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Big year for giving!

We’re excited to share a record-breaking story of giving this year! Artist and Grammy-winner Lauren Daigle, whose “The Price Fund” has provided over $3.5 million to charitable organizations since its inception in 2018, announces a record year with over $1 million in donations.

The contributions, 45 in all, include its partnerships with the Music Health Alliance and KultureCity, multiple music schools, and organizations such as and the Caring for Covenant Fund. These partnerships have served to establish a first of its kind combined senior healthcare program and fund designed specifically for music industry veterans and legacy music makers, make event venues across the US accessible through the installation and renovation of sensory rooms, and provide funds to schools which allow children the opportunity to learn through music and arts.

Daigle has provided a way for fans to also participate and join her in The Price Fund’s efforts by donating a portion of every concert ticket sold to the organization. In 2023, over 255,000 people have attended Daigle’s Kaleidoscope Tour.

The mood is right
The spirit’s up
We’re here tonight
And that’s enough

The song? ‘Wonderful Christmastime,‘ recently covered by Blessing Offor! Congratulations to Karen of Mount Vernon who guessed correctly and wins the $5 gift card to Watts Restaurant in Utica.

Today’s winners:
– Jessie from Mount Vernon wins a WNZR Mystery T-shirt 3-pack
- Joy from Bellville wins a Mary Kay gift bag – congratulations!

Thanks for listening and Merry Christmas!
– Joe

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“Jesus Music” and Jason Drama

It is the last day of fall break for MVNU and Jonathon Langdon joined Mike Basko for a special edition of Artist Newsday!

Today, Mike talked about a new album released by CAIN! Read more here

Also, Jonathon shared a crazy story involving Jason Gray that went down last week! To summarize, a PSA: Always have a way to track your valuables! Read more here

This is where oceans have to part
This is where light cuts through the dark
This is where I see who You are
Nothing’s impossible

These lyrics were a stumper this week, but make sure to listen in next week as we double our prize with TWO $5 gift cards to Watt’s Restaurant in Utica!

Thanks for listening,

Mike & Jonathon

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New collaborations!

We talked about some exciting collaborations for Artist Newsday! We The Kingdom just teamed up with Anne Wilson to release a new rendition of their single “Jesus Does.” The two artists even surprised fans with a joint performance at Red Rocks Ampitheatre! Read more about it here.

Natalie Grant and Cece Winans have also collaborated for their cover of “My Tribute (To God Be The Glory). Grant is releasing a new album in October, which will feature some heavy-hitting artists like Dolly Parton and Tasha Cobbs Leonard, which you can click here to learn more about!

My biggest fear is wakin’ up to find what matters

Is miles away from what I spent my life chasin’ after

Is my story gonna have the same two words in every chapter?

Today’s mystery song was What If by Matthew West. Congratulations to Bonnie for calling in and winning a $5 gift card to Watts Restaurant!

Thanks for tuning in!

-Mike and Abby

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A Blessing heads to MVNU!

Yes, we’re talking about Blessing Offor – the Dove-nominated artist is coming to Mount Vernon Nazarene University on Saturday 9/16 for Sonfest 2023. Blessing is also re-releasing his album, “My Tribe,” as a deluxe edition on 9/1. Read more about it from JesusFreakHideout.com here!

Maverick City Music embarks on a tour of Big Ten country in November, plus gets ready for a new EP release. Find out more here.

You took a shepherd boy and made him a King
So I’m gonna trust you and give you everything
I’ll be a conqueror ’cause you fight for me
I’ll be a champion claiming your victory

The answer? Sanctus Real – Confidence

Congratulations to Kristi from Mount Vernon, who wins the $5 gift card to Watts Restaurant in Utica.

Thanks for listening!
– Joe and Zoe

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Dove Award nominees!

The Gospel Music Association is pleased to announce nominees for the 54th Annual GMA Dove Awards. Top male nominees include Brandon Lake with eleven (11) nominations, songwriter Jeff Pardo with eight (8) nominations, and Jason Ingram and Kirk Franklin receiving six (6) nominations each.

Top female nominees include Katy Nichole, who picked up four (4) nominations with Lauren Daigle, Naomi Raine, and Tasha Cobbs Leonard each receiving three (3) nominations.

Voted on by the GMA Professional Membership, this year’s nominees were chosen from over 2,046 submitted entries. The GMA Dove Awards Nashville event will be held October 17th, 2023, and will air exclusively on TBN and the TBN app, Friday, October 20th, 2023 8:00p.m. ET and 10:00p.m. ET.

Read the full release buy clicking this link!

So when it feels like all of this pain is never gonna end
Brought to my knees by all of these things I don’t understand, don’t understand
I will let the weight of my fear fall like sand

Jeremy Camp, Out of My Hands

Congratulations to 8-year-old Sarah from Mount Vernon, who wins the $5 gift card to Watts Restaurant.

Thanks for listening!
– Joe and Zoe

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Some special appearances from KB and Josh Baldwin

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!

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A Blessing at Sonfest!

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

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Live albums and living room tours!

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

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Blanca teams up with a Hall-of-Famer; Mac sings live!

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

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