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55th GMA Dove Awards Nominations Announced!

Hi!

Today on the show we talked about all of the GMA Dove Awards nominees. We want to congratulate all of them for being nominated! We also had our song poetry where one person has a chance to win TWO $5 gift cards to Watts Restaurant. We also gave away an NIV Adventure Bible to one person.

Here is the list of artists who have been nominated for Dove Awards:

Song of the Year:

“All Things” (Writer) Kirk Franklin

“Firm Foundation (He Won’t)” (Writers) Cody Carnes, Austin Davis, Chandler Moore

“Holy Forever” (Writers) Chris Tomlin, Brian Johnson, Jenn Johnson, Jason Ingram, Phil Wickham

“I Believe It (The Life Of Jesus)” (Writers) Jon Reddick, Daniel Carson, David Leonard, Jess Cates, Jonathan Smith

“More Than Able” (Writers) Chandler Moore, Ben Fielding, Steven Furtick, Naomi Raine

“Praise” (Writers) Chris Brown, Brandon Lake, Chandler Moore, Steven Furtick, Pat Barrett, Cody Carnes

“Praise You Anywhere” (Writers) Brandon Lake, Ben Fielding, Jacob Sooter, Hank Bentley

“Thank God I Do” (Writers) Lauren Daigle, Jason Ingram, P!nk, Jeffrey Bhasker, Nate Ruess

“This Is Our God” (Writers) Phil Wickham, Steven Furtick, Brandon Lake, Pat Barrett

“Trust In God” (Writers) Chris Brown, Steven Furtick, Brandon Lake, Mitch Wong

Artist of the Year:

Anne Wilson

Brandon Lake

CeCe Winans

for KING + COUNTRY

Lauren Daigle

New Artist of the Year:

Charity Gayle

Forrest Frank

Josiah Queen

Seph Schlueter

Terrian

Pop/Contemporary Recorded Song of the Year:

“Strong” – Anne Wilson

“Any More” – CAIN

“GOOD DAY” – Forrest Frank

“The Prodigal” – Josiah Queen

“Counting My Blessings” – Seph Schlueter

Bluegrass/Country/Roots Recorded Song of the Year:

“Praying Woman” – Anne Wilson (ft. Lainey Wilson)

“If I Got Jesus” – Ben Fuller

“tell the devil” – Joseph Habedank

“Man On The Middle Cross” – Rhett Walker

“Lookin’ For You” – Zach Williams (ft. Dolly Parton)

Gospel Worship Recorded Song of the Year:

“That’s My King” – CeCe Winans

“Lead Us Again” – DOE

“All Yours” – Kierra Sheard (ft. Anthony Brown)

“Fill The Room” – Michael Bethany

“The Story I’ll Tell (Live)” – Naomi Raine

Worship Recorded Song of the Year:

“Praise You Anywhere” – Brandon Lake

“Firm Foundation (He Won’t) [Live]” – Cody Carnes

“Praise” – Elevation Worship (ft. Brandon Lake, Chris Brown, Chandler Moore)

“Trust In God” – Elevation Worship (ft. Chris Brown)

“I Believe” – Phil Wickham

Pop/Contemporary Album of the Year:

COAT OF MANY COLORS – Brandon Lake

Jesus Music – CAIN

Unsung Hero: The Inspired By Soundtrack – for KING + COUNTRY

Lauren Daigle – Lauren Daigle

Joy In The Morning (Horizon Edition) – Tauren Wells

Feature Film of the Year:

Journey To Bethlehem

Ordinary Angels

Sound of Freedom

The Blind

Unsung Hero

Congratulations to our Ohio State Fair General Admission Ticket Winner’s:

Kathy of Mount Vernon and Jolene of Martinsburg!

Congratulations to our NIV Adventure Bible Winner:

Nate of Fredericktown!

