Lexie & Todd Bring you artist news for Andrew Ripp & Lauren Daigle.
Soulful singer-songwriter Andrew Ripp landed his first No. 1 single with his song “Jericho” at Billboard’s Christian Airplay, Christian AC Monitored, and Christian AC Indicator. Check out the full story HERE
two-time GRAMMY Award winner and multi-platinum selling artist Lauren Daigle has released the long awaited, “Hold On To Me.” Check out the full story HERE
Truth was crashing through the pride and the blame Cutting straight into the heart of me Long before I ever called your name You were fighting for my victory
The Answer is Jericho by Andrew Ripp! Congrats to Bonnie from Mount Vernon for correctly guessing and winning a $5 Gift Certificate to Everlasting Cup!
Thanks so much for tuning into the Afternoon Drive! – Lexie & Todd
Kari Jobe has announced a new tour! Jobe has announced The Blessing USA Tour. Named after Jobe’s GRAMMY-nominated and Dove Award-winning hit! Check out the full story HERE!
If you’re interested in tickets, you can get more information HERE.
If I could talk to myself eight years ago Seeing what I’ve seen knowing what I know I would tell that quiet kid There’ll be days ahead When it doesn’t make sense I would tell him he can trust Your hand ‘Cause now I gotta picture of the greater plan
This week’s song poetry lyrics were a stumper! listen next week for your chance to win!
Thanks so much for listening to The Afternoon Drive! – Lexie & Alyssa
Today for Artist Newsday we shared two stories, one about Lauren Daigle and Leanna Crawford.
Lauren Daigle is kicking off 2021 with the release of her new single, “Hold On To Me.” It marks her first offering since the release of 2018’s GRAMMY Award winning break out album Look Up Child. “Hold On To Me,” to be released February 26th combines Daigle’s legendary range and powerhouse vocals with the sweeping melody and heartfelt lyrics that convey a deep message of hope.
“The thing I love most about this song is that it lends itself to someone who is feeling incredibly vulnerable, someone who is feeling insecure, or uncertain,” shares Daigle. “There are times we may need a reminder of who we are and that we are worthy of having joy in our lives. In moments where the future may look uncertain and unknown, this is a song of hope that any person can cling to.”
Leanna Crawford has put out a brand new single called “Mean Girls” and she just recently released a new music video to go along with the single. Sharing the message of the song, Crawford explains, “The words we use are powerful. Some words can build people up while other hurtful words can tear down. Sadly, we’ve all experienced the latter and it’s those words that we just can’t seem to get out of heads no matter how old we are. I wrote this song as a prayer for myself but also for you because sometimes we need to be reminded that our worth is so much more than words.”
Read the full story by clicking here and check out the music video below:
Doubts, I’ve had my share of doubts But never more than right now I’m wondering where are You I’m on the edge of fall apart But somehow Your promises Find my troubled heart
These lyrics were a stumper and we will be bringing them back for next week’s game of Song Poetry!
Today for Artist Newsday we shared two stories about Cochren & Co. and Pat Barrett.
Cochren & Co. have released their first full length album called Don’t Lose Hope. This album includes hit songs like “Church (Take Me Back)”, “One Day”, and “Who Can”. Read the full story about this new release by clicking here and check out the lyric video to Cochren & Co.’s song “Who Can” below:
Pat Barrett has released his sophomore album called Act Justly, Love Mercy, Walk Humbly. Read the full story about this new release by clicking here and listen to one of the new songs off this album, called “Canvas and Clay”, below:
I can be prone to wonder, full of pride sometimes I don’t make it easy to love this heart of mine I can get so distracted, caught up in doubt and fear But every time I think You’ve left me, You’re still right here
Congratulations to Bonnie of Mount Vernon for answering that those lyrics were from Cochren & Co.’s song “Who Can”. She won a $5 gift card to Everlasting Cup!
Today for Artist Newsday we shared stories about WNZR artists Zach Williams and Mandisa.
