Category: WinterJam

The Morning Thing Friday Favorites – we are excited for WinterJam 2026!

The Morning Thing wrapped up WinterJam Week with a special musical Friday Favorites. In celebration of the WinterJam 2026 Tour, the hosts shared their favorite song from one of the WinterJam artists. Enjoy!

Click HERE to hear from Marcy, Josiah, Xander and Eric.

Marcy’s favorite song is from Newsong – Arise My Love

Josiah’s favorite song is from Matthew West – What If

Xander’s favorite song is from Katy Nichole – When I Fall

Eric’s favorite song is a duet with Katy Nichole and Big Daddy Weave – God Is In This Story

A special note – the WinterJam times for the Columbus concert on Saturday 1/24 have been changed.
Show Start Time – 4pm
Show End Time – 8pm
Jam Nation Entrance Time – 2pm
General Admission Time – 3pm

There are 2 other stops in Ohio for WinterJam:

  • Saturday, February 21st – at Heritage Bank Center, 100 Broadway in Cincinnati
  • Friday, March 27th – at the Wolstein Center, 2000 Prospect Ave East in Cleveland

For more information, go to https://www.wnzr.fm/winter-jam-2026

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We wrap up WinterJam Week on The Morning Thing with a conversation with Chris Tomlin.

Chris Tomlin is headlining the 2026 WinterJam Tour. WNZR’s Ethan Hershberger talked with Chris about joining this tour for the first time in his career. They also talked about the songs he is bringing to the stage. Chris is excited to lead worship with the younger generation of Christian Music fans.

Chris also shared how humbling it is to see how God has used his songs to give people a voice to worship. He is amazed at what God has done through his music.

Chris also shares about his new album “The King is Still The King” and how he stays in God’s word daily.

Click HERE to enjoy the full conversation or click the link below.

Click HERE for all the details about WinterJam 2026.

Important NEWS about WinterJam’s stop in Columbus on Saturday, 1/24/26.

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It is WinterJam Week on The Morning Thing. Today, we talked to Matthew West!

Matthew talks with WNZR’s Ethan Hershberger about returning since his last appearance on the Winterjam lineup 10 years ago. He shares what he’s excited about coming back and what God has put in his heart to share with listeners, and what he is looking forward to seeing younger generations be a part of the event.

Matthew shares about about his purpose in writing and singing Christian music, and how the heart has stayed the same since the beginning.

He also gives a sneak peak at some lyrics to a new song he’s releasing soon called, “Good.”

Click HERE for the full conversation!

Click HERE for all the details about WinterJam 2026.

Make sure to listen to The Morning Thing and The Afternoon Drive all this week for your chance to win Passes to this year’s tour. We have WinterJam Artist Trivia each day this week!

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It is WinterJam Week on The Morning Thing. Today, we talked to Emerson Day!

This is Emerson Days first time on WinterJam! WNZR’s Ethan Hershberger talked with Emerson about the background story of how she came to be a Christian artist.

Emerson talks about her excitement to play her breakout hit “Get Behind Me” and how that song has impacted many listeners. She also shares what God is doing in her life and what He has put on her heart to share with others.

Click HERE to enjoy the full conversation or click the link below.

Click HERE for all the details about WinterJam 2026.

Make sure to listen to The Morning Thing and The Afternoon Drive all this week for your chance to win Passes to this year’s tour. We have WinterJam Artist Trivia each day this week!

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It is WinterJam Week on The Morning Thing. Today, we talked to Russ Lee of Newsong!

Newsong founded the WinterJam concert series in 1995. WNZR’s Ethan Hershberger talked with Russ Lee about the background story of this very successful tour and how WinterJam started over 30 years ago.

Russ also shared his excitement about this year’s lineup of artists: Chris Tomlin, Matthew West, Katy Nichole, Emerson Day, Hulvey and of course his band Newsong.

Russ also shared how he stays spiritually and relationally rooted as they travel on a very long tour. He also tells us about some new songs that Newsong will debut on this tour!

Click HERE to enjoy the full conversation or click the link below.

Click HERE for all the details about WinterJam 2026.

Make sure to listen to The Morning Thing and The Afternoon Drive all this week for your chance to win Passes to this year’s tour. We have WinterJam Artist Trivia each day this week!

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