So many little words, so many little lies
That have followed you all of your life
Looking for the truth, look into your eyes
And you’ll see it’s been there the whole time

Perfectly Loved by Rachael Lampa and TobyMac

Congratulations to Jack of Mount Vernon! He wins TWO $5 gift cards to Watts Restaurant.

Thanks for listening!

-Dylan

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NZ Top 10 for 7/26/24

Praise the Lord it’s Friday! Here are our top ten songs this week:

10. Josh Baldwin f/Jenn Johnson – Made For More
9. Jeremy Camp – These Days
8. CeCe Winans – That’s My King
7. MercyMe – Always Only Jesus
6. Forrest Frank – Good Day
5. Katy Nichole f/Naomi Raine – My God Can
4. We Are Messengers – God Be The Glory
3. Matthew West – Don’t Stop Praying
2. Tauren Wells f/Davies – Take It All Back
1. Elevation Worship – Praise (11th week at #1!!)

New Music Friday adds this week:

CAIN – Friend In Jesus

Congratulations to Candace for winning the two free tickets to the Ohio State Fair!

Thanks for listening!

-Joe and Dylan

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The Knox County Fair and an American Hero!

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Today it was Who Knew Wednesday on the show. We talked all about the Knox County Fair that is happening next week!

Here are all the links to the different websites that you can go to get more information on the Knox County Fair:

https://knoxcountyfair.org/

https://www.facebook.com/knoxcountyfairohio

Here is the link to what different prizes are being given away: https://www.wnzr.fm/copy-of-sale-of-champions-2024

Here is the links to our different contests that we are doing for the Knox County Fair:

Kids contest registration: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSflzk9MstarmxyuHClzzc5-cR3G-vJYSX-i1k0HQL9l2JcZaw/viewform

Students contest registration: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScQQUZLpNaAMRiSMwS96BNug8Qjt2Bp_PgKN0YVB_oFnSiyVQ/viewform

Adults contest registration: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSewJyHNv03Nd5_NaqnOFxgwCLrVNtJUYY5WWWhXNTXnK4ZfCQ/viewform

Here is today’s winner to our Lauren Daigle Concert Ticket Giveaway:

Here is today’s trivia question: Lauren Daigle has had a very successful tour throughout the USA and other countries since September 2023. She is bringing this tour to the Ohio State Fair! What is the name of the tour?

The answer is: The Kaleidoscope Tour

Congratulations to Ben of Bellville!

Here is today’s winner for our General Admission Ticket Giveaway to the Ohio State Fair:

Today’s trivia question was:

In 1929, what famous part of the Ohio State Fair was formed?

The answer is: The Junior Fair was formed this year.

Congratulations to Marissa of Mount Vernon!

  • I was born on July 18th, 1921, in Cambridge, OH.
  • I attended New Concord High School where I was a multi-sport athlete.
  • I attended Muskingum College where I studied Chemistry.
  • I never graduated from college because I enlisted in World War II as a Marine Corps Aviator.
  • I was the first American to orbit the Earth.
  • I died on December 8th, 2016, at the age of 95.

…I am John Glenn

Congratulations to Nancy of Fredericktown for guessing the correct answer! She wins a $5 gift card to Watts Restaurant.

Thanks for listening!

-Dylan

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Tauren Wells is Hosting The 55th GMA Dove Awards!

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That’s right! Tauren Wells is hosting the GMA Dove Awards for the second consecutive year! Congratulations to Tauren!

Here is the article:

Tauren Wells is hosting and performing at the 55th Annual GMA Dove Awards. This is the second consecutive year that he has hosted the GMA Dove Awards. The GMA Dove Awards will be held on October 1st, 2024, at Allen Arena in Nashville.

Here is what Tauren Wells said about being selected to host the GMA Dove Awards. “Last year’s Dove Awards was such an incredible experience, we’ve decided to run it back!” says Tauren Wells. “I’m so excited to return as host for this year’s Dove Awards. It’s going to be a great night!”

