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KeepTheFaith Countdown to Christmas Marathon for Thanksgiving Weekend

KeepTheFaith, the producers of America’s #1 faith-based syndicated radio program, is excited to offer its annual Christmas Marathon program to radio stations nationwide for Thanksgiving weekend. The “KeepTheFaith Countdown to Christmas Marathon” special broadcast will feature over 12 hours of original programming across two consecutive days, bringing Christmas music, inspirational holiday stories, and heartwarming listener calls to the airwaves.

The Christmas Marathon programming will be hosted by national radio personalities Keith Stevens, Donna Cruz, Frank Reed, and Penny, who will be joined by a stellar lineup of guest co-hosts, including for KING + COUNTRY, Amy Grant, CeCe Winans, We Are Messengers, Michael W. Smith, Danny

Gokey, Hannah Kerr, TobyMac, and more! Listeners will also enjoy interviews and music with special guests such as Matthew West, Newsboys, Natalie Grant, Tauren Wells, and the Trans-Siberian Orchestra.

Mike Blakemore, VP of Salem Media Group Music Stations and Program Director of “TheFish.com” and WFSH/Atlanta (104.7 The Fish), shares his enthusiasm for the special programming. “The ‘KeepTheFaith Christmas Marathon’ is, without a doubt, the best Christmas programming I’ve ever experienced on radio! It perfectly captures the spirit of the season with heartwarming stories and uplifting music. On top of that, it allows our staff to enjoy the holiday while providing something truly special for our listeners. Many of our stations kick off the season by airing the ‘KeepTheFaith Countdown to Christmas’ multiple times on Thanksgiving and Black Friday, leading into the ‘KeepTheFaith Christmas Marathon’ on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.”

The “KeepTheFaith Countdown to Christmas” and “KeepTheFaith Christmas Marathon” feature beloved Christmas classics, as well as new holiday tunes and are clearing in major markets around the nation, including those owned by Salem Media. Radio stations are invited to call and secure their market to participate in this heartwarming celebration of the holiday season. KeepTheFaith airs weekly on over 280 radio signals across the U.S. and Canada in 19 out of the top 20 markets.

For more information or to reserve your market, contact KeepTheFaith or visit contagiousradio.com today. For Media Inquiries: Contact: Denise Payne, VP/General Manager Phone: 615-610-2980

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