Here is this week’s countdown:
10. Chris Tomlin – Always
9. Ben Fuller – Who I Am
8. for KING & COUNTRY – For God Is With Us
7. Tasha Layton – How Far
6. Brandon Heath – See Me Through It
5. TobyMac f/Blessing Offor – The Goodness
4. Phil Wickham – Hymn of Heaven
3. Jeremy Camp – Getting Started
2. Matthew West – Me On Your Mind
1. Andrew Ripp – Fill My Cup (3rd week at #1)
New Music Friday adds this week:
Rachael Lampa – Perfectly Loved
Thanks for listening!
– Joe
National Waffle Day is TODAY! Why? From thenibble.com
In 1869, Cornelius Swarthout of Troy, New York, a Dutch-American, receives a patent for the first waffle iron in the U.S., on August 24th. Described as a “device to bake waffles,” one heats up the waffle iron over a coal stove, pour batter on the griddle, close the cover and after a few minutes, flip the griddle and cook the other side of the waffle. It becomes very popular. The anniversary of the patent is now celebrated as National Waffle Day.
More history?
In 1620, Dutch “wafles” come to America with the Pilgrims, who spend time in Holland prior to sailing to America. 1735. The word “waffle,” with two “fs,” appears in print in English for the first time.
In 1789, at the start of the French Revolution, Thomas Jefferson returns to the U.S. from his position as Minister to France. Along with a pasta machine, he brings a long-handled waffle iron that encloses the batter and gives the waffle crispness and shape. This begins the trend of “waffle frolics” or waffle parties, where guests can enjoy their waffles sweet (with maple syrup or molasses) or savory (topped with kidney stew).
Thanks for listening!
– Joe
This week For King and Country joined We The Kingdom as making their debuts on the famous Grand Ole Opry stage in Nashville. For Joel and Luke, it happened on Saturday, August 12th. Read more about it from jesusfreakhideout.com HERE.
The YouTube series My Opry Debut recapped We The Kingdom’s night. Read more about how you can watch it HERE.
TobyMac’s new album is out…’Life After Death.’ Find out the scoop HERE.
The song? Hope Darst’s powerhouse, “Peace Be Still.” Congratulations to Cody from Mount Vernon, who wins the $5 gift card to Round Hill Dairy Ice Cream.
Thanks for listening!
– Joe
Today’s Monday Motivation comes from author Constantine Campbell and reminds us of a quiet monk and what Paul writes in Ephesians 2. Read ‘Jesus Is Our Peace’ by clicking here.
Congratulations to Pam of Fredericktown, who guessed correctly and wins the $5 gift card to Round Hill Dairy Ice Cream.
Thanks for listening!
– Joe
The Gospel Music Association is pleased to announce nominees for the 53rd Annual GMA Dove Awards. Top nominations include songwriter and producer Jeff Pardo with nine (9) nominations, Matthew West and Maverick City Music with seven (7) nominations each, six (6) nominations for Anne Wilson, Ben Glover, FOR KING + COUNTRY, Jeff Sojka, Jonathan Smith and Phil Wickham and five (5) for Brandon Lake, CeCe Winans, Chandler Moore, Chris Brown, Jonathan Jay, and Steven Furtick. Voted on by the GMA Professional Membership, this year’s nominees were chosen from over 2,087 submitted entries.
Song of the Year nominations
“Be Alright” (Writers) Sean Cook, Evan Craft, Willy Gonzalez
“Believe For It” (Writers) Dwan Hill, Kyle Lee, CeCe Winans, Mitch Wong
“Come What May” (Writers) Darren Mulligan, Jeff Pardo
“Good God Almighty” (Writers) David Crowder, Ben Glover, Jeff Sojka
“Hold On To Me” (Writers) Lauren Daigle, Paul Duncan, Paul Mabury
“House Of The Lord” (Writers) Jonathan Smith, Phil Wickham
“Jireh” (Writers) Chris Brown, Steven Furtick, Chandler Moore, Naomi Raine
“Look What You’ve Done” (Writers) Tasha Layton, AJ Pruis, Keith Everette Smith, Matthew West
“My Jesus” (Writers) Jeff Pardo, Matthew West, Anne Wilson
“Promises” (Writers) Keila Alvarado, Joe L. Barnes, Dante Bowe, Phillip Carrington Gaines, Lemuel Marin, Aaron Moses
“Rattle!” (Writers) Chris Brown, Steven Furtick, Brandon Lake
Artist of the Year nominations
CeCe Winans
FOR KING + COUNTRY
Maverick City Music
We The Kingdom
Zach Williams
Read the complete release and list of nominees at this link from GMA.
I am…Davy Crockett. Congratulations to Joy of Bellville, who guessed correctly and wins the $5 gift card to Round Hill Dairy Ice Cream.
Thanks for listening!
– Joe
Today’s Artist News focuses on Amy Grant’s recovery and Danny Gokey’s fall lineup. Read more here and get more artist updates at jesusfreakhideout.com
Amy Grant’s management has announces that she will be postponing her previously scheduled tour dates in September and October due to needing more time to recover from injuries and a concussion sustained in a bicycling accident that occurred in Nashville on July 27, 2022.