Here is today’s winner to our Lauren Daigle Concert Ticket Giveaway:

We played Name That Tune today to one of Lauren’s songs.

Here is what the song was: These Are The Days.

Congratulations to Ashley of Mount Vernon!

Here is today’s winner for our General Admission Ticket Giveaway to the Ohio State Fair:

Today’s trivia question was:

What major sporting event has been featured as an Ohio State Fair Butter Sculpture?

The answer is: They did a tribute to the Olympics.

Congratulations to Monica of Mount Vernon!

There’s a sign on the door, says, “Come as you are” but I doubt it
‘Cause if we lived like it was true, every Sunday morning pew would be crowded.

The answer is Truth Be Told by Matthew West!

Congratulations to Lindsey of Fredericktown for guessing the correct answer! She wins a $5 gift card to Watts Restaurant.

Thanks for listening!

-Dylan

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Let My Life Be The Proof Of Your Love!

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Today’s Monday Motivation song comes from for King & Country with their song The Proof of Your Love! This song reminds us that our lives must show the proof of His love! When we are sharing His love with others, we are fulfilling what Jesus commands us to do.

Here is the verses that I picked:

If I sing, but don’t have love
I waste my breath with every song
I bring an empty voice, a hollow noise
If I speak with a silver tongue
Convince a crowd, but don’t have love
I leave a bitter taste with every word I say.

So let my life be the proof, the proof of your love
Let my love look like you, and what you’re made of
How you lived, how you died
Love is sacrifice
So let my life be the proof
The proof of your love.

Here is the music video to this song:

Here is today’s winner to our Lauren Daigle Concert Ticket Giveaway:

The song was Thank God I Do and the lyrics that needed to be filled in were:

“I don’t know who I’d be if I didn’t know You,

Thank God I do.“

Congratulations to Rodney of Gambier!

Here is today’s winner for our General Admission Ticket Giveaway to the Ohio State Fair:

Today’s trivia question was:

What anniversary will the Ohio State Fair Sale of Champions celebrate in 2024?

The answer is: 56th Anniversary

Congratulations to Radley of Gambier!

Name a soda that people like to drink.

  1. Coca Cola (39)
  2. Diet Coke (29)
  3. Pepsi (14)
  4. Dr. Pepper (11)
  5. Mountain Dew (7)

Congratulations to Jim of Fredericktown for guessing the correct answers! He wins a $5 gift card to Watts Restaurant.

Thanks for listening!

-Dylan

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Things To Do Around Knox County For The 4th Of July!

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Today on the show we talked about several things you can do in downtown Mount Vernon on the 4th of July and also things you can do around Fredericktown and Gambier. We also had our Who Am I? Trivia Question where one person has a chance to win a $5 gift card to Watts Restaurant.

Here are the maps of what you can do in Mount Vernon:

Here are the events that are going on in Fredericktown and Gambier:

  • I was born on July 4th, 1872, in Plymouth Notch, Vermont.
  • I went to college, but my father convinced me to start practicing law, which eventually led me to become a lawyer.
  • I became the 48th Governor of Massachusetts on July 2nd, 1919.
  • Two years later, I ran for Vice President of the United States alongside Warren G. Harding.
  • After the sudden death of President Harding, I became the 30th President of the United States where I served from August 2nd, 1923 – March 4th, 1929.
  • I died on January 5th, 1933, at the age of 60.

….I am Calvin Coolidge

Congratulations to Kathy of Mount Vernon for guessing the correct answer! She wins a $5 gift card to Watts Restaurant.

Thanks for listening!

-Dylan

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Jeremy Camp is back on Top!

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That’s right! Jeremy Camp is back on top for the 44th time in his career with his song These Days!

