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This week’s headlines…

Four years ago, artist and songwriter Matthew West announced the launch of Story House Collective, a venture inspired by his passion to translate his and others’ stories into impactful experiences.

The company now houses a variety of entities, specifically artist management representing West as well as singer and songwriter Leanna Crawford. Story House Collective also manages the nonprofit ministry popwe and the Matthew West Podcast. 

West announced last week that industry veteran Jimmy Wheeler is joining Story House Collective as General Manager. Wheeler worked within the Sony Music system for 30 years, the last 25 with Provident Entertainment/Sony Music.

Matthew continues to work on new music and record and release new episodes of his podcast. Launched this past August, “The Matthew West Podcast” guests have included Olympian Shawn Johnson, country duo Maddie & Tae, , Karen Kingsbury, and more.

Leanna Crawford will drop a new music video later this month, and plans are underway for a tour later this year. Her self-titled EP released in 2020, and she has a five-day devotional titled Truth I’m Standing On inspired by her song of the same name. 

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We The Kingdom unveils the deluxe edition of Holy Water this Friday (1/8), with a brand new track, “Take Me On A Ride,” as well as 7 of their singles, each recorded in a different setting- live, acoustic and more intimate than before.

There is a new version of “Holy Water” featuring Tasha Cobbs Leonard, plus a new acoustic track of “God So Loved.”

The band includes songwriter Ed Cash and his family- brother Scott, children Franni and Martin and close friend Andrew Bergthold.

Don’t let it arrest you
This fear is fear of fallin’ again
And if you need a refuge
I will be right here until the end

Congratulations to Barbie from Fredericktown, who guessed correctly – Burn the Ships by for King and Country – and wins the $5 gift card to Everlasting Cup.

Thanks for listening!
– Joe

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Lauren Daigle and Mandisa on Artist Newsday Game Time Tuesday!

Lexie and Alyssa share artist news!

Grammy-winner Mandisa has released a brand new single today, “It’s Not Over,” featuring Jasmine Murray and Rita Springer. Read the full story HERE! And Check out the wonderful lyric video for the song HERE!

Multi-platinum selling artist Lauren Daigle continues to reign at the American Music Awards. Find out why HERE!

Now that You saved me
I sing ’cause You gave me
A song of revival
I put it on vinyl

Song: Still Rolling Stones

Artist: Lauren Daigle

Congratulations to Bonnie of Mount Vernon for correctly guessing the song poetry artist and song! She wins a five dollar gift certificate to Everlasting Cup!

Thanks so much for tuning into the Afternoon Drive! – Lexie & Alyssa

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Gobble Gobble, Drummer Boy, It’s Artist Newsday Game Time Tuesday!

This week on Artist Newsday, we talk about some silly songs and some drive-in tours!

Matthew West shares a Thanksgiving tune and music video featuring his family that you do not want to miss this holiday season! Read the full story HERE! And make sure you watch the brand new music video to his song Gobble Gobble!

for KING & COUNTRY is embarking on A Drummer Boy Drive-In: The Christmas Tour! Read all about it right HERE.

This is for the second chance

This is for the new romance

Sing it for the loved in vain

Overcame, it’s not too late

Song: Together

Artist: For King & Country with Tori Kelly and Kirk Franklin.

Congratulations to Sherissa for guessing correctly and winning a five dollar gift certificate to Everlasting Cup!

Thank you so much for tuning in to The Afternoon Drive! -Lexie

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New Albums & Music Videos! Artist Newsday Game Time Tuesday!

Today on Artist Newsday Game Time Tuesday Alyssa and Lexie share stories about NEEDTOBREATHE & Selah!

GRAMMY® Award-nominated rock band NEEDTOBREATHE has released an official music video for “Banks”. Check out the full story HERE. The Music Video is also right HERE!

 On the heels of winning their 9th and 10th career GMA Dove Awards, Selah releases their new album, Step Into My Story! Read the full story HERE.

It’s so like You to keep pursuing
It’s so like me to go astray,
But You guard my heart with Your truth
The kind of love that’s bullet proof
And I surrender to Your kindness

Song: Known

Artist: Tauren Wells

Congratulations to Lauren of Howard for correctly guessing this stumper and getting two $5 gift certificates to Everlasting Cup!

Thanks so much for listening to The Afternoon Drive! -Lexie & Alyssa

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The 51st Annual Dove Awards: Artist News Day Game Time Tuesday!

