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This week’s headlines…

Four years ago, artist and songwriter Matthew West announced the launch of Story House Collective, a venture inspired by his passion to translate his and others’ stories into impactful experiences.

The company now houses a variety of entities, specifically artist management representing West as well as singer and songwriter Leanna Crawford. Story House Collective also manages the nonprofit ministry popwe and the Matthew West Podcast. 

West announced last week that industry veteran Jimmy Wheeler is joining Story House Collective as General Manager. Wheeler worked within the Sony Music system for 30 years, the last 25 with Provident Entertainment/Sony Music.

Matthew continues to work on new music and record and release new episodes of his podcast. Launched this past August, “The Matthew West Podcast” guests have included Olympian Shawn Johnson, country duo Maddie & Tae, , Karen Kingsbury, and more.

Leanna Crawford will drop a new music video later this month, and plans are underway for a tour later this year. Her self-titled EP released in 2020, and she has a five-day devotional titled Truth I’m Standing On inspired by her song of the same name. 

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We The Kingdom unveils the deluxe edition of Holy Water this Friday (1/8), with a brand new track, “Take Me On A Ride,” as well as 7 of their singles, each recorded in a different setting- live, acoustic and more intimate than before.

There is a new version of “Holy Water” featuring Tasha Cobbs Leonard, plus a new acoustic track of “God So Loved.”

The band includes songwriter Ed Cash and his family- brother Scott, children Franni and Martin and close friend Andrew Bergthold.

Don’t let it arrest you
This fear is fear of fallin’ again
And if you need a refuge
I will be right here until the end

Congratulations to Barbie from Fredericktown, who guessed correctly – Burn the Ships by for King and Country – and wins the $5 gift card to Everlasting Cup.

Thanks for listening!
– Joe

This Is How We Fight Our Battles

Today for Artist Newsday we shared two stories, one about Michael W. Smith and one about Jordan Feliz. TBN will be broadcasting Michael W. Smith’s worship event entitled Surrounded on Wednesday 30/12. Learn more about this event by clicking here.

Jordan Feliz has released another full length album called Say It, which includes his hit single “Glorify”, it also includes a great new song called “Jesus Is Coming Back.” Watch the music video to that song below and learn more about the album by clicking here.

Seen too much to ever doubt it,
Feels so good, I wanna shout it,
Yeah, when I really think about it,
All I wanna do, all I wanna do is

Those lyrics were a stumper, so we will be bringing them back for next week’s game of Song Poetry.

Thanks for listening!
– Alyssa

Christmas Concert Galore!

Today for Artist Newsday we shared two stories. Our first story was about for KING & COUNTRY’s recent Christmas performances, also the news that they have been invited back to the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville to perform for Christmas 2021. Read more about this story by clicking here.

We also shared about Hannah Kerr’s upcoming performance and exclusive interview on Christmas Day on The 700 Club. Learn more about this performance by clicking here.

If you told me all about your sorrows,
I’d tell you about a cure,
If you told me you can’t fight the battle,
There’s a baby boy who won the war

Our lyrics were a stumper today.

We do want to congratulate our Christmas Gift Exchange winners: Cameo of Centerburg and Faith of Mount Vernon.

Thanks for listening!
– Alyssa

Best Song of the Year!

Today for Artist Newsday we shared a great, new story about WNZR Artist Cory Asbury. He has been lauded for having the best Christian AC Song of 2020 with his song “The Father’s House.” Read more by clicking here.

The light’s not thinking about the darkness.
Or the shadow it cast.
A heart that’s planted in forgiveness,
Doesn’t dwell in the past,
So why should I be?

We had a stumper in Song Poetry today, so we will be bringing back these same lyrics next Tuesday!

We do want to congratulate our two Christmas Gift Exchange winners:

Tammy won Matthew West’s “Brand New” CD

Cynthia won Tauren Wells’ “Citizen of Heaven” CD

Thanks for listening!
– Alyssa

Good Morning America & YouTube Play Buttons!

