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New Records to Release!

Today, Mike and Abby shared news about new and upcoming albums in the Christian Music Industry!

Mike shared about We Are Messengers’ new album titled “Where the Joy Is”, which includes radio single “God be the Glory” as well as collaborations with Blanca and Ben Fuller. You can read more about the album HERE!

Abby shared about Crowder’s upcoming album “The Exile”, which is coming out on May 31st! The latest track “— [DASH]” features TobyMac and a powerful message. You can read more about this project HERE!

All my life, I’ve been told I belong at the end of the line

With all the other not-quites, with all the never-get-it-rights

But it turns out they’re the ones You were lookin’ for all this time

And the tune is… Casting Crowns– Nobody (featuring Matthew West)! Shout out to Andrew for getting this one! He wins a $5 gift card to Watt’s Restaurant in Utica.

Thanks for listening!

-Mike and Abby

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Lauren Daigle returns to Ohio!

Today for Artist News Day we shared exciting things going on in the Christian music industry!

First, Lauren Daigle has been announced for the Ohio State Fair this Summer! The show will be July 29th at 7pm. The Morning Thing will be giving away tickets this week to the Fair Concert! You can find more information HERE!

Mike also talked about Jeremy Camp and his recent heart surgery. The surgery was successful, and he is now at home recovering. Camp underwent surgery March 11 to treat atrial fibrillation (AFib), a condition where the heart rhythm becomes irregular and often rapidly beats, leading to symptoms like difficulty in breathing and reduced ability to function normally. In fact, the surgery went so well that he will be back on tour next week!

Newsboys also have some exciting news! Click here to learn more from our friends at JesusFreakHideout.com.

Go tell the world about me
I was dead but now I live
I’ve gotta go now for a little while
But goodbye is not the end

Congratulations to Linda from Utica, who correctly guessed CAIN with ‘The Commission.’ She wins the $5 gift card to Watts Restaurant, also in Utica!

Congratulations to Cynthia for being the first caller and winning a pair of WinterJam passes to the Cincinnati show taking place on March 24!

Thanks for listening!
– Joe, Abby and Mike

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Jason Gray partners and Elevation tours!

For today’s Artist Newsday, Mike and Abby talked about some exciting things going on in the Christian music industry!

Mike talked about Jason Gray’s new single, “Awestruck (On My Way Home).” This is part of a new multi-artist effort that includes Jason Roy of Building 429, Micah Tyler, Phil Joel, and more! To learn more about this project and Jason Gray’s new song, click HERE!

Abby talked about Elevation Worship’s news about their upcoming summer tour! Find our more from JesusFreakHideout.com by clicking here!

Today is also National Working Moms day! Abby and Mike talked about their moms and the job they have held, and how big of a calling it is to be both a mom and working!

So we sing
Praise to the Father
Who gave us the Son
Praise to the Spirit
Who’s living in us

Congratulations to Chrissy from New Philadelphia who guessed correctly – We The Kingdom with ‘Jesus Does‘ – she wins the $5 gift card to Watts Restaurant in Utica.

Thanks for listening!
– Abby, Mike and Joe

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Lauren goes overseas; Chris embraces Irish!

Lauren Daigle announced yesterday that she will take her ‘Kaleidoscope Tour,’ abroad. This is Daigle’s first time playing in Europe since selling out a string of headline dates in 2019. She will headline performances at Gullbranna Festival in Sweden and Seaside Festival in Norway before the tour formally kicks off July 9 in Brussels and makes stops in Paris and Amsterdam before two shows in the UK – one in London and the other in Manchester, ending on July 15.

Lauren also announced new US dates, too. Find the full story from JesusFreakHideout.com and PFA Media by clicking here!

So what does an Irishman working and touring in the United States do to celebrate the start of March? Or what they call “St. Patrick’s Month?” Ask Chris Llewellyn of Rend Collective – he tried the Shamrock Shake, ordering with what he calls a ‘fake Irish accent’, and then described as, “light mint and heavy sugar.” He and the Rend team also toured a Target to look for green swag. You can follow Rend Collective and/or Chris on Instagram to see the full video. @rendcollective

No matter what you’ve done
You can’t erase His love
Nothing can change it
You’re not separated…

Congratulations to Betsy from Mount Vernon – she correctly guessed ‘No Matter What’ by Ryan Stevenson and wins the $5 gift card to Watts Restaurant in Utica.

Joy from Mount Vernon wins the passes! Congratulations!

Thanks for listening!
– Joe

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Crowder and Katy Nichole on Artist Newsday!

For Artist News Day, Mike and Dylan shared about Crowder’s new music video for his song grave robber. Here’s the new music video!

Dylan also shared about what Katy Nichole has been up to! She worked with Naomi Raine on a new single, “My God Can” which has been rising on the charts. You can read more about Katy HERE!

Today is also national strawberry day! Mike and Dylan talked about some of their favorite things about these red fruits!

