Praise the Lord it’s Friday! Here’s this week’s countdown:
10. Casting Crowns – Scars in Heaven 9. CeCe Winans – Believe For It 8. Rhett Walker – Gospel Song 7. Matthew West – What If? 6. Phil Wickham – House of the Lord 5. Big Daddy Weave – All Things New 4. CAIN – Yes He Can 3. Evan Craft f/Danny Gokey & Redimi2 – Be Alright 2. Elevation Worship – Rattle 1. Anne Wilson – My Jesus (4th week at #1)
NEW MUSIC FRIDAY – new songs added to the WNZR playlist this week – look for video links below!
For Praise Thursday, we shared some encouraging devotionals for your ride home!
Jonathon’s devotional was called “Surrendering All” and focused on two men who gave up their careers to serve God in ways they never could have imagined. Read the full devotional here.
Dylan’s devotional, “The Safest Place”, concentrated on a family hesitant to leave their home in the midst of Hurricane Florence. The rest of that devotional can be found here.
TODAYS SONFEST CLIP TRIVIA
Q: Oh, the overwhelming, never-endin’ Reckless love of God Oh, it chases me down Fights ’til I’m found Leaves the NINETY-NINE
Congratulations to Ben of Fredericktown for finishing the lyrics to win (2) tickets to Sonfest 2021! Your last two chances to win tickets are tomorrow at 7:30am on the Morning Thing and 5:25pm on the Afternoon Drive!
Q: Crafted by Aaron, the Israelites worshipped what idol while Moses was away? A: The Golden Calf
Congratulations to Karen of Mount Vernon for correctly guessing our Bible trivia for a $5 gift card to Everlasting Cup!
I get this feeling in my spirit when I’m low I hear it calling like a compass to my soul Saying, child, come on back now You’ve been gone too long Let me lead you back where you belong…
The song was ‘Next to Me,’ by Jordan Feliz – congratulations to Jenn of Newark – she guessed correctly and wins 2 tickets to Saturday’s concert!
*I was born on this day in 1857 *I succeeded Theodore Roosevelt *I took office in 1909 *I was born in Ohio *I died on March 8th, 1930 of cardiovascular disease
I am former U.S. President William Howard Taft – congratulations to Lyle from Howard who wins the $5 gift card to Everlasting Cup
It’s Artist Newsday!! And this past Friday was a big day for new Christian music. Dylan and I shared about two artists who found big success over the weekend.
Cade Thompson has released his highly anticipated debut album Bigger Story, available now across all streaming platforms. The album includes 10 songs in collaboration with many songwriters, with the most prominent name being Matthew West!
When asked about his newest release, here is what Cade had to say. “This album was written out of my life experiences which led to this one question: How would I explain the Gospel to someone who might not have ever heard of Jesus? Each song on this album has a truth that reminds us we are all a part of a bigger story, one that is bigger than ourselves. My hope for this album is that it inspires each listener to truly walk in a relationship with Jesus and join the story.”
Despite this being his first album, Thompson has several hits already on our playlist including “Every Step of the Way”, “Provider” and “Source of Life.”
Thompson will be performing his new songs live this fall on the Step Into The Light Tour alongside Newsboys, Mandisa and We Are Messengers. For a full list of tour dates, visit www.cadethompsonmusic.com.
Francesca Battistelli unveiled her brand new single, “God is Good,” on September 10th. The track will be included in the upcoming film, God’s Not Dead: We the People, in which she has a starring role. The movie will be in theaters for three days only Oct. 4-6.
She delivers her storytelling on “God is Good,” which is her first new album since her Christmas album titled, This Christmas, released in the final months of 2020. She says, “A few years ago, a good friend of ours went through a devastating loss. I really wanted to write a song that would honor what he went through and really speak to that idea of how tragedy affects our lives, because at one point or another, it does affect all of us. If the last year-and-a-half has taught us anything, it’s that we’re not immune to difficult times,” She also shares. “It’s been a hard season, and this song has brought me a lot of comfort, because through it all, there is one constant, and that is that God is good. So no matter what you’re facing today, I pray that this song would bless you and bring you hope and peace, because He is good and He is for you and He loves you so much.” That is in her words.
An interesting fact is that she homeschools her kids at her home in Nashville, TN. She also recently announced she is expecting her sixth child, due in February 2022. For more information on Francesca, visit www.francescamusic.com.
Today for Monday Motivation, we shared a devotional from author Dave Branon about how we, through the Holy Spirit, can experience daily renewal. Read “Better than Ever” by clicking here!