Zach Williams has released a brand new single called “Less Like Me” and a new music video for this song as well. This song is coming hot off the heels of his #1 hit “There Was Jesus.” Read the full story by clicking here. Check out the music video below:
Mandisa has also released a new single called “Breakthrough” to kick off 2021 just right. Read the full story about this song by clicking here. Check out the song below:
Death had a stronghold, but your life was stronger Rose from the grave, rose up from the grave When evil is rising, you’re rising higher With power to save, with power to save
Congratulations to Brenda of Fredericktown for correctly guessing that those lyrics were from Mandisa and Jon Reddick with their song “You Keep Hope Alive”, she won a $5 gift card to Everlasting Cup!
Four years ago, artist and songwriter Matthew West announced the launch of Story House Collective, a venture inspired by his passion to translate his and others’ stories into impactful experiences.
The company now houses a variety of entities, specifically artist management representing West as well as singer and songwriter Leanna Crawford. Story House Collective also manages the nonprofit ministry popwe and the Matthew West Podcast.
West announced last week that industry veteran Jimmy Wheeler is joining Story House Collective as General Manager. Wheeler worked within the Sony Music system for 30 years, the last 25 with Provident Entertainment/Sony Music.
Matthew continues to work on new music and record and release new episodes of his podcast. Launched this past August, “The Matthew West Podcast” guests have included Olympian Shawn Johnson, country duo Maddie & Tae, , Karen Kingsbury, and more.
Leanna Crawford will drop a new music video later this month, and plans are underway for a tour later this year. Her self-titled EP released in 2020, and she has a five-day devotional titled Truth I’m Standing On inspired by her song of the same name.
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We The Kingdom unveils the deluxe edition of Holy Water this Friday (1/8), with a brand new track, “Take Me On A Ride,” as well as 7 of their singles, each recorded in a different setting- live, acoustic and more intimate than before.
There is a new version of “Holy Water” featuring Tasha Cobbs Leonard, plus a new acoustic track of “God So Loved.”
The band includes songwriter Ed Cash and his family- brother Scott, children Franni and Martin and close friend Andrew Bergthold.
Don’t let it arrest you This fear is fear of fallin’ again And if you need a refuge I will be right here until the end
Congratulations to Barbie from Fredericktown, who guessed correctly – Burn the Ships by for King and Country – and wins the $5 gift card to Everlasting Cup.
Today for Artist Newsday we shared two stories, one about Michael W. Smith and one about Jordan Feliz. TBN will be broadcasting Michael W. Smith’s worship event entitled Surrounded on Wednesday 30/12. Learn more about this event by clicking here.
Jordan Feliz has released another full length album called Say It, which includes his hit single “Glorify”, it also includes a great new song called “Jesus Is Coming Back.” Watch the music video to that song below and learn more about the album by clicking here.
Seen too much to ever doubt it, Feels so good, I wanna shout it, Yeah, when I really think about it, All I wanna do, all I wanna do is
Those lyrics were a stumper, so we will be bringing them back for next week’s game of Song Poetry.
Today for Artist Newsday we shared two stories. Our first story was about for KING & COUNTRY’s recent Christmas performances, also the news that they have been invited back to the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville to perform for Christmas 2021. Read more about this story by clicking here.
We also shared about Hannah Kerr’s upcoming performance and exclusive interview on Christmas Day on The 700 Club. Learn more about this performance by clicking here.
If you told me all about your sorrows, I’d tell you about a cure, If you told me you can’t fight the battle, There’s a baby boy who won the war
Our lyrics were a stumper today.
We do want to congratulate our Christmas Gift Exchange winners: Cameo of Centerburg and Faith of Mount Vernon.
Today for Artist Newsday we shared a great, new story about WNZR Artist Cory Asbury. He has been lauded for having the best Christian AC Song of 2020 with his song “The Father’s House.” Read more by clicking here.
The light’s not thinking about the darkness. Or the shadow it cast. A heart that’s planted in forgiveness, Doesn’t dwell in the past, So why should I be?
We had a stumper in Song Poetry today, so we will be bringing back these same lyrics next Tuesday!
We do want to congratulate our two Christmas Gift Exchange winners:
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