Newsboys Reunite With Peter Furler For New Radio Single

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Pictured (L-R): Michael Tait, Peter Furler

Newsboys have reunited with the band’s former lead vocalist and founder Peter Furler for the new radio single “The Cross Has The Final Word,” which has also launched on Apple Music and Spotify. The song was penned by Cody Carnes and produced by Seth Mosley, along with Furler and Michael “X” O’Connor for Full Circle Music.

In 2009, it was announced that after 22 years, Furler would no longer serve as the band’s frontman. Former DC Talk member Michael Tait joined the group, and in 2010, Newsboys released their 15th studio album, Born Again, marking their first album with Tait on lead vocals. The band’s most recent Tait-led album was 2016’s Love Riot.

Furler went on to release solo albums, including 2011’s On Fire, and 2014’s Sun and Shield.

“Our manager Wes Campbell met with us one day and shared this amazing song,” said  Tait. “We loved the message from the moment we heard it and felt called to help share it through our ministry. What an awesome reminder that Jesus has overcome the grave and His love will never be defeated.”

“Reuniting with the Newsboys for this track was so much fun and it brought back many memories,” said Furler. “This song—like so many others throughout the band’s history—is a bold proclamation of faith, and it was a privilege to be part of the recording.”

Comprised of Tait (lead vocals), Jody Davis (guitar), Jeff Frankenstein (keys) and Duncan Phillips (drums), Newsboys’ signature songs include “We Believe,” “He Reigns,” “Miracles” and “Born Again,” while their Platinum-certified mega hit, “God’s Not Dead,” inspired the eponymous 2014 Pure Flix hit film.

Gerry House Returning To Nashville Radio

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Gerry House is set to return to Nashville radio. The legendary radio personality will sign on at Nashville’s The BIG Legend 98.3 beginning May 26 at 7 a.m. He will be joined by Mike Bohan.

House is a CMA and ACM award-winning American radio personality, and the voice of The BIG 98’s Gerry House and the House Foundation from 1983-2010 winning countless National Personality of the Year Honors. Gerry is also an accomplished author and songwriter, having penned songs for George Strait, Reba McEntire, LeAnn Rimes, Pam Tillis and more. House was inducted into the NAB Radio Hall of Fame in the spring of 2011.

Gerry House was first heard on WSIX-AM in the ’70s.

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John Mayer Wades Into Country Waters With “In The Blood”

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John Mayer is releasing a new song to country radio, “In The Blood,” which is being promoted via Arista Nashville. The single is a track from his latest album, The Search for Everything, which came out last month. The project is Mayer’s first since 2013’s Paradise Valley.

The song, which delves into family bonds and how much our parents end up undeniably influencing our own lives, is available now.

Mayer is no stranger to the country genre, having collaborated with Keith Urban for a CMT Crossroads episode, with Taylor Swift on the song “Half Of My Heart,” and performing at the Zac Brown Band‘s Southern Ground Music Festival in Nashville several years ago as well.

Hear “In The Blood” below:

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Radio Vet John Shomby Adds WKDF PD Duties At Cumulus

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John Shomby has been promoted to Program Director of NASH FM 103.3 (WKDF) in Nashville. He adds those duties in addition to the NASH Director of Programming position he’s held with Cumulus Media for the past year and half. Shomby has more than 43 years in radio programming and management experience, including stops at Max Media Hampton Roads, where he was Operations Manager for their five-station cluster, KLIF Radio, KAAM/KZPS in Dallas, and Cumulus’s seven-station cluster in Augusta.

Charlie Cook continues as VP/Country for Cumulus Media as well as the VP/Operations for Cumulus Media-Nashville with continued oversight of WKDF, and as the Program Director for 95.5 NASH ICON (WSM-FM).

“Charlie is the cornerstone of our country strategy,” said Allison Warren, Vice President/Market Manager for Cumulus Media-Nashville. “His unparalleled knowledge, leadership, and passion for country music will continue to drive our success. With that, he and I are excited to expand John’s duties to PD of WKDF in Nashville. John’s experience in country, CHR, syndication, working with big personalities, and making a difference in the community makes him a great fit for Nashville and this iconic brand.”

“Charlie is providing me with a great opportunity and I appreciate the vote of confidence from him, Allison Warren, and Mike McVay, Cumulus and Westwood One EVP, Content and Programming. I look forward to working with the WKDF team and continuing to build on the success of NASH FM 103.3 (WKDF),” said Shomby about the promotion.

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