Today on the Afternoon Drive we shared all about The 51st Annual Dove Awards! We also shared about Tauren Wells, who released a new single!

Check out the stories HERE & HERE!

We had a stumper! So we will be bringing this back for the next Game Time Tuesday:

It’s so like You to keep pursuing
It’s so like me to go astray,
But You guard my heart with Your truth
The kind of love that’s bullet proof
And I surrender to Your kindness

Thanks so much for tuning into the Afternoon Drive! -Lexie

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Lauren Daigle & TOBYMAC news on Artist Newsday Game Time Tuesday!

Lexie shares some exciting news for this Artist Newsday Game Time Tuesday!

Awakening Events announced today the return of the annual TOBYMAC Hits Deep Tour. Read all about it HERE

Multi-platinum selling artist Lauren Daigle is closing out an already record-breaking year with an American Music Award nomination. Read the rest of the story HERE

You’re not threatened by the war. You’re not shaken by the storm

I know You’re in control

Even in our suffering. Even when it can’t be seen

I know You’re in Control

Song: Look Up Child

Artist: Lauren Daigle

Thank you for tuning into the Afternoon Drive!

-Lexie

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New Music From Jordan Feliz! It Is The Afternoon Drive!

Alyssa & Lexie shared artist news and played a riveting game of song poetry!

Alyssa shares about a brand new album from Jordan Feliz. Check out the full story HERE.

Lexie shares an exciting announcement that Matthew West won ASCAP’s Christian songwriter of the year! Read the full story HERE.

” There’s a sign on the door, says, “Come as you are” but I doubt it

’cause if we lived like it was true, every Sunday morning pew would be

crowded. But didn’t you say the church should look more like a hospital

a safe place for the sick, the sinner and te scarred and the prodigals like me.

Matthew West- Truth Be Told

Thank you so much for listening to The Afternoon Drive!

– Lexie & Alyssa

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Power plus Prophets!

Here are today’s Artist Newsday stories:

Continuing to break new ground with first-of-its-kind technology and out-of-the-box creativity, Word Entertainment’s Sidewalk Prophets announces “The Chosen Tour,” a live stream concert outing that will hit 28 cities this fall. Fans will have the rare opportunity to determine the band’s set list in real time for each date, ensuring every show is completely unique. Although each concert will broadcast to a different city and a different set of fans each night, Sidewalk Prophets will perform every show live from their warehouse in Nashville. Named for the band’s current single, “The Chosen Tour” follows the unprecedented success of Sidewalk Prophets’ first live stream concert run, “The Virtual Album Experience,” which took their latest album, The Things That Got Us Here, directly to more than 25,000 viewers in 32 cities. They include Toledo on 10/18, Little Hocking on 10/25 and Columbus on 10/28! Find out more at sidewalkprophets.com

Curb | Word Entertainment’s Dove Award-nominated and K-LOVE Fan Award-winning act We Are Messengers amps up the strength of their sophomore project with Power +, which dropped on friday (9/11) across all digital service providers. An extension of the band’s Power LP, which released in January, Power + includes the full Power track listing, plus one new song, “Image Of God.”this new track is a timely addition to the Power + set. Nashville Life Music backs up We Are Messengers front man Darren Mulligan on the emotional track, which is slated as the band’s next radio single. “These are challenging times where we need unity, hope, empathy and love,” Mulligan shares. “‘Image Of God’ is a song to unite us, reminding us that every single person is created wonderfully in God’s image, and as such, is invaluable and fully worthy of our time, respect, love and honor.” 

We’re running out the darkness,
Chasing down the dead of night,
We’re bringing hope to the streets,
There’s a new way…a better life.

The song? We Are Messengers with ‘Power.’ Congratulations to Michelle from Mount Vernon, who wins the $5 gift card to Everlasting Cup!

Thanks for listening!
– Joe and Lexie

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She’s back!

Today we shared details of the return of Rebecca St. James! Read the story from JesusFreakHideout.com by clicking here.

Also a reminder that the Hope Lives concert is happening THIS Saturday, featuring TobyMac, for King and Country and others…read more here from NewReleaseToday.com.

They comfort me when I’m beat down, broken
Hold my heart when it’s split right open
Turn these eyes to my soul protector,
Break the will of this born infector.

The answer? TobyMac’s “I Just Need U.” Congratulations to Sandi of Mount Vernon, who guessed correctly and wins the Dan Bremnes CD, “Wherever I Go.”

Thanks for listening!
– Joe and Alyssa

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