Today’s Song Poetry was:

So I kept running and running and running, And you came chasing and chasing and chasing, A million miles of my mistakes still couldn’t keep your love away.

The answer was How Far by Tasha Layton.

Congratulations to Maude of Mount Vernon for guessing the correct answer! She wins a $5 gift card to Watts Restaurant.

Thanks for listening!

-Mike and Dylan

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Pet love, plus new albums and movies!

Today for National Love Your Pet Day, Mike and Abby shared fun stories about their dogs! Mike’s golden doodle, Chloe, will do anything for treats, even wear one of his hats! Abby’s sheep-a-doodle, Luna, has been trained to use her jingle bells to let her family know when it’s outside time! If you want to take a look at some of the WNZR staff’s furry friends, check our our Facebook page WNZR 90.9 FM or our Instagram @wnzr_90.9fm.

It was also Artist News Day! Mike shared about Jeremy Camp’s recently announced album “Deeper Waters” that will be coming in May. You can listen to the album’s lead single “These Days” right here on 90.9 FM! You can read more about Camp’s album HERE!

Abby shared about the new movie from for King & Country, ‘Unsung Hero,’ honoring their mom. Read more about it at the official site HERE!

Here I am a dead man walking
No grave gonna hold God’s people
All the weight of all our evil
Lifted away forever free

The song? ‘Forgiven’ by Crowder! Congratulations to Bonnie from Mount Vernon, who guessed correctly and wins the $5 gift card to Watts Restaurant in Utica.

Thanks for listening!
– Abby, Mike and Joe

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Awards and authors!

Today, Mike and Abby recapped the Grammy Award winners. Christian Hip Hop Artist Lecrae took home two awards! He won for Best Contemporary Christian Music Performance/Song for his song “Your Power” with Tasha Cobbs Leonard as well as Best Contemporary Christian Music Album for Church Clothes 4. You can read more about Lecrae HERE!

Matthew West is getting ready to release his 6th book, using the title of one of his top songs, ‘My Story, Your Glory.’ Read more about it from our friends at jesusfreakhideout.com by clicking here!

Today’s winners:
Pam from Fredericktown – she win a $10 gift card to Happy Bean Coffee Shop.
David from Fredericktown – he wins a Date Night Prep Set from Cecelia McClelland, independent beauty consultant from Mary Kay Cosmetics

Listen for that Spread the Love cue to call on The Morning Thing and The Afternoon Drive all this week.

Take my life and let it be
Set on fire for all to see
Break me down, build me up again
Don’t leave me the way I’ve been

The answer? Stars Go Dim ‘Heaven on Earth’

This was a three week stumper – congratulations to Haley from Mount Vernon, who guessed correctly and wins 3 $5 gift cards to Watts Restaurant in Utica!

Thanks for listening!
– Abby, Mike and Joe

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Spreading the Love!

Today’s Motivation comes from CAIN and their latest song, ‘Any More.’ The song was co-written by the Cain siblings, Madison, Taylor and Logan, with Jeff Pardo and Matthew West.

Here’s what Taylor told CCM Magazine last May about this song, “As a new mom, I’m starting to understand the love of God a little bit better. When I look at my daughter Stevie, I don’t need anything in return from her. There’s nothing she could do to change the amount of love that I have for her. The enemy lies to us, tries to tell us that we’ve made too many mistakes, that we’re too far gone, and that God couldn’t love us anymore. We hope when you hear this song, you can sing it victoriously knowing the truth is that God couldn’t love you any more than He does right now.”

Today’s winners:
Mike from Mount Vernon – answered this question: A winged figure is often associated with Valentine’s Day. The Greeks called him Eros but today we know him by what name? The answer? Cupid.
Mike wins a certificate for a dozen carnations to Flowers For You.
Lisa from Mount Vernon – answered this question: Shakespeare mentions Valentine’s Day in which of his plays? Ironically, this play deals with revenge, not love. The answer? Hamlet.
Lisa wins a WNZR goodie bag with a t-shirt and a $5 gift certificate to the Gospel Christian Life Shop.

Name something you might eat with crackers.

Soup (28 votes)
Cheese (24)
Peanut Butter (21)
Chili (16)
Sliced meats (11)

Congratulations to Noreen from Bladensburg, who guessed the top two answers and wins the $5 gift card to Watts Restaurant in Utica.

Thanks for listening!
– Joe

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Terrian & We The Kingdom with new music!

Today, Abby shared news from We The Kingdom as they prepare for a new season in the band with a new song. Read more from JesusFreakHideout.com by clicking here!

Mike shared a story about Terrian releasing her debut album, which has been in the works for several years! You can read more about her album and tour HERE!

Take my life and let it be
Set on fire for all to see
Break me down, build me up again
Don’t leave me the way I’ve been

We’re still looking for the right answer!! It’s a TWO WEEK STUMPER!!

Thanks for listening!
– Abby, Mike and Joe

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