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The Latest In Christian Music News!

Tauren Wells is on a roll right now! Not only is he headlining the Ohio State Fair’s Summer Concert Series this summer, but he also dropped a brand new EP this past Friday!

It’s Artist Newsday and Game Time Tuesday, and we have some exciting news to share!

Tauren Well’s EP Let The Church Sing, inspired by the historic launch of Church of Whitestone, which he and his wife, Lorna, founded in Austin, Texas, in January 2024. Welcoming nearly 4,000 attendees on its opening weekend, Church of Whitestone made history as the largest first-day church launch in American history. This transformative experience propelled Wells’ creativity, bringing worship music to the forefront like never before. (jesusfreakhideout.com)

Check out the full article right HERE!

Ellie Holcomb is adding top-selling author to her resume! The award winning song-writer has published a top-selling children’s book, Spring Sings, alongside the companion album of the same name! Check out the full story HERE!

“I make Him proud and I make Him smile
I was made in the image of a perfect King
He looks at me and wouldn’t change a thing
The truth is I am truly loved
By a God who’s good when I’m not good enough
I don’t belong to the lies, I belong to You.”

A stumper! Tune in next week for your chance at TWO $5 Gift Cards to Watts Restaurant in Utica!

Thanks for listening!- Judah

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NZ Top 10 for 3/7/25

Praise the Lord it’s Friday! Here’s the countdown for this week!

10. Andrew Ripp – Loves Got A Way

09. for KING + COUNTRY ft. Michael W. Smith – Place In This World [6th week at #9]

08. Jamie MacDonald – Desperate 

07. Jeremy Camp – Again

06. Brandon Lake – That’s Who I Praise

05. Leanna Crawford – Still Waters (Psalm 23) 

04. Megan Woods – The Truth

03. Colton Dixon – Up + Up

02. Seph Schlueter – Running Back To You

01. Crowder – Somebody Prayed [5th week at #1]

We debuted new music on the show as well, with The Afters and “You Never Gave Up on Me”!

Thanks for listening!- Judah

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Impact!

There’s been so much going on the past few months it’s tough to keep up with. But one thing we are noticing…Christian artists are making an impact!

It’s Artist Newsday and Game Time Tuesday on The Afternoon Drive, so of course we’ve got to update you on what’s happening in Christian music…and plenty of exciting things are happening!

Lauren Daigle had the opportunity to perform ‘America the Beautiful’ on the biggest stage: the super bowl…and she delivered! https://www.20thecountdown.com/news/lauren-daigle-shines-at-the-super-bowl-with-a-stunning-rendition-of-america-the-beautiful/

As if he doesn’t already have an impressive enough resume, Chris Tomlin is adding executive producer to his long list of accomplishments. The singer-songwriter is serving as executive producer for the upcoming film about the life of Jesus, ‘The Last Supper’.

Here’s another name you might know; Brandon Lake made an appearance on Fox and Friends and spoke on why he believes that Christian music is reaching a younger audience: https://www.20thecountdown.com/news/brandon-lake-shares-why-christian-music-is-reaching-more-young-listeners/

“I sought the Lord and He heard and He answered
That’s why I trust Him, that’s why I trust Him”

A stumper this week! Next week’s song poetry will be worth two $5 gift cards to Watts Restaurant!

Thanks for listening!-Judah

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Looking For New Music? We Got You Covered.

Find yourself struggling to find new tunes? That’s what we’re here for!

It’s Artist Newsday and Game Time Tuesday here on The Afternoon Drive, and we’ve got a lot of new music to cover!

Terrian has a new single from her debut album! “He Sees You” is the latest track from the Memphis, Tennessee songwriter, and we’re loving it here at WNZR!

We’ve already got something to look forward to for the summer! Stars Go Dim has announced their upcoming album ‘Roses” releases July 11! Front man Chris Cleveland spoke about the inspiration behind the album, stating: ” “I’m using roses as imagery around this whole album to signify this idea that God is working in unexpected places. You see roses growing from things you wouldn’t expect to see them grow from. I think so many times in life we feel like we’re living in a wasteland, and we’re missing the fact that we’re actually standing in forests of green, lush life…if we just slow down, if we just take a look around, if we just say, ‘God, how can I meet You here?’ we’d see that God is moving and working all the time. That’s what Roses is about.”

Read the full story HERE

Following 15 years of incredible work, Michael Tait is stepping away from Newsboys. You can check out the full story HERE!

“If you only knew the treasure that you really are
If you could understand the measure of the Father’s heart
He loves you, He loves you, He loves you
Fall in His arms and let Him wash you clean
He’ll tear off the chains so that you can be free
A new life begins and the old is redeemed”

That’s from Jeremy Camp’s “Getting Started”! Congratulations to Jonathan from Mount Vernon for correctly guessing the song! He wins the $5 Watts Restaurant Gift Card!

Thanks for listening! – Judah

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