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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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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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Christmas Music Is (Almost) Here!

Can you believe that we’re only a week away from Thanksgiving? And almost just a month away from Christmas? Well, we know it may not quite look it yet…but it sure is starting to sounds like it! It’s Artist Newsday and Game Time Tuesday on The Afternoon Drive!

Forrest Frank already has the Christmas music going with the release of his Christmas single, “The Present.” The track comes after Frank teased fans with a clip last week, resulting in bated anticipation and nearly 3M views to date. Check out the full article here! https://jesusfreakhideout.com/news/2024/11/15.ForrestFrankReleasesNewHolidayOriginalTrackThePresent.asp

The Totally Tasty Tom Turkey Hunt continues! Congratulations to Carla and April, they were both registered today for the 14-16 pound turkey from Smithhislers Meats in Mount Vernon!

“Head down as I punch this clock
The hours roll, they never stop
And I can’t ever seem to get ahead
Always tryin’ to do what’s right
Straight and narrow’s gettin’ tight
Don’t know how much longer I can stand”

That’s from TobyMac’s hit “Promised Land”

Congratulations to April from Mount Gilead. She correctly named the song and wins the $5 gift card to Watts Restaurant in Utica!

Thanks for listening!-Judah

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His Kindness Is Everywhere!

We believe that God’s kindness can be seen everywhere, in everyday life! Hey, we’re the Afternoon Drive on WNZR, and it’s Praise Thursday! Even though the weather is dreary, there’s still plenty of reason to praise!

We shared stories where saw God’s kindness in our lives, as well as being confused about the names of coffee sizes at Starbucks….

Plus, the Totally Tasty Tom Turkey Hunt continues!

Congratulations to Michelle and Crystal! They’ve been entered into our drawing for a 14-16 pound turkey from Smithhislers Meats in Mount Vernon!

Claire is our winner for today! She’s from Bellville, and she wins the $5 Watts Gift Card!

Thanks for listening!- Judah

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Christian Music Takes on The Grammys!

Some of our favorite artists are nominated for Grammys! It’s Artist Newsday and Game Time Tuesday on The Afternoon Drive, and news is all around us!

TRIBL Records and Maverick City Music is celebrating 5 Grammy Nominations, while Provident Entertainment has been nominated for an astounding 14 Grammys!

Plus, For King + Country has us already prepared for Christmas with their theatrical presentation of “A Drummer Boy Christmas”, coming to theaters throughout the US December 5-9! WE CAN”T WAIT!!

And Brandon Lake has ANOTHER single out…he just can’t stop dropping hits.

Congrats to Tammy and Carrie, they both got entered today in our drawing for a 14-16 pound turkey from Smithhislers Meats in Mount Vernon. Make sure to be listening all week long for the gobble gobble sound in the studio for your chance to be caller #5 and be entered into the drawing. It’s the Totally Tasty Tom Turkey Hunt on WNZR!

A stumper for today! Call in next Tuesday for your chance to win two $5 Gift Cards to Watts Restaurant in Utica!

Thanks for listening!- Judah

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Christmas Comes Early!

We know we haven’t even hit Thanksgiving yet, but…we’ve got a Christmas gift for you!! Dallas Jenkins, showrunner of ‘The Chosen’, is bringing the story of “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever’ back to the big screen this Friday, and we’re giving away ticket vouchers all week long on both The Afternoon Drive and The Morning Thing! Don’t forget to tune in 6-9am and 4-6pm on 90.9fm WNZR for your chance to grab these ticket vouchers!

Congratulations to Kori from Mount Vernon, she’s our winner for today’s vouchers!

We also shared more about WinterJam25, coming soon to the Schottenstein Center. You can grab your tickets right HERE!

A stumper for today for Song Poetry! Tune in next Tuesday for a chance to win two $5 Gift Cards to Watts Restaurant in Utica!

Thanks for listening!-Judah

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Your Favorite Artists Hit The Big Screen!

We’re back for Artist Newsday and Game Time Tuesday on The Afternoon Drive, and we’re so excited, because our favorite artists have been hitting both the big and silver screen!

Elevation Worship performed their hit single “Praise” on NBC’s “The Today Show”: https://www.ccmmagazine.com/news/elevation-worship-performs-praise-on-nbcs-the-today-show/

For King + Country brings us an early Christmas gift with their theatrical production of A Drummer Boy Christmas coming to theaters across the US December 5-9!: https://www.movieguide.org/news-articles/for-king-country-to-give-early-christmas-gift.html

While Brandon Lake and Phil Wickham give you a behind the scenes of their Summer Worship Nights Tour in “For The One: A Tour Documentary, coming to theaters October 27-29. Tickets are available now on fathomevents.com!

“But as the thunder rolls
I barely hear Your whisper through the rain
“I’m with you”
And as Your mercy falls
I’ll raise my hands and praise the God who gives
And takes away”

These lyrics belong to Casting Crown’s 2006 hit, “Praise You In This Storm”. Congratulations to Esther from Mount Vernon for correctly naming the song, she wins a $5 Gift Card to Watts Restaurant in Utica!

Thanks for listening!- Judah

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Forrest Frank Takes Over!

It’s Artist News Day and Game Time Tuesday on The Afternoon Drive, and a Tik Tok sensation/artist took over the show’s news for today. Forrest Frank, your 2024 Dove Awards New Artist of the Year, has made a massive impact this year in both Christian and secular Media, and is dedicating it all to the Lord!

While giving his speech for receiving New Artist of the Year at the 2024 Dove Awards, Frank stated that, “it’s borderline hilarious that He would use someone like me to do this work…but I guess He does love to use the least qualified,” he continued. “Or maybe it’s the prayers & generational blessings, idk…but I don’t deserve this. I’m just out here doing what I love and He keeps providing. Thank you for listening and sharing and supporting. Let’s do this forever.”

You can read more about Frank and his impact here!: https://www.movieguide.org/news-articles/tiktok-sensation-forrest-frank-takes-on-music-industry-for-christ.html

“To anyone who ever lost your way
To everyone who ever felt ashamed
Here’s a song for all the broken hearted“

These lyrics belong to “Getting Started” by Jeremy Camp, and congratulations to Gab from Mount Vernon for guessing the right song! He wins a $5 Gift Card to Watts Restaurant in Utica!

Thanks for listening!- Judah

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