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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

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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

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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

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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

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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!

 

 

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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!

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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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Spotlight on Jeremy and Natalie!

Today our artists of choice were Natalie Grant and Jeremy Camp.

Camp has been a busy guy. With a new music video coming out May 24 plus the everyday pressures of being a big time artist, he somehow has time to work on a feature biopic film! You can find out more here! https://www.newreleasetoday.com/news_detail.php?newsid=3909 

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As for Natalie Grant, well it’s been a while music wise since we heard from her, until now that is! She just announced her return to the studio and you can find more on that here. https://www.newreleasetoday.com/news_detail.php?newsid=3908

To honor her return, Natalie Grant’s “Hurricane” was our song for Song Poetry today.  Congratulations to Maude from Mt. Vernon for guessing correctly!

For Name That Tune, the song was Matt Maher’s “What a Friend.” Lauren from Howard got that one!

 

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Milestones, Tours and Prizes!

Today we shared exciting news about the success of For King and Country’s song “God Only Knows.”  Read about it here thanks to JesusFreakHideout.com!

Plus, MercyMe, Crowder and Micah Tyler are teaming up again this fall – here’s the story about the Imagine Nation concert tour!

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“When the days up ahead look a little bit brighter,
But the grip of the past holds a little bit tighter,
I’m reminded Your grace never asks for perfection.”

Micah Tyler – Even Then

Congratulations to Esther from Mount Vernon who wins the $5 gift certificate to Troyer’s of Apple Valley!

Name That Tune (2)

Sanctus Real – We Need Each Other

We got a correct answer to our ‘stumper’ from two weeks ago – Travis from Mount Vernon wins the $5 gift certificate to Troyer’s of Apple Valley.

Thanks for listening!
– Joe and Todd

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Smitty surprised by his friends!

Today we shared the story of a celebration for one of our favorite guys, Michael W. Smith  – read the story here from JesusFreakHideout.com

We also shared news of Toby Mac’s upcoming Theatre Tour – read more here or by clicking the picture below!

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Song Poetry today featured these lyrics:

It’s coming closer to the lost and found.
Tears of joy and tears of shame
Are washed forever in Jesus’ name.

The song is “Healing Rain” by Michael W. Smith – congratulations to Jill of Mount Vernon who wins the $5 gift certificate to Troyer’s of Apple Valley.

For Name That Tune, this week’s clip was TobyMac’s “I Just Need U” – congratulations to Nicole from Brinkhaven who wins the Troyer’s certificate.

Thanks for listening!
– Joe and Todd

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Featuring…Danny Gokey and Sanctus Real!

Today Artist Newsday focused on Danny Gokey‘s new album. Read more from JesusFreakHideout.com here!

Song Poetry:
I catch all your tears, burn your name on my heart…
Be still and trust my plan.

The song ias Danny Gokey’s “More Than You Think I Am.” Congratulations to Cheyenne from Mount Vernon, who wins the $5 gift certificate to Troyer’s of Apple Valley.

We also talked about the single and album from Sanctus Real, “Unstoppable God”…you can read more information here!

Name That Tune this week was a stumper!  We’ll bring it back next week…

Thanks for listening!
– Joe and Todd

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Tori Harper, Citizen Way and prizes…

Todd started us off today with a story about Tori Harper and her new focus on Revival.  Read more from New Release Today by clicking here!

Citizen Way also is getting some help after a recent tragedy. Read how fans can be part of the effort here from jesusfreakhideout.com

Today’s Song Poetry winner was Paul from Apple Valley – he correctly guessed the lyrics to Citizen Way’s “Bulletproof:”

Your love made a way, now I’m not afraid
No matter what the world may say, or what they do…

Today’s clip for Name That Tune was from Tori Harper’s “Joy”…congratulations to Kelly from Mount Vernon – both she and Paul win a $5 gift certificate from Troyer’s of Apple Valley.

Thanks for listening!
– Joe and Todd

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