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Two WNZR artists received American Music Award nominations!

For King and Country was nominated for Inspirational Artist of the year – they will also perform their collaboration with Dolly Parton for ‘God Only Knows’ during the awards show – read the story from JesusFreakHideout.com here.

Mercy Me also received a nomination for Inspirational Artist of the Year – find out more here with a link to how you can vote through November 20th.

Francesca M. Healy

I’m gonna wrap my arms around my daddy’s neck
And tell him that I’ve missed him
And tell him all about the man that I became…
The answer? ‘Finally Home’ by MercyMe.  Congratulations to Joanne from Mount Vernon who wins the $5 gift certificate to Troyer’s of Apple Valley.
Thanks for listening!
– Joe and Todd

 

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Concerts, conferences and contests!

Today we shared news about two January concert tours:

Winter Jam 2020 – find out more here
Tori Kelly‘s ‘Inspired by True Events’ tour – details by clicking here!

Here is also more information about this weekend’s Restored Conference in Mount Vernon. We’re giving away promo codes for tickets today and tomorrow.

Francesca M. Healy
You picked 12 outsiders nobody would have chosen
and you changed the world…
Well, the moral of the story is…
everybody’s got a purpose!

Thanks for listening!
– Joe and Todd

 

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Countdown for 10/18/19

Here’s this week’s NZ Top 10:

10. Building 429 – Fear No More
9. Bethel Music – Raise a Hallelujah
8. Crowder f/Mandisa – Let It Rain
7. Vertical Worship – Yes I Will
6. Zach Williams – Rescue Story
5. Tauren Wells – God’s Not Done with You
4. Jeremy Camp – Dead Man Walking
3. Lauren Daigle – Rescue
2. Unspoken – Reason
1. Casting Crowns f/Matthew West – Nobody

cc with mw nobody

This week’s New Music Friday additions to the WNZR playlist are below. Click the images to hear the official audio for TobyMac and the live video from We the Kingdom!

TobyMac f/Cochren & Co. – Edge of My Seat

toby collab

We the Kingdom – Holy Water

we the kingdom

Thanks for listening!
– Joe and Hannah

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Big concerts coming!

Today we shared information about two big concerts heading our way – one this week and one in December!

Chris Tomlin and Pat Barrett will be at Grove City’s The Naz THIS Thursday. Doors open at 6:30 and the show begins at 7:00.  Find details here!

Michael W. Smith, Amy Grant and Marc Martel will be doing their Christmas concert at Nationwide Arena on Sunday, December 1st – find out more by clicking here.  Please remember there is an 8-ticket per person limit for this show.

Francesca M. Healy

There is no distance
That cannot be covered
Over and over
You’re not defenseless

The song? Lauren Daigle’s “Rescue” – congratulations to Mary from Fredericktown who guessed correctly and wins the $5 gift certificate to Troyer’s of Apple Valley!

Name That Tune (2)

Today’s song was Jordan Feliz”Changed” – our winner was Demi from Mount Vernon!

Thanks for listening!
– Joe and Hannah

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Airport challenges?

Today’s Family Feud-style question asked: Name something you’d hate to have happen to your ride (taxi, Uber, Lyft) on the way to the airport.

The top four answers were:
1- Car trouble
2- Get in Accident
3- Stuck in traffic
4- Get lost

Congratulations to Ruthie of Mount Vernon who guessed the top two and wins the $5 gift certificate to Troyer’s of Apple Valley.

Remember, too, that you have until 5pm tomorrow to register for the annual Dove Awards Prediction Prize giveaway!  Click here to find out more!

Thanks for listening!
– Joe

 

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NZ Top 10 for 10/11/19

Here’s this week’s countdown:

10. Zach Williams – Rescue Story
9. Vertical Worship – Yes I Will
8. Crowder f/Mandisa – Let It Rain
7. Building 429 – Fear No More
6. Bethel Music – Raise A Hallelujah
5. Jeremy Camp – Dead Man Walking
4. Lauren Daigle – Rescue
3. Tauren Wells – God’s Not Done with You
2. Unspoken – Reason
1. Casting Crowns f/Matthew West – Nobody

New Music Friday this week:

Matthew West God who

 

We The Kingdom – Holy Water (Single) (2019) (Exclusivo ChM ...

 

Do you want to let your pastor know that you appreciate him or her? Click HERE to nominate your pastor for Clergy Appreciation Month!

Wants some CDs from TobyMac, Crowder, Hillsong United and more? Click HERE to cast your guess as to who is going to win the 50th Dove Awards!

Thank you for checking out our blog!
-Hannah and Joe

 

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Books, albums and prizes!

Today Todd shared these stories:

A book from former Audio Adrenaline singer Mark Stuart – read the details and see a video from JesusFreakHideout.com here!

The new album from Zach Williams, Rescue Story, releases this week. Here are the details from NewReleaseTuesday.com.

Francesca M. Healy

I don’t know if you got some shelter
Say a place to hide
I don’t know if you live with friends
In whom you can confide…

The answer is “Big House” by Audio Adrenaline – congratulations to Toni of Mount Vernon, who wins the $5 gift certificate to Troyer’s of Apple Valley.

Today’s Name that Tune song was “When We Pray” by Tauren Wells…our winner was Madison from Mount Vernon!

Thanks, as always, for listening!
– Joe

 

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News and contests!

Today we shared details of WNZR’s annual Dove Awards Prediction Prize Giveaway – click here to find out how to predict and win!

We also shared news about Bethel Music’s Sean Feucht (FOYT) and his decision to run for office – find the story from NewReleaseToday.com here.

Today’s Song Poetry lyrics:
But you helped me see again,
This world is not the end
Jesus, my sweetest friend

The answer went to Cheyenne from Mount Vernon – she correctly guessed Jamie Kimmett – Prize Worth Fighting For and wins the $5 gift certificate to Troyer’s of Apple Valley.

We also played Spelling EEB with our theme, birthday (for WNZR’s 33rd birthday today). Our winner was Linette from Mount Vernon.

Thanks for listening!
– Joe and Todd

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What attracts you to a hotel?

Today Joe and I recapped some of the events that happened this weekend and also shared with you some events that are coming up!
We shared about Festival Latino that went well this past Friday…also we’re gearing up for the Starting Point Run/Walk this Saturday. Find out you can help our WNZR team by clicking here.
Today’s Family Feud-style trivia question was: Name the top two things listed on a motel sign that might encourage you to stay there.
The top six answers were:

1- free cable/movies
2- low rates
3- free food
4- vacancy
5- jacuzzi
6- late check out
Congratulations to Janina from Bellville who wins the $5 gift certificate to Troyer’s of Apple Valley.
Thanks for listening!
– Joe
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