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New Albums, Tours, and More!

Your favorite artists are delivering!

So much new music, plus exciting tours and collaborations, are happening right now! It’s Artist Newsday and Game Time Tuesday on The Afternoon Drive

Forrest Frank released his collaboration track with country star Thomas Rhett, and it’s a certified banger!

Forrest’s CHILD OF GOD TOUR Part 2 is ramping up, and it’s already selling out! https://jesusfreakhideout.com/news/2025/02/28.ForrestFrankUnveilsNewSinglefeatCountryStarThomasRhett.asp

Tauren Wells has new music on the way as well! His EP, ‘Let The Church Sing’, drops March 21!

JUST IN: Tauren Wells To Drop Let The Church Sing March 21!

“I know the only reason
I can stand here unashamed
It’s not because I’m worthy
It’s all because ______”

A stumper today! Next week’s will be worth TWO $5 Watts Restaurant Gift Cards!

Thanks for listening!- Judah

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Covers, Collaborations and MOVIES!

Ever have trouble figuring out what to talk about? Yeah, we do sometimes. But not today. We’ve got PLENTY to talk about…

It’s Artist Newsday and Game Time Tuesday on The Afternoon Drive, and to say we had a busy day of news and updates would be a major understatement.

Starting things off, Jesusfreakhideout is giving you the chance to win a digital copy of Dog Man, Dreamworks Studios newest animated release for the whole family. You can enter HERE to win your 4k Digital Copy to enjoy with your family!

Need a GOOD TV show? Amazon’s Biblical epic House of David releases this Thursday on Prime streaming! The new series presents a contemporary spin on the story of David, a young shepherd on his rise to become king of Israel. Keep in mind that this is a more mature show, not necessarily for the whole family.

One of the most unexpected and controversial collaborations took place recently with mainstream artist Jelly Roll featuring on Brandon Lake. Brandon made his Grand Ole Opry debut in Nashville alongside Jelly Role; Check out the full story HERE!

“I may not know
What a day may bring
But I know
Who brings the day
On the darkest night
When I cannot see
Still my soul will say”

This week’s edition of song poetry is….a stumper! Tune in next week for your chance to win TWO $5 Gift Cards to Watts Restaurant!

Thanks for listening!- Judah

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Impact!

There’s been so much going on the past few months it’s tough to keep up with. But one thing we are noticing…Christian artists are making an impact!

It’s Artist Newsday and Game Time Tuesday on The Afternoon Drive, so of course we’ve got to update you on what’s happening in Christian music…and plenty of exciting things are happening!

Lauren Daigle had the opportunity to perform ‘America the Beautiful’ on the biggest stage: the super bowl…and she delivered! https://www.20thecountdown.com/news/lauren-daigle-shines-at-the-super-bowl-with-a-stunning-rendition-of-america-the-beautiful/

As if he doesn’t already have an impressive enough resume, Chris Tomlin is adding executive producer to his long list of accomplishments. The singer-songwriter is serving as executive producer for the upcoming film about the life of Jesus, ‘The Last Supper’.

Here’s another name you might know; Brandon Lake made an appearance on Fox and Friends and spoke on why he believes that Christian music is reaching a younger audience: https://www.20thecountdown.com/news/brandon-lake-shares-why-christian-music-is-reaching-more-young-listeners/

“I sought the Lord and He heard and He answered
That’s why I trust Him, that’s why I trust Him”

A stumper this week! Next week’s song poetry will be worth two $5 gift cards to Watts Restaurant!

Thanks for listening!-Judah

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Grammy History!

That isn’t an overstatement. CeCe Winans made history Sunday night with two Grammy wins, one for Best Gospel Album (More Than This) and Best Contemporary Christian Music Performance (That’s My King). With those two wins, she passes ADELE as the fourth most awarded female artist in Grammy wins EVER!

It’s Artist Newsday and Game Time Tuesday here on The Afternoon Drive, and we had plenty to talk about with the results from the Grammy’s!

Here’s CeCe Winans talking about her big night:

Plus, a former President took home his FOURTH Grammy victory. Former President of the United States Jimmy Carter was awarded a posthumous award in the audio book, narration, and storytelling recording category at the 2025 Grammys for “Last Sundays in Plains: A Centennial Celebration,” recordings from his final Sunday School lessons delivered at Maranatha Baptist Church in Georgia. 

You can check out the full story HERE!

Congratulations to Chantel and Jadeen, they were are winners for today! Keep listening this whole week for your chance to be caller #5 and win some amazing prizes!

“Your word is a lamp unto my feet
Your way is the only way for me
It’s a narrow road that leads to life
But I wanna be on it
It’s a narrow road but the mercy’s wide
‘Cause You’re good on Your promise”

Those are the words from Cody Carnes’ ‘Take You At Your Word’, congratulations to Bethany from Mount Vernon, she wins the $5 Watts Gift Card!

Thanks for listening!- Judah

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Looking For New Music? We Got You Covered.

Find yourself struggling to find new tunes? That’s what we’re here for!

It’s Artist Newsday and Game Time Tuesday here on The Afternoon Drive, and we’ve got a lot of new music to cover!

Terrian has a new single from her debut album! “He Sees You” is the latest track from the Memphis, Tennessee songwriter, and we’re loving it here at WNZR!

