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Documentaries, Super Bowl Appearances, and more!

Artists are making big waves in the industry! It’s Artist News Day and Game Time Tuesday on The Afternoon Drive, and we had some news for you!

To start things off, Caedmon’s Call is releasing a documentary, “Making Up For Lost Time”, January 11th for a premier in Houston, TX! The film will be taking you behind the scenes of the re-recording of their 25th Anniversary album! https://jesusfreakhideout.com/news/2024/11/22.CaedmonsCallMakingUpForLostTimeDocumentaryToPremiereinJanuary.asp

Plus, Lauren Daigle is going to be on the biggest stage all year…the SUPER BOWL. She’ll be performing America the Beautiful along side Trombone Shorty, representing their hometown of Louisiana! https://www.jesusfreakhideout.com/news/2024/11/29.LaurenDaigletoPerformDuringSuperBowlLIXPre-Game.asp

“All is calm, all is bright
Round yon Virgin, Mother and Child
Holy Infant so tender and mild
Sleep in heavenly peace
Sleep in heavenly peace“

Those are the lyrics from the Christmas staple, ‘Silent Night’, named correctly by Brenda from Mount Vernon! She wins the $5 Watts Restaurant 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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JAMNATION IS BACK!

WinterJam’s 2025 lineup is out! The annual tour is back at the Schottenstein Center in downtown Columbus Saturday, January 25, and this year’s lineup has us WAY too excited! Colton Dixon, Anne Wilson, Micah Tyler, KB and more make an appearance, so this show is gonna be fantastic!

For tickets, you can head to jamtour.com

For more exciting artist updates on Artist Newsday, we shared about For King +Country bringing us an early Christmas with their big screen presentation of ‘A Drummer Boy Christmas”, brought to you by Fathom Events, in select theaters December!: https://www.movieguide.org/news-articles/for-king-country-to-give-early-christmas-gift.html

“When I wander through the desert
And I’m longing for my home
All my dreams have gone astray
When I’m stranded in the valley
And I’m tired and all alone
It seems like I’ve lost my way”

These lyrics belong to Kutless’ 2006 Hit, “Strong Tower”. Congratulations to Maude Proper for getting the right track! She wins the $5 Gift Card 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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The Dove Awards Are On The Way!

The Dove Awards are only a week away, and we couldn’t be more excited! For Artist Newsday and Game Time Tuesday, we shared news about song, artist and film nominations for the 55th Annual Dove Awards. Forrest Frank, Anne Wilson, Brandon Lake, For King & Country, CeCe Winans…all of these are nominated artists that we love and play right here on The Lifeline!

Forrest Frank: New Artist of the Year Nominee

Anne Wilson: Artist of the Year Nominee

CeCe Winans: Gospel Recorded Album of the Year Nominee

For King & Country: Artist of the Year Nominee

Brandon Lake: Worship Song of the Year Nominee

It’s also National Day of Student Prayer. In the 5 o’clock hour, we shared a praise from Donna, who praises God for helping us every day in all things! He is still healing and still doing miracles everyday!

We’re also lifting up the families of loved ones struggling with physical and mental health issues. We pray for God’s healing touch upon their lives.

It’s not just a story
It’s a livin’, breathin’, walkin’ testimony
Of a God so good, He’d leave his home in glory
For the world He loved, for the world that He so loved
He’s not just a story

Congratulations to Lydia from Mount Vernon, – she got the song right for Song Poetry – “I Believe It” by Jon Reddick. Lydia wins the $5 gift card to Watts Restaurant in Utica!

Thanks for listening!
– Judah

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Seph Schlueter Reflects On Counting My Blessings.

Hi!

Today on the show it was Artist News Day and Game Time Tuesday. We featured for Artist News Day this week Seph Schlueter and his song Counting My Blessings. Seph has accomplished several things throughout his short career so far. He has already collected several awards and recognitions for his song Counting My Blessings.

Below is the article about these accomplishments:

Seph Schlueter is celebrating his breakout song Counting My Blessings. This song of course was number one on the Christian Airplay Chart for several weeks.

Here is what Seph had to say about his song Counting My Blessings, “This song is about gratitude and that’s so universal,” he says. “Everyone can relate to gratitude. In a world where there’s so much negativity and complaining and fear, to see a song blowing up about gratitude is so important.”

Seph’s song Counting My Blessings has received several awards. He has been named the Christian Music Broadcaster’s Breakout Artist of the year and he has been nominated for his first GMA Dove Awards. He has been nominated for New Artist of the Year as well as Pop/Contemporary Recorded Song of the Year.

You turned the light on and flipped the script
I’m suddenly seeing what I used to miss
Got me living in the present tense
With a love so deep, You’re the greatest gift.

The answer is Just As You Are by Ryan Stevenson.

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

Thanks for listening!

-Dylan

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Megan Woods Makes History!

Hi!

Today on the show it was Artist News Day. I shared some artist news about Megan Woods and her new song The Truth. Also, we had our song poetry where one person has a chance to win a $5 gift card to Watts Restaurant!

Here is my article:

New Christian music artist Megan Woods’ debut single, “The Truth,” is the largest debut single launch in two and a half years. As of the date the single was added, it has been played by 39 different radio stations nationwide. This song is relevant and timely according to radio programmers across the country.

The single has captured significant social media attention, accumulating over 23 million views across various platforms. With 250,000+ new followers, “The Truth” continues to connect with listeners as a source of healing and personal declaration.

The song, “The Truth” is a deeply personal proclamation that tells Megan Woods’ life story that is connecting with fans and followers across the world.

Megan says that “I wanted to write a song that’s a reminder for people every day of who they are in Jesus. We don’t belong to the lies; we belong to God–that’s the truth. When the lies are closing in, this song can remind them of the truth. I hope there’s someone out there that understands they are their Father’s child.”

Here is the lyric video for the song The Truth:

I don’t want to fear the storm
Just because I hear it roar
I don’t want to fear the storm
I don’t want to fear the storm.

…Peace Be Still by Hope Darst

Congratulations to Bonnie 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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The Band is Back Together!

Hi!

Here is my story about this band getting back together:

The band is back together, literally. Tenth Avenue North is returning to touring with their “Invited Tour.” This tour is based upon their new single “Invited.” That’s not the only reason though, the band will also be sharing fan favorites from years past.

Here is what founding member and frontman Mike Donehey had to say about the band getting back together, “After a four-year hiatus, we are back and better than ever.” “[We have] some new songs and some new players, [and] we are ready to lose our voices with you. Come join us on the Invited Tour hitting stops nationwide this fall.”

With over two decades of nearly two million albums sold and multiple Dove Awards, Tenth Avenue North sensed that God had something else in store for them. A farewell tour was planned in 2020 but was disrupted by the pandemic. The four years following the break sharpened the band’s focus and God used what they thought was an end to create room for them to experience Him in a new way. Releasing new music and the upcoming tour, Tenth Avenue North is ready to get on the road, bringing along new artist Natalie Layne.

Here is what Mike Donehey said about adding Layne, “We’re beyond thrilled to announce we are bringing new rising star Natalie Layne with us. We caught her set at a festival last year and were blown away by her musical prowess and captivating personality. We guarantee these will be unforgettable nights of new Tenth music and classic Tenth songs you’ve come to love.”

The band’s last stop will be in Ashland, Ohio on October 20th. Tickets are on sale now.

So we sing praise to the Father who gave us the Son
Praise to the Spirit who’s livin’ in us
When I was a sinner, He saved me from who I was.

….Jesus Does by We The Kingdom

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

Thanks for listening!

-Dylan

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