Here is my summary of the article:

Jeremy Camp Earns His 44th No. 1 Song With ‘These Days’

Jeremy Camp is back at number one for the 44th time in his career with his song ‘These Days.’ This song is described as a living-in-the-moment song that is the featured song for his album ‘Deeper Waters’. Deeper Waters topped the Billboard Top 200 Christian chart when it was released. Deeper Waters is also the highest album streaming debut of his career thus far.

This album is described as a pop-infused reflection of the past two-plus decades of his life, as well as the appreciation for the moment of the now. He also describes this as a reflection of his personal experiences, his steadfast faith, and his innate gift of storytelling.

Jeremy Camp will be performing at the Alive Music Festival in Mineral City, Ohio on Friday, July 19th.

Here is the lyric video for These Days:

Am I the only one who struggles here and now?
Am I the only one who wrestles with my doubt?
And if I tell you all my secrets, will you go runnin’ out?
There’s only one way to find out.

We had another stumper this week, so make sure you tune in next week for that chance to win THREE $5 gift cards to Watts Restaurant!

Some hints for the artist and song:

  1. This singer was the former lead singer for Tenth Avenue North.
  2. This singer has only released one single.
  3. This song is about bringing people TOGETHER.

Thanks for listening!

-Dylan

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We Are Made For More!

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We have a recall of a local product that we wanted to make you aware of. Classic Delight LLC of St. Mary’s, Ohio is recalling thousands of sandwhiches that might contain Listeria. To read more about which sandwiches are being affected, click HERE. This will take you to the full article regarding the recall.

Today’s Monday Motivation song comes from Josh Baldwin feat. Jenn Johnson and their song Made For More. This song reminds us that we weren’t made to be tending a grave, we are called by name, born and raised, back to life again, we are made for more! This song picks me up when I am down because I know I am made for more!

Here are the song lyrics that stood out to me:

I know who I am ’cause I know who You are
The cross of salvation was only the start
Now I am chosen, free and forgiven
I have a future and it’s worth the living.

‘Cause I wasn’t made to be tending a grave
I was called by name
Born and raised back to life again
I was made for more
So why would I make a bed in my shame
When a fountain of grace is running my way
I know I am Yours
And I was made for more.

Here is the music video for Made For More:

Our 5:00 hour song is Firm Foundation (He Won’t) by Cody Carnes. This song reminds us that Christ is our firm foundation! He is the rock that we are standing on. Without Him we are nothing!

Here are the lyrics that stood out to me:

Christ is my firm foundation
The rock on which I stand
When everything around me is shaken
I’ve never been more glad

That I put my faith in Jesus
‘Cause He’s never let me down
He’s faithful through generations
So why would He fail now?
He won’t!

Here is the lyric video for Firm Foundation (He Won’t):

Name something you might find in the grocery store dairy aisle.

  1. Milk (39)
  2. Cheese (21)
  3. Butter (18)
  4. Yoghurt (16)
  5. Sour cream (6)

Congratulations to Linda of Gambier for guessing the correct answers! She wins a $5 gift card to Watts Restaurant.

Thanks for listening!

-Dylan

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The Ohio State Fair and Agent G. Callen!

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Today on the show we talked about how the Ohio State Fair is coming up. There are so many new things to do there. And of course we had our Who Am I? trivia question where one lucky person has a chance to win a $5 gift card to Watts Restaurant!

Here is what is new at the Ohio State Fair in 2024:

Career Pathways Program: The Lausche Youth Exploration Space is always buzzing with endless activities and programming for children. A new addition in 2024 is the career pathway program; see life-size cutouts of personnel in the workforce and learn about their career path. From a space operations officer to a meat inspection training officer these Ohioans are sure to inspire fairgoers of all ages.

Ohio State Fair History Exhibit in Kasich Hall C: There are many traditions that have stood the test of time at the Ohio State Fair – the butter cow, Smokey Bear, enjoying fair food, and creating memories with friends and family. Take a glimpse at history as you walk through this new exhibit to view historic photos and scale models with “tiny fairs” dating back to the 1800s to see what the fairgrounds looked like a decade ago, a century ago, and even longer.

