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A Special Christmas Concert and 2024 Dove Awards!

Mike shared about the announcement for the 2024 Annual GMA Dove Awards, which will be taking place this October! Make sure to save the date and read more about it here.

Abby talked about FOR KING AND COUNTRY, and how they have partnered with Melodic Caring Project to stream their concert at the Grand Ole Opry to kids in hospital care over the holidays. The band also gave special shout-outs to nine of these patients around the country, saying “They couldn’t be there in-person with us so we were honored to stream the show to them to send them some love and encouragement.” Click here for more about this event.

That’s not all to share about FOR KING AND COUNTRY, as they are also celebrating the Platinum certification of single “Fix My Eyes!”

“Red letters coming off the page. Flooding my heart with amazing grace. I knew then I believed, and those roots run deep”

Congratulations to Bonnie of Mount Vernon for getting it right! The answer was Sunday Sermons by Anne Wilson, and Bonnie will receive TWO gift cards to Watt’s Restaurant for guessing last week’s stumper.

Thanks for listening!

-Mike and Abby

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First Artist News Day of the New Year!

This Afternoon, Mike shared some exciting news about some of our WNZR Artists!

In 2023. Lauren Daigle raised over 1 million dollars in non-profits with her “Price Fund”, which she uses to help at-risk youth, children, and the elderly. You can read more about her “Price Fund” HERE!

In other news, NEEDTOBREATHE released a single on New Years Eve called, “I Don’t Wanna Worry” as well as a heartfelt thank you to their fans. You can read it HERE!

Mike also shared Isaiah 43:18-19, which says, “Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland.” It’s a great reminder that God is doing new things during this new year!

Lyrics: “Red letters coming off the page. Flooding my heart with amazing grace. I knew then I believed, and those roots run deep”

Today’s Song Poetry was a stumper! Tune in next week for a chance to win two $5 gift cards to Watts’ restaurant in Utica!

Thanks for listening and Happy New Year!

-Mike

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Big year for giving!

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!

Thanks for listening and Merry Christmas!
– Joe

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Short and Sweet

Today Abby had a shortened version of the show! She shared about Michael Tait’s upcoming debut at Nashville’s Grand Ole Opry, where he will be performing some Christmas classics from his recently released holiday project– I Believe in Christmas. Read more here.

This night we pray

Our lives will show

This dream He had

Each child still knows

…And this week was a stumper! That means next time will be worth TWO gift cards to Watt’s Restaurant in Utica.

Shout out to Paul, though, for winning our Christmas Gift Exchange!

Thanks for listening,

Abby Almodovar

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Christmas Music and Casting Crowns!

We are celebrating Christmas in full swing here at WNZR with the Holly Jolly 25, which means 25 days packed full of holiday tunes!

One of the new Christmas songs added to our playlist this year is We The Kingdom’s “Christmas in Hawaii,” which Abby shared the story behind for today’s artist news. Although the group had no plans to release this song initially, the tragic fires occurring in Maui this year changed that plan. Now, a portion of all proceeds for this song will go to a nonprofit organization dedicated to education for children living on the island of Maui. Read more here.

The music video for this track has just been released, featuring a stop-motion animation style and a fun Santa story set in Hawaii!

In other news, Mike talked about the recently announced extension to the Casting Crowns 20th Anniversary Tour: A Live Anniversary Experience. They will be adding a spring leg to this tour, a celebration of the band’s 20 years together with a live orchestra. To read more about the live show as well as Casting Crown’s new feature film, click here!

Chains shall he break, for the slave is our brother

And in His name all oppression shall cease

Sweet hymns of joy in grateful chorus raise we

Let all within us praise His holy name

Congratulations to Chris for guessing it! Today’s song was O Holy Night, and Chris will be receiving TWO gift cards to Watt’s Restaurant after last week’s stumper.

Thanks for listening!

