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New Singles Everywhere!

Today for Artist News Day we shared two stories about Danny Gokey and about NEEDTOBREATHE and Carrie Underwood.

Danny Gokey has released a new single called ‘Stand in Faith’ which will be on his upcoming album coming out on August 20th. Learn more about this release by clicking here and watch the lyric video below:

NEEDTOBREATHE have collaborated with Carrie Underwood for a fun and nostalgic new single. This new song will be on NEEDTOBREATHE’s upcoming album which comes out later this year. Learn more about this release by clicking here and watch the music video below:

Higher than the eye can see
Trapped in my flesh and bone
Crying out to You, Lord
I’m desperate
Love, come rattle this cage and set me free

Congratulations to Tony of Howard for correctly answering that those lyrics were from Andrew Ripp and his song ‘Jericho’, he won two $5 gift cards to Everlasting Cup!

Thanks for listening!
– Alyssa & Jonathon

Reimagined Music!

Lexie & Alyssa come to you with artist news! Specifically, new music news from two staple artists on WNZR.

On April 16th, two-time GRAMMY Award® and multi-GMA Dove Award® winner Zach Williams dropped a new song, “Turn It Over.” You can read the full story HERE!

 Riley Clemmons has released an exclusive new version of her powerful new single “Keep on Hoping.” Read the full story on this new music HERE!

Somewhere hidden in the noise there’s a truth 

Someone to believe and hang onto 

In each and every little word that you hear 

I pray that one thing would be so clear 

These lyrics were a stumper! tune in next week to try again!

Thank you so much for tuning into The Afternoon Drive! – Alyssa & Lexie

A New Rendition

Today for Artist News Day we shared stories about Crowder and Maverick City Music and a story about Ellie Holcomb.

Crowder and Maverick City Music have put out a brand new rendition of Crowder’s recent hit song ‘Good God Almighty’. Check out the full story by clicking here and watch the music video below:

Ellie Holcomb is putting out a brand new album entitled Canyon which is set to release in June. To learn more about this album read the article by clicking here and watch the title track music video below:

When He said your name, the thing that filled your veins
Was more than blood, it’s the kind of love that washes sin away
Now the door is open, wide and the stones rolled aside

Congratulations to Sherisa of Mount Vernon for correctly answering that those lyrics were from CAIN with their song ‘Rise Up (Lazarus)’, she won 2 $5 gift cards to Everlasting Cup!

Thanks for listening!
– Alyssa

MercyMe Back With New Album!

Today for Artist News Day we shared stories about MercyMe and their album and we shared the news of a great, new single from Elevation Worship and Maverick City Music.

MercyMe is set to release a full length album called inhale (exhale) on April 30th. Read the full story about this new album by clicking here and watch the lyric video for their new single off of this album called ‘On Our Way’ below:

Elevation Worship and Maverick City Music are coming together a collaboration worship album called Old Church Basement which is also set to released on April 30th. Read the full article about this new album by clicking here and watch the video for their new single called ‘JIREH’ below:

All things are possible

When we believe

Old chains are breakable

When we receive

Yahweh

You keep Your promises

Congratulations to Barbie of Fredericktown for correctly answering that those lyrics were from Maverick City Music with their song ‘Man of Your Word’ ft. Chandler Moore & KJ Scriven. She won a $5 gift card to Everlasting Cup!

Thanks for listening!
– Alyssa & Joe

New Songs All Around!

Today for Artist News Day we shared stories about Zach Williams and Colton Dixon, both artists have brand new singles and lyric videos.

Check out the story about Zach Williams’ new single called ‘Stand My Ground’ by clicking here and watch the lyric video below:

Read the full story about Colton Dixon’s new single called ‘Made to Fly’ by clicking here and watch the lyric video below:

Oh, I have days I lose the fight
Try my best but just don’t get it right
Well I talk a talk that I don’t walk
And miss the moments right before my eyes

Congratulations to Bonnie of Mount Vernon for correctly answering that those lyrics were from Zach Williams with his song ‘Less Like Me’. She won 2 $5 gift cards to Everlasting Cup!

Thanks for listening!
– Alyssa

Zach Williams Strikes Grammy Gold!

Today for Artist News Day we shared stories about Zach Williams and Hannah Kerr.

Zach Williams and Dolly Parton won a Grammy with their hit single “There Was Jesus”, taking home the award for Best Contemporary Christian Music Performance/Song. Read the full story about their win by clicking here.

Hannah Kerr has released a brand new single entitled “Same God”, check out the lyric video below and read the full story about this new song by clicking here.

Oh, I have days I lose the fight
Try my best but just don’t get it right
Well I talk a talk that I don’t walk
And miss the moments right before my eyes

These lyrics were a stumper and we will bring them back for next week’s game!

Thanks for listening!
– Alyssa & Todd

Music Festivals Are Back!

Today for Artist Newsday we shared two new stories about Kingdom Come Festival 2021 and a new live album from Tauren Wells.

Kingdom Come Festival 2021 has been officially announced! This 2-day rock festival takes place in Greentown, Illinois, just outside Louisville, Kentucky; June 18-June 19 are the dates and camping and admission are free! The headliner for Friday is The Letter Black, and Saturday will be anchored by Disciple. Other artists included are Fight The Fade, TJ Harris of Decyfer Down, The Protest, Relent, Chaotic Resemblance, Jenna Parr, and more. Full line ups are available at the Kingdom Come website. Learn more and read the full news article by clicking here.

During a time when music lovers are longing for a live concert experience, GRAMMY® nominee Tauren Wells felt compelled to release Citizen of Heaven LIVE, which includes 15 audio tracks and 4 videos that were recorded during his album launch event in January 2020 at Lakewood Church in his hometown of Houston, TX. Learn more about this album and read the full article by clicking here.

There is no fear, ’cause I believe
There is no doubt, ’cause I have seen
Your faithfulness, my fortress, over and over

Congratulations to Barbie of Fredericktown for correctly answering that those lyrics were from Tauren Wells with his song “Famous For (I Believe” which features Jenn Johnson. She won a $5 gift card to Everlasting Cup.

Thanks for listening!
– Alyssa & Todd

Big News For Lauren Daigle & Andrew Ripp!

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

Listen to the new Lauren Daigle song 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

New Music and Tour Announcements!

Lexie & Alyssa excitedly bring you new artist news this week for Artist Newsday Game-Time Tuesday!

There’s new music from Cade Thompson! He has penned a honest and tender-hearted love song titled “Dear Future Wife”.  Check out the full story HERE.

You can also watch that video right HERE!

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

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