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Christmas and Rapping?

Today we shared news about Natalie Grant and Danny Gokey’s 4th straight Christmas tour – read more from JesusFreakHideout.com by clicking here!

Also, news from rapper Dillon Chase, who is part of the hit Switch song, ‘Symphony.’ Find out more here!

Today’s Song Poetry lyrics:
And we are called to be human
We gotta do better than this ’cause we’ve only got
One chance to make a difference

The song was ‘Human’ from Natalie Grant – congratulations to Jennifer from Fredericktown, who wins the $5 gift certificate to Troyer’s of Apple Valley.

Today’s Name That Tune song was a stumper! We’ll see about bringing it back next week!

Thanks for listening!
– Joe and Todd

 

 

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Danny Gokey and Hillsong Worship (with a bonus from John Cooper)

First up we have a new addition to the Gokey Family! Little Emanuel Daniel Gokey was born August 17th! You can read all about it here!
https://www.newreleasetoday.com/news_detail.php?newsid=4139

 

Meanwhile Hillsong Worship is going global with a new Spanish Album. There’s a lot to unpack here so take a look!
https://www.jesusfreakhideout.com/news/2019/08/16.HillsongWorshipReleasesFirst-EverSpanishStudioAlbum.asp

 

Finally as a bit of a bonus story, in light of some recent controversy in the christian artist community, John Cooper from Skillet shared his thoughts on the situation. You can check that out here.
https://www.newreleasetoday.com/news_detail.php?newsid=4141

 

For Song Poetry we had Francesca Battistelli’s “Strangely Dim”   Congratulations to Katie from Mt. Vernon for guessing correctly! Name that Tune was a stumper we will bring back next week

 

 

Thanks For Listing
-Todd

 

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Tours and Live Albums!

Today we shared stories about the upcoming tour from We Are Messengers from New Release Tuesday…FIND THE STORY HERE

Plus more about Pat Barrett‘s upcoming LIVE album…CLICK HERE FOR THE STORY

Today’s Song Poetry lyrics were:
Bursting inside us, we cannot contain
Your love will, surely come find us
Like blazing wildfires, singing your name

The answer was “Multiplied” by NEEDTOBREATHE.  Congratulations to Brandon from Howard who wins the $5 gift certificate to Troyer’s of Apple Valley.

Today for Name That Tune, we had “Old Church Choir” by Zach Williams – congratulations to Ben of Mount Vernon who wins the certificate!

Thanks for listening!
– Joe and Todd

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B429’s tour and BDW’s album

Today’s Artist Newsday stories focused on:

  • a fall tour from Building 429 and Britt Nicole
    STORY HERE from JesusFreakHideout.com
    Schedule link HERE from Premiere Productions
  • Big Daddy Weave’s new album release and pre-sale
    STORY HERE from NewReleaseToday.com
  • you can see the Michael W. Smith ’35 Years of Friends’ concert On-Demand
    with TBN – find out how HERE

Today’s Song Poetry lyrics were:

He’s coming on the clouds, kings and kingdoms will bow down
And every chain will break, as broken hearts declare His praise.

The song? ‘The Lion and the Lamb’ by Big Daddy Weave – congratulations to Kelly from Mount Vernon who wins the $5 gift certificate to Troyer’s of Apple Valley.

Thanks for listening!
– Joe and Todd

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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

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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

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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

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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

 

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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.”

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