Industry News Bits WED 5/21/25
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This past weekend the WBDX/Chattanooga (J103) Jfest celebrated its 25th year of bringing the Tennessee Valley together to kick off the summer with a day of live music and family fun. With 11,366 people in attendance, this year’s Jfest set a new record as the most attended festival in its 25-year history. Artists included Zach Williams, Anne Wilson, Lacrae, Terrian, Olivia Lane, Cade Thompson, & Bodie.
J103 PD / Festival Director Ted Gocke shared, “From start to finish, the festival was nothing but good. We had record-breaking attendance in our 25-year history. Even with mud on the ground, people were still having a great time and making the most of it. It didn’t dampen spirits—that’s for sure.”
Pray Chattanooga, the festival’s prayer partner, was on site with 45 volunteers offering prayer and counseling as thousands gathered at the Tennessee Riverpark to hear music that uplifts the name of Christ. Danny Hesterly, who led the Pray Chattanooga prayer team at the festival, said, “This year, 45 prayer partners from Pray Chattanooga volunteered their time to pray for the festival and its attendees. One volunteer in particular spent the day in the Prayer and Counseling tent, listening to people’s stories and needs, and praying with them individually.”
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“Focus on the Family with Jim Daly” aired its 4000th show today.
Jim Daley says, “It has been John’s (Fuller) and my sincere honor to bring you God-honoring, family-uplifting, and life-preserving content every week for the last 15 years. Thank you for your support and prayers. Without them we cannot do what we do.”
Momentum is right around the corner, and Vidare Creative would like to invite you to a get together they’re hosting in the Compassion suite on Tuesday night at 9:00.
Vidare’s Bill Scott says, “We’ll have some fun, tell some stories, eat some snacks, and talk about fundraising in an informal setting. PLUS – We have bail money ready to go just in case! We hope to see you in Orlando.
Let Bill know if you plan to attend bill@vidarecreative.com.
Daywind Show Prep has some patriotic songs for Southern Gospel stations to assist in your Memorial Day programming.
Download songs HERE
Nine-time Grammy nominee and five-time GMA Dove Awards Female Vocalist of the Year Natalie Grant, will perform the national anthem before the start of the 109th Running of the Indianapolis 500 this Sunday, May 25 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
“Natalie’s emotional and stirring rendition of the national anthem in front of the grandstand sellout crowd will be an unforgettable moment during pre-race ceremonies for the Indy 500,” INDYCAR and IMS president J. Douglas Boles said. “The national anthem pays honor to the country we love and gets us one step closer to the final, dramatic and electric moments leading up to the start of the Indianapolis 500.”
Former WFHM/Cleveland (95.5 The Fish) morning hosts Len & Sara are spreading the word about their podcast “Start Your Day Positive.” Thursday morning the 2 will be featured on a segment of New Day Cleveland on Fox 8.
Right after the Salem sale to EMF in Jan this year Len (Houser) & Sara (Carnes) kicked off a new podcast “Start Your Day Positive” with the first episode dropping Wed Feb 12th at 6AM. The new daily show is designed to inspire and energize listeners mornings and blends uplifting conversation, news, today in history, inspiration, humor and trending topics that are faith-building, fun and fascinating.
WJQK/Grand Rapids (Joy99) morning co-host Brooke Taylor became a first-time grandmother! She joyfully stepped into her new role as “Mimi” in his first week by his side—co-hosting live crib-side and sharing the real-life joys, bottles, and diaper changes that come with newborn life.
“It was unforgettable,” Brooke shared. “Getting to bond while connecting with listeners made it even more meaningful. I’m so grateful to share my heart—and my family—with our Joy99 family.”
HisAir INDUSTRY NEWS TIMELINE – May 21, 2019
i58:10 President David Harms is in the process of launching a new on-line station. Worship 24/7 will officially be up and running July 1st. David told HisAir, “For the last 18 months my wife and I have been praying through taking a new step of faith, and in those prayers God led us to start this new streaming station which will launch July 1st. It’s really a “Passion Project” for me because my work at i58:10 Media stays the same. So many doors have opened up for this project over the last 18 months that we’re excited to see where this might go.” The website is here.
Milestone:
Lauree Austin 4 years at K-LOVE
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