-Mike and Abby

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A Thanksgiving Performance and Charity of the Year

For Artist Newsday, Mike talked about what Caleb & John have been up to over the holidays. The duo just performed their debut hit “Hallelujah Feeling”– which has become the highest charting debut single by a new artist this year– in Houston’s H-E-B Thanksgiving Day Parade! Click here for more about them.

Abby shared that Natalie Grant’s outreach organization, Hope For Justice, was named Charity of the Year at the 5th Annual .ORG Awards. Hope for Justice aims to fight human trafficking and all those affected– and they will receive a donation of $60,000 from the Public Interest Registry along with the award. Natalie Grant has shared that her passion for this cause began after an eye-opening trip to India, which inspired her to become co-founder of Hope for Justice. If you want to read more about this outreach, click here.

But I picked myself back up and I started telling me

No, my God’s not done making me a masterpiece

He’s still working on me

We did not have a winner for today’s Song Poetry…so that means next week will be worth TWO gift cards to Watt’s Restaurant.

Thanks for listening!

-Mike and Abby

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GRAMMY Nominations and Tour Announcements for 2024!

The GRAMMY nominations have just been announced! Artists who have been nominated for 2024 include Blessing Offor, Cody Carnes, Lauren Daigle, Lecrae and Phil Wickham. View the full list!

Abby shared about Phil Wickham’s announcement of his “I Believe” tour– heading to 15 cities across the country (including Dayton) in 2024! You can purchase tickets here.

MercyMe will also be touring next year! Mike talked about their upcoming “Always Only Jesus Tour,” which will be joined by Newsboys and David Leonard next spring. You can check out those tour dates here.

It your thoughts are like a storm and you can’t stop the rain

If you’re carrying your past like it’s a ball and chain

If you feel like it won’t get better

There’s hope, don’t you dare say never

A big shout out to Sarah for correctly guessing today’s Song Poetry– it was Say Goodbye (Say Hello) by The Afters!

Congratulations to Kristi for being the 5th caller– she now has a chance to win a turkey from Smithhisler Meats!

Thanks for listening!

-Mike and Abby

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A New Song PLUS Another Addition to Our Playlist

Today Abby shared about a new release from Phil Wickham– a song dedicated to his wife Mallory to celebrate 15 years of their marriage! The track is called “Just Too Good,” and you can read about it here.

We also have a new song added to our WNZR playlist, God is With Us by The Afters! Mike shared a little bit about the impact that song has had on listeners everywhere since its release with its encouraging message– God is always with us, even in the moments when we struggle to feel Him.

Your voice is a burning bush

Your voice is a million things

Your voice is the sound of thundering hooves

Your voice is hummingbird’s wings

And the answer is … I Don’t Want to Miss It— Ellie Holcomb! Congratulations to Janell for guessing the song and winning a gift card to Watt’s Restaurant!

Also shoutout to Pat from Mount Vernon for catching the first turkey gobble, and to Donna from Mount Vernon for calling in during the second hour!

They are now entered into the drawing for the Totally Tasty Tom Turkey hunt, with a chance at winning a Thanksgiving turkey from Smithhislers Meats.

As always, thanks for listening!

– Mike and Abby

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Anniversary Celebration!

Congratulations to Casting Crowns for celebrating 20 years as a band! Abby shared about their new album– a re-release of Lifesongs, featuring some awesome collaborations (like MercyMe, Matthew West, Katy Nichole, and Big Daddy Weave, to name a few). They are also releasing a movie called Home by Sunday, which will be hitting select theaters on November 30th!

In other news, TobyMac has just released a new music video for his song “Faithfully,” from his most recent album LIFE AFTER DEATH. He is also currently on tour with MercyMe and Zach Williams, and this unforgettable trio will be in Columbus this month! See ticket information here.

Who am I that the King of the world

Would give one single thought about my broken heart?

Who am I that the God of all grace

Wipes the tears from my face and says “Come as you are?”

This week was a stumper! That means you can tune in next time for a chance at double the prize… TWO gift cards to Watt’s Restaurant.

Thanks for listening!

-Mike and Abby

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