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Mac Powell and Matthew West

 

 

The Album we’ve all been wating for is HERE! Mac Powell and the family Reunion released the debut single and you can check it out here! https://www.jesusfreakhideout.com/news/2019/07/26.MacPowellandtheFamilyReunionReleaseAnticipatedDebutAlbumBackAgain.asp

 

Also coming soon, NEW MUSIC FROM MATTHEW WEST!
https://www.newreleasetoday.com/news_detail.php?newsid=4069

 

 

Our winner for song poetry today was Barbie from Fredericktown! Name that Tune was a stumper so we’ll bring it back next week!

Thanks for Listening
-Todd

A new venture and a classic tour!

Today we shared the story about the new youth initiative from Elevation Worship, called Elevation Rhythm. Read the story here from JesusFreakHideout.com

Francesca M. Healy

Leave behind your regrets and mistakes,
Come today, there’s no reason to wait
Jesus is calling…

Congratulations to Sherrisa of Howard, who guessed ‘O Come to the Altar’ by Elevation Worship and wins the $5 gift certificate to Troyer’s of Apple Valley.

We also shared the news of the return of Michael W. Smith and Amy Grant’s Christmas Tour – find out more (and news about their special guest) here!

Name That Tune (2)

…was ‘Above All’ by Michael W. Smith – congratulations to Sabina from Marion who wins the Troyer’s certificate.

Thanks for listening!
– Joe and Todd

New video and new club!

Today we shared news about the ‘woodsy’ video for Hannah Kerr’s new song, “Split the Sea.”  Read the story and see the video here from CCM Magazine.

Francesca M. Healy

Spirit come, tear down the walls,
that only you can, that only you can
Reconcile this heart to yours

The song? “Exhale” by Plumb

Congratulations to Linda from Utica who guessed correctly and wins the $5 gift certificate to Troyer’s of Apple Valley.

We also shared the story of Hillsong UNITED joining a new club…confused? Read the story here from JesusFreakHideout.com.

Name That Tune (1)

was…“Grace Got You” by Mercy Me, featuring John Reuben

Congratulations to Scott and Betsy from Mount Vernon who won the Troyer’s certificate!

Thanks for listening!
– Joe and Todd

Skillet and Hillsong United

Today we talked about Hillsong United’s new/old REMIX album, “People Deluxe.”
You can read all about it here: https://www.jesusfreakhideout.com/news/2019/06/29.HillsongUNITEDReleasesDeluxeEditionofAlbumPeople.asp

 

 

Skillet tour

We also touched on some big news for Skillet fans! (not biased at all) They’re heading on tour this September with Alter Bridge! You can find out all you need to know here: https://www.jesusfreakhideout.com/news/2019/06/24.SkilletAnnouncesCo-HeadliningVictoriousSkyTourwithAlterBridge.asp

 

Congratulations to Travis from Mt. Vernon and Lisa from Danville! They were our winners for Song Poetry and Name That Tune Respectively. The featured songs were “Wherever I go” by Dan Bremnes and “Courageous” by Casting Crowns.

 

Thanks for Listening
-Todd

 

For King And Country Remix and the Return of Mac Powell!

 

One of our core artists For King and Country just released a remix of their SMASH HIT “God Only Knows.” You can read all about it here! https://jesusfreakhideout.com/news/2019/06/14.forKINGandCOUNTRYTeamsUpwithEchosmithandTimbalandforGodOnlyKnowsRemix.asp

 

We are also happy to announce the return of Mac Powell, former lead singer for Third Day! This time the family’s come along to back him up, take a look! https://jesusfreakhideout.com/news/2019/06/14.MacPowellandtheFamilyReunionAnnounceDebutAlbumOutJuly26.asp

 

Congratulations to Natolie and Ben. They were our winners for Song Poetry and Name That Tune respectively. The Songs were Third Days “Your Love Is like a River and TobyMacs “Beyond Me.”

News and contests!

Today we featured both a news story and a contest with our friend, Matthew West

Matthew recently joined the lineup for a marriage-focused Getaway Tour – read the full release here from JesusFreakHideout.com

Francesca M. Healy

These are the voices, these are the lies,
and I have believed them, for the very last time…

Kari from Mount Vernon was our winner – they are from Matthew West’s “Hello My Name Is”…she wins the $5 gift certificate to Troyer’s of Apple Valley.

We also shared information about the announcement that Passion will be headlining this year’s Sonfest at MVNU – read more here!

Name That Tune (2)

was Tauren Wells’ “God’s Not Done with You”…congratulations to Jamie from Danville who guessed correctly!

Thanks for listening!
– Joe and Todd

New parents and a new label!

Today Todd shared stories of a new mom and a new label…

Jamie Grace Collins and her husband Aaron are proud parents. Read the story here from NewReleaseToday.com

Matt Redman also has a new label – read more here from JesusFreakHideout.com

Francesca M. Healy
To hear that little voice inside saying, “I came to give you life
So spread your wings and fly.”

The song is Jamie Grace’s “Do Life Big” – congratulations to Haley of Danville who wins the $5 gift certificate to Troyer’s of Apple Valley.

Name That Tune (2)

Today’s song was “Completely” by Ledger – congratulations to Aubrey from Butler!

Thanks for listening!
– Joe

Switchfoot and Sidewalk Prophets

For our artist news we featured Sidewalk Prophets and the second leg of their “These Simple Truths Tour.” Audience members get to take a trip down memory lane through some of the bands most iconic songs. You can read more about it here!

https://www.jesusfreakhideout.com/news/2019/05/29.SidewalkProphetsContinueTheirTen-YearAnniversaryCelebrationThisFall.asp

 

We also talked about the new live EP from Switchfoot! You can find out more information and read a heartwarming message here!

https://www.jesusfreakhideout.com/news/2019/05/31.SwitchfootDropsNewNATIVETONGUETourLiveEP!.asp

 

We almost had a stumper for Song Poetry but Rodney from Gambier called in just in time! He correctly guessed the song was “Live Like That” by the Sidewalk Prophets

Congratulations also to Joyce from Mount Vernon! She correctly guessed Switchfoot’s “Live it Well” as the song for Name That Tune!

 

 

A Farewell and The ‘All-Star Review’

Today we heard Artist News about a collector’s item from Third Day…read the information here from JesusFreakHideout.com

We also found out about a group of Christian Contemporary Music legends that are going to tour together – read more here!

Francesca M. Healy

Make me breathe, I wanna be a new man;
Tired of the old one, out with the old plan

The song? Dead Man. The artist? Jars of Clay. Congratulations to Karen of Mount Vernon, who wins the $5 gift certificate to Troyer’s of Apple Valley.

Thanks for listening!
– Joe and Todd

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