Jonathon shared a devotional from Adam Holz called “The Leaning Tower,” about how our foundations matter – read it by clicking here.
When You Hear a Noise Coming From Your Basement, What Do You Pray That it ISN’T? Another Person (42) Ghost/Monster (25) Animals/Rats (21) Flood/Water Heater (10)
Congratulations to Bob from Howard, who guessed correctly and wins the $5 gift card from Everlasting Cup.
SONFEST TRIVIA – today it’s Song Poetry! You take good care of me You know what I need before I even ask a thing and you hold me in your hands with a kindness that never ends I’m carried in your love no matter what the future brings…
The song is Sparrows from Cory Asbury – congratulations to Lauren from Howard, who wins a pair of tickets!
Praise the Lord it’s Friday! Here’s this week’s countdown:
10. TobyMac- Help is on the Way (Maybe Midnight) 9. CeCe Winans – Believe For It 8. Matthew West – What If? 7. Phil Wickham – House of the Lord 6. Big Daddy Weave – All Things New 5. Rhett Walker – Gospel Song 4. CAIN – Yes He Can 3. Evan Craft f/Danny Gokey & Redimi2 – Be Alright 2. Elevation Worship – Rattle 1. Anne Wilson – My Jesus (3rd week at #1)
NEW MUSIC FRIDAY – new songs added to the WNZR playlist this week – look for video links below!
Listen all week for updates 4-9pm and we’ll also see you at the Parade on Saturday afternoon.
I was born today in 1157 I was engaged at just 9 years old, but never had any children My brother John negotiated to keep me imprisoned I tried to depose my own father more than once I ruled during the Third Crusade I spent less than 6 months in England and didn’t speak English even though I was an English King
I am KING RICHARD THE LIONHEART – Congratulations to Dan from Howard, who guessed correctly and wins the $5 gift card to Everlasting Cup.
SONFEST TRIVIA – Q: What GMA Dove Award did Jordan Feliz win in 2016? A: New Artist of the Year
Congratulations to Pam from Fredericktown, who wins a pair of tickets to this year’s Sonfest!
Christian music’s newest artist, Anne Wilson, has become the first female solo artist to hit No. 1 with a debut song on the National Christian Airplay chart since the chart’s inception in 2003. This comes as her unprecedented success continues with her debut single, “My Jesus,” topping the radio charts in just 14 weeks after it received an impressive 49 adds out of the box at radio, continuing this week as a multi-week No. 1 song reaching 10M in audience. As Capitol CMG’s most successful debut single from a new artist in more than a decade, the 19-year-old’s “My Jesus” has held the top position for multiple consecutive weeks on the Hot Christian Songs chart, which combines airplay, sales, and streaming data.
Anne Wilson also released a new live version of the hit song along with four additional titles in early August, and she is currently with Big Daddy Weave for their “All Things New Tour”. The tandem will be in Wooster on Wednesday, September 22nd at the Church of the Savior. More information on that can be found at our website on WNZR.fm.
Three-time GRAMMY award winner Danny Gokey is celebrating his newest album, Jesus People, which debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Top Christian Albums Chart. The album also charted at No. 6 on the Billboard Top Current Album Sales Chart and No. 9 on the Billboard Current Digital Album Sales chart. This is the fourth time he has had an album debut at No. 1.
In addition to the number one debuting album, Gokey continues to grow with the album’s single debut, “Stand In Faith”, coming in at No. 23 on the Billboard National Christian Airplay Chart. Gokey commemorated his album’s release across the country starting in California for a release show with a live stream event followed by returning to the Midwest for shows in St. Paul, MN, and a hometown show in Wisconsin.
You can hear the new songs along with Gokey’s hit tracks for his “Stand In Faith Tour” featuring special guest Colton Dixon. Go to DannyGokey.com for more information regarding his upcoming tour. 4
A cloud by day Is a sign that You are with me The fire by night Is the guiding light to my feet
Congratulations to Jeff of Mount Vernon for guessing our Song Poetry for this week – Egypt by Cory Asbury! He wins a $5 gift card to Everlasting Cup.
TODAYS SONFEST TRIVIA
Q: Where does Cory Asbury currently reside and and serve as a worship pastor?
A: Kalamazoo, Michigan
Congrats to Beth of Mount Vernon for winning (2) tickets to Sonfest 2021! Stay tuned for the next two weeks at 5:25 for you chance to answer trivia to win a pair of your own!
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