All concerts will be rescheduled throughout February – April 2023 and tickets will be honored at the new dates. For further updates please visit amygrant.com.
Grant’s manager, Jennifer Cooke, explained the postponement and gave an update on how Amy is doing: “Amy is getting stronger every day. Just as she did after her heart surgery, we are amazed at how fast she heals. However, although she is doing much better, we have made the difficult decision to postpone her fall tour so she can concentrate on her recovery and rebuild her stamina. She wants to be able to give 100% when she tours and, unfortunately, we do not think that will be the case by the time rehearsals would start for the fall dates.
She will resume touring with her Christmas tour with Michael W. Smith and her annual “Christmas At The Ryman” residency with her husband Vince Gill. Amy would like to extend her gratitude for all the many good wishes and prayers offered since the accident. She feels the impact of the collective good will extended her way. Thank you.”
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Transparent Productions announces that tickets for Danny Gokey‘s “Jesus People” Fall Tour are currently on sale.
Three-time GRAMMY nominee and American Idol alum Danny Gokey will kick off the 27-city tour on September 22 in Vienna, VA, and will wrap on November 6 in Tampa (Plant City), FL. Special guests Jordan Feliz and Tasha Layton will join Danny Gokey for 24 dates.
Gokey will also be doing the first three dates with special guests Unspoken and Dan Bremnes.
Danny shares, “Tasha and Jordan’s music and ministry is a true representation of Jesus People walking out who He’s called us to be, salt and light in the world.”
Jordan Feliz says, “We are so expectant to see how the Lord uses this tour to bring joy and hope to so many people. I am honored to be part of the tour.”
Tasha Layton adds, “I love Danny and Jordan’s music, but I adore their heart for people even more. Times are difficult right now for so many and my prayer is that this tour offers us a chance to gather and turn our eyes toward the One who comforts, heals, and restores.”
Ohio tour dates:
9/29/2022 Christian Life Center, Dayton
10/13/2022 Genoa Baptist Church, Westerville
I want simplicity
Where I can rest
But I need a miracle
To put my past to death
The song is ‘Point to You,’ by We Are Messengers. Congratulations to Ron from Mount Vernon, who guessed correctly and wins the $5 gift card to Round Hill Dairy Ice Cream.
Thanks for listening!
– Joe
Today I shared Monday Motivation from James Banks reminding us that there are times when we need to slow down, pause, and pray. Read this devotional from Our Daily Bread by clicking here.
IMPORTANT NEWS FOR YOUR FAMILY:
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1- Not use turn signals (28 votes)
2- Cut you off (26)
3- Drive too fast (13)
4- Drive too slow (12)
5- Tailgate (7)
6- Use their phone (4)
7- Loud music (3)
Congratulations to Kim from Apple Valley, who guessed those top two answers and wins the $5 gift card to Round Hill Dairy Ice Cream.
Thanks for listening!
– Joe
Curb | Word Entertainment artist Blanca released “Mi Sanador,” the Spanish version of her current radio hit “The Healing,” last week.
Her new album, The Heartbreak And The Healing, is set to arrive September 23.
“Mi Sanador (The Healing)” puts a new twist on Blanca’s latest single. Stirring up faith in all who hear this powerful anthem of hope, Blanca shares that she wrote the pop selection as a testimony to the healing she’s experienced in her own heart following a series of life-shaking events.
Blanca reminds listeners that the God who holds the stars and moon in place is the same God who ignites healing in our very souls.
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Transparent Productions is excited to announce Big Daddy Weave’s “Only The Beginning Tour 2022” this fall. The 20-city tour will kick off October 5 in Davenport, IA, and will wrap on November 20 in Myrtle Beach, SC, and feature special guests Austin French and Hannah Kerr.
It includes two stops in Ohio – October 20th in Austintown and October 22nd in Archbold
“So many of us have experienced loss and tragedy over the last couple of years that feels like the end of a season or a relationship or a certain path we’ve been on in life,” Big Daddy Weave collectively shares. “What we love about life in Jesus is that He is the God of new beginnings. Wherever we are right now is only the beginning of what’s ahead in Him, and we’re excited to celebrate that message with all of you on the upcoming Only The Beginning Tour.”
The song is Danny Gokey’s “Tell Your Heart to Beat Again.” Congratulations to Ruth of Mount Vernon, who solved this STUMPER from last week, so she wins two $5 gift cards to Round Hill Dairy Ice Cream.
Thanks for listening!
– Joe
Today I shared a devotional called simply, ‘He Knows…’ based in Psalm 139.
Karen Huang shares the confidence we can have, knowing that He loves everyone, even our own loved ones, greater than we do! Read it by clicking here.
Congratulations to Jerry from Fredericktown, who guessed correctly and wins the $5 gift card to Round Hill Dairy.
Thanks for listening!
– Joe
Driving Notes 