Today our stories for Artist Newsday were about Sidewalk Prophet’s new studio album ‘The Things That Got Us Here’ which came out on July 3rd. Read more about this new release by clicking here.
We also shared about Chris Tomlin announcing a new concert series called the ‘Worship Tailgate Tour’, learn more by clicking here.
Every breath I breathe, In my own heartbeat, I know You’re always right here with me, Nothing is mundane, Your glory is displayed.
Congratulations to Josiah from Mount Vernon for correctly guessing that those lyrics were from Hannah Kerr with her song ‘Ordinary’, he won the Capital Kings ‘I Feel So Alive’ CD.
On Sunday, the legendary Amy Grant shared openly about her recent heart surgery on her Instagram account…Amy successfully underwent the procedure on June 3 to correct a partial anomalous pulmonary venous return (PAPVR), a congenital heart condition.let’s keep praying for her full recovery!
Hi everybody…. I know there is so much going on in the world right now. This is a crazy, broken, yet beautiful time. And in the midst of all of that – in the midst of all of our awareness and becoming and learning to love and see each other – I’ve had this really unique experience of having an unanticipated open heart surgery. The only way I can explain my experience would be to ask you to imagine a non-runner who was signed up for a marathon. I didn’t want it, but I had to have it anyway and it was a week ago Wednesday. And as people heard about the surgery I started getting messages: “I’m praying for you” …“I’m praying for you”. People I worked with decades ago, people who have come to my concerts or listen to my music, my work family, people on social media, and my own friends and family all offered their prayers. And now, ten days later, I just want to say, from the moment I went to the hospital, if it really were a marathon race, I felt like I got into that runners block and as soon as it was time for the race to start there was this massive West Texas wind at my back.. just pushing me through. Even stuff I was really scared about felt like nothing more than just a deep breath and something supernatural pushed me through it. My recovery has honestly felt miraculous. And so I want to say thank you to each person who said a prayer for me. Prayer changes everything. Let’s keep those prayers going for our country and lets turn all the brokenness into love and seeing each other. I love you. Amy
Amy’s pics from Instagram on Sunday 6/14
Click here for a story from JesusFreakHideout.com to find out how Tauren Wells teamed up with other friends in Texas to reward 2020 graduates!
There’s a light you don’t notice Until you’re standing in the dark And there’s a strength that’s growing Inside your shattered heart
Last week, Gotee Records’ Ryan Stevenson released his new studio album, Wildest Dreams. The first radio single, “Amadeo (Still My God)” is currently in the NZ Top 10.
“These songs are a collection of deep prayers, brokenness, joy, victory, celebration, defeat, pain, grief and reflection,” shares Ryan about Wildest Dreams. “It makes me feel so many things, most importantly, it moves my heart closer to Jesus! I pray it does the same for you and I’m so excited to share it.”
Wildest Dreams hopefully inspires the listener to move to a place of trust and dependence on God.
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GRAMMY® nominated, multiple American Music Award and Dove Award winning band MercyMe performed the National Anthem to kick off the Indycar Genesys 300 race this past Saturday at Texas Motor Speedway. The band pre-recorded the anthem to comply with COVID-19 guidelines.
MercyMe recently released their latest single, “Hurry Up And Wait,” in follow-up to their 48th #1 song “Almost Home,” which held the top spot on Billboard’s Christian charts for a combined total of 17 weeks.
Currently in the studio, the band plans to release a new full-length project later this year or early 2021.
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After announcing on April 3rd that the 16th Annual BRO-AM event in San Diego wouldn’t be happening, Switchfoot has figured out a way to keep the festivities alive via an online event! The June 27th event that also features NEEDTOBREATHE, Colony House, and Judah and the Lion!
Dear Friends!
Every year in June, we gather together at our local beach to lift our voices in support of at-risk youth within our community. We’ve been doing this together for 15 years, raising more than 1.5 million dollars in support of these incredible kids.
This year, since we can’t safely have a concert with thousands of people on the beach, we’re taking the show online! This isn’t just any old Instagram or Facebook live stream, no… We’re going BIG! We’ll have a full stage, lights, live chat and more!
Join us June 27th at 5PM PST on SWITCHFOOT.comas we come together (digitally) in support of at-risk kids in both our local San Diego and NationalCommunities! Can’t make it at 5PM on the dot? No problem! The stream will be accessible until the end of the month. You can tune in live, or catch it with your morning coffee the next day!
We started the BRO-AM 16 years ago with one goal: to give back to the next generation. This year, the needs within our community and country are greater than ever.
All net proceeds of your BRO-AM streaming ticket will bring immediate, much needed relief and support to six amazing organizations:
Feeding America A Step Beyond Challenged Athletes Foundation Feeding San Diego Monarch Schools & VH1 Save The Music
Maybe redemption has stories to tell Maybe forgiveness is right where you fell Where can you run to escape from yourself? Where you gonna go?
The answer? Switchfoot – Dare You To Move. Congratulations to Mandy from Fredericktown who guessed correctly and wins Pat Barrett’s self-titled CD!
Curb | Word Entertainment recording artist Natalie Grant, along with her husband, GRAMMY Award-winning songwriter and producer, Bernie Herms, performed an online concert event live from the iconic Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, Tenn. on Tuesday, May 26, 2020. The special event, which was benefitting Hope for Justice, an international non-profit organization co-founded by Grant that works to end modern-day slavery, raised over $150,000, was streamed by over half of a million people, and was the culmination of Natalie and Bernie’s “A Song A Day Keeps The Crazies Away” series, which has garnered over 30 million streams since March 17.
Colton Dixon‘s “Miracles” has hit No. 1 on Billboard‘s Christian Hot AC/CHR chart.
“I’m so grateful to all the stations and listeners for getting this song to number one,” Dixon says. “What an incredible journey the past few months with this song have been so far. I feel like our country, our world, is in a place where we need hope maybe more than ever. The stories I’ve heard from fans all over about how during this time they’ve been able to see the little things, the little daily miracles God does in a bigger way now, is really why I wrote this song. Each day, even in the midst of hard times, there is always something we can be grateful for.”
Dixon and his wife Annie are expecting their first children in just a few months, twin girls. Also included on COLTON DIXON is the first love song he’s ever written, dedicated to Annie.
Today I shared stories about Jeremy and Adie Camp and the whirlwind that has been the last two months! The Camps sat down with CCM magazine to talk about their marriage book, In Unison, the movie I Still Believe and the disruption of COVID-19. Find the link here.
Lauren Daigle is releasing two of her big hits in Spanish! Read about the releases of “Tu Dices” (You Say) and “Rescata” (Rescue) here from JesusFreakHideout.com
When sorrows roar and troubles rage You whisper peace when I don’t have the words to say I won’t lose hope when storms won’t break
The answer? Chris McClarney and Hollyn’s song, “I’m Listening.” Congratulations to Sandi from Mount Vernon, who wins the digital copy of I Still Believe and a WNZR GameOn shirt.
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