Mike shared a story about Terrian releasing her debut album, which has been in the works for several years! You can read more about her album and tour HERE!
Take my life and let it be Set on fire for all to see Break me down, build me up again Don’t leave me the way I’ve been
We’re still looking for the right answer!! It’s a TWO WEEK STUMPER!!
Today, Mike and Abby shared a conversation that Alyssa Sidle had with Lecrae in preparation for Winter Jam! You can listen to their conversation HERE!
It was also Artist Newsday, so Mike shared about For King and Country’s new cover of Michael W. Smith’s “Place in this World.” You can read more about it HERE!
Abby shared news of Tasha Cobbs Leonard’s upcoming book, coming out in May – you can read more about it from JesusFreakHideout.com here.
Take my life and let it be Set on fire for all to see Break me down, build me up again Don’t leave me the way I’ve been
It’s a stumper this week! Check in next week to win that $5 gift card to Watts Restaurant in Utica.
Today, Mike and Abby talked about Winter Jam, which is coming up on Saturday, January 27th In Columbus! Keep listening all week for your chance at winning general admission passes for the show!
Today was also artist news day, so Mike shared about Brandon Heath’s new single, called “He Does (Oh By the Way). You can read more about it HERE!
We’re excited to share a record-breaking story of giving this year! Artist and Grammy-winner Lauren Daigle, whose “The Price Fund” has provided over $3.5 million to charitable organizations since its inception in 2018, announces a record year with over $1 million in donations.
The contributions, 45 in all, include its partnerships with the Music Health Alliance and KultureCity, multiple music schools, and organizations such as and the Caring for Covenant Fund. These partnerships have served to establish a first of its kind combined senior healthcare program and fund designed specifically for music industry veterans and legacy music makers, make event venues across the US accessible through the installation and renovation of sensory rooms, and provide funds to schools which allow children the opportunity to learn through music and arts.
Daigle has provided a way for fans to also participate and join her in The Price Fund’s efforts by donating a portion of every concert ticket sold to the organization. In 2023, over 255,000 people have attended Daigle’s Kaleidoscope Tour.
The mood is right The spirit’s up We’re here tonight And that’s enough
The song? ‘Wonderful Christmastime,‘ recently covered by Blessing Offor! Congratulations to Karen of Mount Vernon who guessed correctly and wins the $5 gift card to Watts Restaurant in Utica.
Today’s winners: – Jessie from Mount Vernon wins a WNZR Mystery T-shirt 3-pack - Joy from Bellville wins a Mary Kay gift bag – congratulations!
It is the last day of fall break for MVNU and Jonathon Langdon joined Mike Basko for a special edition of Artist Newsday!
Today, Mike talked about a new album released by CAIN! Read more here
Also, Jonathon shared a crazy story involving Jason Gray that went down last week! To summarize, a PSA: Always have a way to track your valuables!Read more here
This is where oceans have to part This is where light cuts through the dark This is where I see who You are Nothing’s impossible
These lyrics were a stumper this week, but make sure to listen in next week as we double our prize with TWO $5 gift cards to Watt’s Restaurant in Utica!
Yes, we’re talking about Blessing Offor – the Dove-nominated artist is coming to Mount Vernon Nazarene University on Saturday 9/16 for Sonfest 2023. Blessing is also re-releasing his album, “My Tribe,” as a deluxe edition on 9/1. Read more about it from JesusFreakHideout.com here!
Maverick City Music embarks on a tour of Big Ten country in November, plus gets ready for a new EP release. Find out more here.
You took a shepherd boy and made him a King So I’m gonna trust you and give you everything I’ll be a conqueror ’cause you fight for me I’ll be a champion claiming your victory
The answer? Sanctus Real – Confidence
Congratulations to Kristi from Mount Vernon, who wins the $5 gift card to Watts Restaurant in Utica.
The Gospel Music Association is pleased to announce nominees for the 54th Annual GMA Dove Awards. Top male nominees include Brandon Lake with eleven (11) nominations, songwriter Jeff Pardo with eight (8) nominations, and Jason Ingram and Kirk Franklin receiving six (6) nominations each.
