It’s Artist News Day and there is some exciting news in the Christian music today! Emma shared that Chris Tomlin and Hillsong UNITED have extend the Tomlin UNITED Tour. Tickets are on sale now and concerts start on November, 3rd. Jonathon then shared about Colton Dixon releasing a new music video for his new song “Build a Boat.” This music video was a collaboration with Mercy Ship, a charitable organization that runs the world’s first purpose-built civilian hospital ship.
Don’t forget to see Big Blue at the Fredericktown Tomato Show starting Tomorrow September 7th through Saturday September 10th. The Big Blue Crew will also be throwing candy and frisbees at the annual Tomato Show Parade this Saturday at 12:30 pm. Be on the look out to register to win a WNZR Prize Basket. Everyday of the Tomato Show we are giving away an Adult and Kids prize basket. Then on Saturday the 10th we will be giving away one Student prize basket.
You brought me blessings out of a tragedy You turned my old song into a symphony
Answer: New Creation by Mac Powell, Congratulations to Bonnie from
We also played SonFest Trivia and our winner was Kathy from Mount Vernon. Congratulations to Kathy for winning two tickets to SonFest. Stay tuned through out this and week to win SonFest tickets on the Morning Thing at 7:25 am and the Afternoon Drive 5:25 pm!
Today, we welcomed a brand co-host to the Afternoon Drive, Emma Reuss! She is a junior communications and digital media major from Cincinnati, Ohio. Jonathon and Emma will be hosting the show Tuesdays and Thursdays for the fall semester.
Tuesday, as always, was Artist Newsday, and Emma shared a story about CAIN, the musical trio who all welcomed new babies to the world through Instagram posts all throughout this year! You can find the story HERE.
Also in the news, Mac Powell is hosting a FREE VIP virtual concert experience tomorrow, August 31st, at 7:30pm. You can find more information HERE.
Finally, congratulations to Leanna Crawford for her engagement to former-NBA player Cody Zeller! She also announced the occasion on Instagram and you can read the whole story HERE.
Today’s Song Poetry Lyrics:
You brought me blessings out of a tragedy You turned my old song into a symphony
This week For King and Country joined We The Kingdom as making their debuts on the famous Grand Ole Opry stage in Nashville. For Joel and Luke, it happened on Saturday, August 12th. Read more about it from jesusfreakhideout.com HERE.
The YouTube series My Opry Debut recapped We The Kingdom’s night. Read more about how you can watch it HERE.
I’m not gonna fear the storm You are greater than it’s roar I’m not gonna fear the storm I’m not gonna fear at all
The song? Hope Darst’s powerhouse, “Peace Be Still.” Congratulations to Cody from Mount Vernon, who wins the $5 gift card to Round Hill Dairy Ice Cream.
Today’s Artist News focuses on Amy Grant’s recovery and Danny Gokey’s fall lineup. Read more here and get more artist updates at jesusfreakhideout.com
Amy Grant’s management has announces that she will be postponing her previously scheduled tour dates in September and October due to needing more time to recover from injuries and a concussion sustained in a bicycling accident that occurred in Nashville on July 27, 2022.
All concerts will be rescheduled throughout February – April 2023 and tickets will be honored at the new dates. For further updates please visit amygrant.com.
Grant’s manager, Jennifer Cooke, explained the postponement and gave an update on how Amy is doing: “Amy is getting stronger every day. Just as she did after her heart surgery, we are amazed at how fast she heals. However, although she is doing much better, we have made the difficult decision to postpone her fall tour so she can concentrate on her recovery and rebuild her stamina. She wants to be able to give 100% when she tours and, unfortunately, we do not think that will be the case by the time rehearsals would start for the fall dates.
She will resume touring with her Christmas tour with Michael W. Smith and her annual “Christmas At The Ryman” residency with her husband Vince Gill. Amy would like to extend her gratitude for all the many good wishes and prayers offered since the accident. She feels the impact of the collective good will extended her way. Thank you.”
—- Transparent Productions announces that tickets for Danny Gokey‘s “Jesus People” Fall Tour are currently on sale.
Three-time GRAMMY nominee and American Idol alum Danny Gokey will kick off the 27-city tour on September 22 in Vienna, VA, and will wrap on November 6 in Tampa (Plant City), FL. Special guests Jordan Feliz and Tasha Layton will join Danny Gokey for 24 dates.
Gokey will also be doing the first three dates with special guests Unspoken and Dan Bremnes.
Danny shares, “Tasha and Jordan’s music and ministry is a true representation of Jesus People walking out who He’s called us to be, salt and light in the world.”
Jordan Feliz says, “We are so expectant to see how the Lord uses this tour to bring joy and hope to so many people. I am honored to be part of the tour.”
Tasha Layton adds, “I love Danny and Jordan’s music, but I adore their heart for people even more. Times are difficult right now for so many and my prayer is that this tour offers us a chance to gather and turn our eyes toward the One who comforts, heals, and restores.”
Ohio tour dates: 9/29/2022 Christian Life Center, Dayton 10/13/2022 Genoa Baptist Church, Westerville
I want simplicity Where I can rest But I need a miracle To put my past to death
The song is ‘Point to You,’ by We Are Messengers. Congratulations to Ron from Mount Vernon, who guessed correctly and wins the $5 gift card to Round Hill Dairy Ice Cream.
Curb | Word Entertainment artist Blanca released “Mi Sanador,” the Spanish version of her current radio hit “The Healing,” last week.
Her new album, The Heartbreak And The Healing, is set to arrive September 23.
“Mi Sanador (The Healing)” puts a new twist on Blanca’s latest single. Stirring up faith in all who hear this powerful anthem of hope, Blanca shares that she wrote the pop selection as a testimony to the healing she’s experienced in her own heart following a series of life-shaking events.
Blanca reminds listeners that the God who holds the stars and moon in place is the same God who ignites healing in our very souls.
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Transparent Productions is excited to announce Big Daddy Weave’s“Only The Beginning Tour 2022” this fall. The 20-city tour will kick off October 5 in Davenport, IA, and will wrap on November 20 in Myrtle Beach, SC, and feature special guests Austin French and Hannah Kerr.
It includes two stops in Ohio – October 20th in Austintown and October 22nd in Archbold
“So many of us have experienced loss and tragedy over the last couple of years that feels like the end of a season or a relationship or a certain path we’ve been on in life,” Big Daddy Weave collectively shares. “What we love about life in Jesus is that He is the God of new beginnings. Wherever we are right now is only the beginning of what’s ahead in Him, and we’re excited to celebrate that message with all of you on the upcoming Only The Beginning Tour.”
Let every heartbreak And every scar Be a picture that reminds you Who has carried you this far
The song is Danny Gokey’s “Tell Your Heart to Beat Again.” Congratulations to Ruth of Mount Vernon, who solved this STUMPER from last week, so she wins two $5 gift cards to Round Hill Dairy Ice Cream.
Brogan and Jonathon shared some live updates from the Ohio State Fair and shared a sneak peak from an interview with Zach Williams talking about some upcoming singles and tours along with a new album this September!
Today’s Song Poetry lyrics are…
I don’t wanna go through the motions I don’t wanna go one more day Without Your all consuming passion inside of me
The answer… The Motions by Matthew West!
Congratulations to Beth for calling in and correctly guessing those lyrics to win a $5 gift card to Round Hill Dairy Ice Cream!
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