Today for Artist Newsday we shared stories about Casting Crowns and for KING & COUNTRY. Long-standing CCM band, Casting Crowns, hit a great new milestone with surpassing 1 million subscribers on YouTube. They got the golden YouTube play button for reaching that subscriber count. Read more here.

for KING & COUNTRY will be performing on Good Morning America both on Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. Read the full story and learn more details by clicking here.

We got a rockstar preacher,
Who won’t wake us from our dreams,
We want our blessings in our pocket,
We keep our missions overseas,
But for the hurting in our cities,
Would we even cross the street?

Congratulations to Tim of Mount Vernon for correctly guessing that those lyrics were from Casting Crowns with their song “Start Right Here”, he won a $5 Gift Card to Everlasting Cup!

Thanks for listening!
– Alyssa & Lexie

Putting It On Vinyl!

Today for Artist Newsday we shared two stories about Lauren Daigle and Josh Wilson. Lauren Daigle announced she will be releasing a limited-edition vinyl record of her album Look Up Child (which includes tracks “You Say,” “Rescue,” and Still “Rolling Stones”) on December 11th. Learn more by clicking here.

Josh Wilson has done a mash-up of his new great song “Revolutionary” and the Christmas classic “O Come, O Come Emmanuel,” read more and watch the video by clicking here.

I was stacking up the years I spent trading punches with the enemy
Built myself a double thick stone
Tower of lies, higher than the eye could see
Trapped in my flesh and bone

Congratulations to Faith from Howard, Ohio for correctly guessing that those lyrics were from Andrew Ripp and his song “Jericho”. She won a $5 gift card from Everlasting Cup!

Thanks for listening!
– Alyssa and Joe

Lauren Daigle and Mandisa on Artist Newsday Game Time Tuesday!

Lexie and Alyssa share artist news!

Grammy-winner Mandisa has released a brand new single today, “It’s Not Over,” featuring Jasmine Murray and Rita Springer. Read the full story HERE! And Check out the wonderful lyric video for the song HERE!

Multi-platinum selling artist Lauren Daigle continues to reign at the American Music Awards. Find out why HERE!

Now that You saved me
I sing ’cause You gave me
A song of revival
I put it on vinyl

Song: Still Rolling Stones

Artist: Lauren Daigle

Congratulations to Bonnie of Mount Vernon for correctly guessing the song poetry artist and song! She wins a five dollar gift certificate to Everlasting Cup!

Thanks so much for tuning into the Afternoon Drive! – Lexie & Alyssa

Gobble Gobble, Drummer Boy, It’s Artist Newsday Game Time Tuesday!

This week on Artist Newsday, we talk about some silly songs and some drive-in tours!

Matthew West shares a Thanksgiving tune and music video featuring his family that you do not want to miss this holiday season! Read the full story HERE! And make sure you watch the brand new music video to his song Gobble Gobble!

for KING & COUNTRY is embarking on A Drummer Boy Drive-In: The Christmas Tour! Read all about it right HERE.

This is for the second chance

This is for the new romance

Sing it for the loved in vain

Overcame, it’s not too late

Song: Together

Artist: For King & Country with Tori Kelly and Kirk Franklin.

Congratulations to Sherissa for guessing correctly and winning a five dollar gift certificate to Everlasting Cup!

Thank you so much for tuning in to The Afternoon Drive! -Lexie

New Albums & Music Videos! Artist Newsday Game Time Tuesday!

Today on Artist Newsday Game Time Tuesday Alyssa and Lexie share stories about NEEDTOBREATHE & Selah!

GRAMMY® Award-nominated rock band NEEDTOBREATHE has released an official music video for “Banks”. Check out the full story HERE. The Music Video is also right HERE!

 On the heels of winning their 9th and 10th career GMA Dove Awards, Selah releases their new album, Step Into My Story! Read the full story HERE.

It’s so like You to keep pursuing
It’s so like me to go astray,
But You guard my heart with Your truth
The kind of love that’s bullet proof
And I surrender to Your kindness

Song: Known

Artist: Tauren Wells

Congratulations to Lauren of Howard for correctly guessing this stumper and getting two $5 gift certificates to Everlasting Cup!

Thanks so much for listening to The Afternoon Drive! -Lexie & Alyssa

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