Top female nominees include Katy Nichole, who picked up four (4) nominations with Lauren Daigle, Naomi Raine, and Tasha Cobbs Leonard each receiving three (3) nominations.
Voted on by the GMA Professional Membership, this year’s nominees were chosen from over 2,046 submitted entries. The GMA Dove Awards Nashville event will be held October 17th, 2023, and will air exclusively on TBN and the TBN app, Friday, October 20th, 2023 8:00p.m. ET and 10:00p.m. ET.
So when it feels like all of this pain is never gonna end Brought to my knees by all of these things I don’t understand, don’t understand I will let the weight of my fear fall like sand
Jeremy Camp, Out of My Hands
Congratulations to 8-year-old Sarah from Mount Vernon, who wins the $5 gift card to Watts Restaurant.
We are thrilled to let you know that Blessing Offor is joining the lineup for this year’s Sonfest outdoor music festival at MVNU, Saturday, September 16!
For King & Country also announces the return of their Christmas tour. It’s not coming to Ohio, but that means there might be a Christmas road trip in your future! They start Nov. 25th in Chicago and wrap up with three dates at the Grand Old Opry Dec. 20-22. Find out more here from our friends at jesusfreakhideout.com
CONCERT TICKET WINNER: Stacy from Mount Vernon GENERAL ADMISSION TICKET WINNER: Ben from Mount Vernon Congrats!
We are so excited to let you know that Chris and Lauren Tomlin’s non-profit foundation, “FOR OTHERS,” in partnership with the Troubadour Golf and Field Club in College Grove, Tennessee and Discovery Land Company Foundation, raised over $12 million at the 2nd Annual Troubadour For Others Vision Gathering in May.
Over 30 celebrities from across sports and music participated in the benefit golf tournament and auction, including Drew Brees, TobyMac, Kirk Herbstreit, Vince Gill, Ben Roethlisberger and Carrie Underwood.
For Others President David Nasser called the event, “400 people united to do together what we could never do alone. The funds raised will allow us to push the gas pedal even harder as we serve America’s vulnerable and help them find safe and loving homes.”
Chris said, “This year’s Troubadour For Others Vision Gathering exceeded our expectations in countless ways. What a day! Best golf experience, incredible ladies’ gathering, and most of all, we witnessed an evening of laughter and heart that reached beyond our highest hopes. Because of the generosity of our guests, we’ll be able to fund even more adoptions than planned this year so that families can focus on welcoming their new child wholeheartedly without financial stress. I’m so sincerely grateful to everyone who attended and to those who chose to donate. You’re our heroes.”
Proceeds will go to help improve the lives of vulnerable kids and families across the USA.
CAIN
After selling out 22 shows during their first-ever headlining tour this Spring, award winning sibling trio, CAIN, has added 33 new tour dates to their Fall 2023 calendar, extending the CAIN Live & In Color Tour presented by World Vision, promoted by Premier Productions. Joined by Katy Nichole and David Leonard, CAIN Live & In Color will kick off Wednesday, September 20, in Baton Rouge, LA.
“This fall, we are coming to 33 cities across the US on our LIVE AND IN COLOR Tour,” said Taylor Cain. “We were inspired to name the tour LIVE AND IN COLOR because wearing matching colors has become part of our tradition. We want the audience to join us in wearing the chosen color for each night and together we create a family experience for everyone.”
“We’re trying to do something new with our tour! We want people to get to know who we are and the other artists joining us.” added Logan Cain. “We promise you are going to experience something very unique which includes fun and entertainment as well as ministry, worship and a chance to encounter the presence of God.”
(Joe’s CAIN color pop from Momentum 2023 in Orlando, FL)
I breathe the air of freedom in knowing my life Is better off in Your hands The past is gone, what’s done is done Now I’m alive and I’m never gonna look back
…and we have a stumper! We’ll bring it back next week.
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