We’ve already got something to look forward to for the summer! Stars Go Dim has announced their upcoming album ‘Roses” releases July 11! Front man Chris Cleveland spoke about the inspiration behind the album, stating: ” “I’m using roses as imagery around this whole album to signify this idea that God is working in unexpected places. You see roses growing from things you wouldn’t expect to see them grow from. I think so many times in life we feel like we’re living in a wasteland, and we’re missing the fact that we’re actually standing in forests of green, lush life…if we just slow down, if we just take a look around, if we just say, ‘God, how can I meet You here?’ we’d see that God is moving and working all the time. That’s what Roses is about.”

Read the full story HERE

Following 15 years of incredible work, Michael Tait is stepping away from Newsboys. You can check out the full story HERE!

“If you only knew the treasure that you really are
If you could understand the measure of the Father’s heart
He loves you, He loves you, He loves you
Fall in His arms and let Him wash you clean
He’ll tear off the chains so that you can be free
A new life begins and the old is redeemed”

That’s from Jeremy Camp’s “Getting Started”! Congratulations to Jonathan from Mount Vernon for correctly guessing the song! He wins the $5 Watts Restaurant Gift Card!

Thanks for listening! – Judah

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Conversations With Artists!

Winter Jam is coming to Columbus this Saturday, so it only makes sense that we spoke to a few of the artists we’ll get to see there.

It’s Artist News Day and Game Time Tuesday, and we got the opportunity to speak to John Cooper of Skillet! It was an incredibly fun conversation that gave us the chance to learn more about him and the heart behind Skillet’s music!

We’re also updating you on school closings due to extreme temperatures. As of right now, here are the closings for Wednesday, 1/22:

Cardington Lincoln

– Centerburg

– Danville

– East Knox

– Faith Lutheran Christian Preschool

– Fredericktown

– Highland

– Johnstown Monroe

– Knox County Career Center

– The Knox Learning Center

– Lexington

– Loudonville Perrysville

– Mansfield Christian

– Mount Gilead

– Mount Vernon

– North Fork

-Clear Fork

We’ll keep you updated on school closings right here on 90.9fm, WNZR!

Congratulations to our pass winners for today, Justina and Katrina! Keep listening to the show this week for your chance to win passes to Winter Jam 2025!

“There’s a river that delivers me to freedom
And the current of His mercy brings restoration
If my wounds could tell one story
Let it be a testimony
That You don’t leave me where I’ve been”

That’s from Big Daddy Weave’s “Let It Begin”, which was named by Bonnie Beeman of Mount Vernon! Congratulations to Bonnie, she wins TWO $5 Watts Restaurant Gift Cards!

Thanks for listening!- Judah

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JAM NATION!!! (We’re a bit excited.)

Winter Jam 2025 is just around the corner! The event is coming to Columbus January 25th at the Schottenstein Center, and we couldn’t be more excited!

It’s Artist Newsday and Game Time Tuesday on The Afternoon Drive, so of course we had to talk about Winter Jam!

We couldn’t be more excited for this artist lineup, which features Anne Wilson, Colton Dixon, KB, Micah Tyler and more! You can head to our website for information on how YOU can win passes! https://www.wnzr.fm/winterjam-2025-wnzr

Plus, TobyMac has a new album on the way, as if we needed more of a reason to get excited…

TobyMac Releases ‘God Did It’ From Upcoming Album ‘Heaven On My Mind’

It releases March 7th, and that date can’t come soon enough…

“There’s a river that delivers me to freedom
And the current of His mercy brings restoration
If my wounds could tell one story
Let it be a testimony
That You don’t leave me where I’ve been”

A stumper today! Next week’s “Song Poetry” will be worth two Watts Restaurant Gift Cards!

Thanks for listening!- Judah

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New Year, New Music!

2024 wrapped up just one week ago, and 2025 brings forth a lot of anticipation for new music! It’s Artist Newsday and Game Time Tuesday on The Afternoon Drive, and we shared new albums, new singles and more!

NEEDTOBREATHE closed out 2024 with the release of a live album! https://jesusfreakhideout.com/news/2024/12/27.NEEDTOBREATHESurpriseFanswithNewLiveAlbumRelease.asp

TobyMac has new music on the way, with his single ‘God Did It’ releasing this Friday!

“I wanna dance like David
I wanna faith like Paul
I wanna sing like Silas tearing down the prison walls
I wanna face that fire
It won’t burn me though
God’s got my back Shadrach, Meshach, Abednego”

Those are the lyrics to ‘That’s Who I Praise’ by Brandon Lake! Congratulations to Janelle Wells for naming the right song! She wins the $5 Watts Restaurant Gift Card today!

Thanks for listening!- Judah

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Christmas Memories!

Christmas time always brings memories of the holiday season…and creates new ones! It’s Artist Newsday and Game Time Tuesday on The Afternoon Drive, and we had so much fun sharing Christmas memories today!

WNZR Artists like Colton Dixon shared his family’s plans for Disney fun this Christmas, and Tasha Layton shared memories of her neighbor’s amazing banana bread on Christmas morning! We heard from even more artist and their Christmas memories, like For King + County, Anne Wilson and Phil Wickham!

The Christmas Gift Exchange continues on WNZR! Congratulations to Jana from Mount Vernon, who unwrapped a $25 Gift Certificate to Risen Thrift in Danville, while Denise. Both winners for today have been entered into our drawing for our SEVEN grand prize winners Friday on The Morning Thing!

“Dashing through the snow
In a one-horse open sleigh
O’er the fields we go
Laughing all the way
Bells on bobtails ring
Making spirits bright
What fun it is to ride and sing!”

Those are the words from ‘Jingle Bells’. Congrats to Christina for correctly naming the song! She wins the $5 Gift Card to Watts Restaurant in Utica!

Thanks for listening!- Judah

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