You can follow Rend Collective and/or Chris on Instagram to see the full video. @rendcollective

No matter what you’ve done
You can’t erase His love
Nothing can change it
You’re not separated…

Congratulations to Betsy from Mount Vernon – she correctly guessed ‘No Matter What’ by Ryan Stevenson and wins the $5 gift card to Watts Restaurant in Utica.

Joy from Mount Vernon wins the passes! Congratulations!

Thanks for listening!
– Joe

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Crowder and Katy Nichole on Artist Newsday!

For Artist News Day, Mike and Dylan shared about Crowder’s new music video for his song grave robber. Here’s the new music video!

Dylan also shared about what Katy Nichole has been up to! She worked with Naomi Raine on a new single, “My God Can” which has been rising on the charts. You can read more about Katy HERE!

Today is also national strawberry day! Mike and Dylan talked about some of their favorite things about these red fruits!

Today’s Song Poetry was:

So I kept running and running and running, And you came chasing and chasing and chasing, A million miles of my mistakes still couldn’t keep your love away.

The answer was How Far by Tasha Layton.

Congratulations to Maude of Mount Vernon for guessing the correct answer! She wins a $5 gift card to Watts Restaurant.

Thanks for listening!

-Mike and Dylan

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Pet love, plus new albums and movies!

Today for National Love Your Pet Day, Mike and Abby shared fun stories about their dogs! Mike’s golden doodle, Chloe, will do anything for treats, even wear one of his hats! Abby’s sheep-a-doodle, Luna, has been trained to use her jingle bells to let her family know when it’s outside time! If you want to take a look at some of the WNZR staff’s furry friends, check our our Facebook page WNZR 90.9 FM or our Instagram @wnzr_90.9fm.

It was also Artist News Day! Mike shared about Jeremy Camp’s recently announced album “Deeper Waters” that will be coming in May. You can listen to the album’s lead single “These Days” right here on 90.9 FM! You can read more about Camp’s album HERE!

Abby shared about the new movie from for King & Country, ‘Unsung Hero,’ honoring their mom. Read more about it at the official site HERE!

Here I am a dead man walking
No grave gonna hold God’s people
All the weight of all our evil
Lifted away forever free

The song? ‘Forgiven’ by Crowder! Congratulations to Bonnie from Mount Vernon, who guessed correctly and wins the $5 gift card to Watts Restaurant in Utica.

Thanks for listening!
– Abby, Mike and Joe

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