Mural Competition: The mural competition is a great addition to Fine Arts this year. Entries just closed on June 21 for artists to submit their artwork and then recreate their masterpiece in the form of a mural during the Fair. Artists will paint these murals live during the first weekend of the Fair, July 26-28, on the lawn of the Cox Fine Arts Center.

Nerveless Nocks Thrill Show: Located at the south end of the Mountain Dew Midway, the Nerveless Nocks, world famous for their Giant Sway Pole Show featured on America’s Got Talent Extreme and AGT Season 17, will captivate the audience with midair daredevil stunts performed 80 feet above the ground. This is a show fairgoers won’t want to miss.

New Food Avenue: Want to try a new food, like pickle lemonade, a Cleveland corned beef egg roll, a deep-fried buffalo chicken bomb, or pickle pizza? A collection of the newest food vendors and wild fair fare will be gathered along New Food Avenue, located between the Ohio Lottery Main Street Stage and the north end of the Midway. More new foods, foods on a stick, and deep-fried delights will be available soon.

Poster Contest: A brand new poster contest was introduced to the lineup of competitions this year. Winning artist, Lindsay Boyd was selected as the grand champion. Smaller postcard-sized prints of the artwork will be available for purchase at the official Ohio State Fair gift shops and the All Ohio Arts Gift Shop in the Cox Fine Arts Center. Additionally, the top five finalists will have their posters displayed in Kasich Hall C.

Run Like a Girl 5k and 10K presented by Avina Women’s Care: On Sunday, Aug. 4, runners will gather at the Historic Crew Stadium and race through the fairgrounds to get a behind the scenes look at the Fair before the gates open to the public. Register today.

Sheepdog Spectacular: The Dog House has become a very popular attraction at the Ohio State Fair. In addition to the Marvelous Mutts show featuring performing rescue dogs, the Dog House will also feature Sheepdog Spectacular, an entertaining, interactive, and ag-centered sheepdog show featuring working sheepdogs herding sheep.

Strolling Entertainers: We won’t spoil the surprise, but fairgoers will see a few new faces strolling around the grounds providing laughs and fortunes.

Taste of Ohio Pavilion: The Taste of Ohio Café will be moving a little south this year to become the Taste of Ohio Pavilion. This will feature a lot of the same delicious cuisines offered in the Taste of Ohio Café. Be sure to stop by in the evenings and enjoy a meal to the tune of live music, and browse beautiful floral exhibits created by Ohioans.

Tiny Art Show: Fairgoers with an eye for art won’t want to miss the brand new Tiny Art Show in the Cox Fine Arts Center. Each artists accepted into the Fine Arts Exhibition was given the opportunity to submit a small piece of art, priced at $250 or less, to hang for sale in the exhibit. This is a great way to support local artists and start or enhance an art collection on a budget.

Wheels of Agriculture Game Show: Located in Kiddieland, this exciting, fast-paced, TV-style game show is fertilized with comedy and shenanigans which yield a bumper crop of prizes! The Wheels of Agriculture Game Show harvests smiles, laughter, and knowledge for all ages.

The 2024 Ohio State Fair is July 24 through Aug. 4. More information about the Fair can be found at ohiostatefair.com. The 2024 Ohio State Fair Media Guide will be available soon. 

A full list of events and attractions with times and locations can be found at https://www.ohiostatefair.com/events. 

  • I was born on June 26th, 1970, in Winnetka, Illinois.
  • I am the youngest of 7 children.
  • I graduated from Boston College with a Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing.
  • I played Robin in the movie Batman Forever.
  • I also was on NCIS: Los Angeles where I played Agent G. Callen.
  • I am still living and am 54 years old.

……I am Chris O’Donnell

Congratulations to Michael of Mount Vernon for guessing the correct answer! He wins that $5 gift card to Watts Restaurant.

Thanks for listening!

-Dylan

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