John Hesch

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To air July 2, 2006

• Nathan Hale with music by the Mormon Tabernacle Choir – My Country! ‘Tis Of Thee
• The Signers will air during the Sounds of Sunday with music by the Mormon Tabernacle Choir – Star Spangled Banner
• God Mend Every Flaw with music by the Mormon Tabernacle Choir – America The Beautiful
• George Washington with music by Ron Simmons – House Of Freedom

To air July 9, 2006

• The Duty of Prayer will air during the Sounds of Sunday with music by Felicia Sorenson – I Will Seek the Lord
• The Answer to Prayer with music by Envoy-Go Ye Now in Peace
• The God Of America with music by Mormon Tabernacle Choir – America The Beautiful
• Hannah Hendee with music by Mormon Tab Choir – Battle Hymn Of The Republic

To air July 16, 2006

• The Power Of His Name will air during the Sounds of Sunday with music by Afterglow – Thou Shalt Love The Lord
• Martha and Mary with music by Mackenzie Wright Romriell – Foolish Or Wise
• Not Too Much to Ask with music by Liz Draper – From God’s Arms to Yours
• Jesus The Pioneer with music by Jeff Goodrich – Oh Lord, My Redeemer

To air July 23, 2006 (Pioneer Day)

• Drusilla Hendricks with music by Wanda Lindstrom Mitchell – Sacrifice
• Jedediah Morgan Grant will air during the Sounds of Sunday with music by Hymns Words & Music – Carry On
• Stanford & Arabella with music by Wade & Wanda Lindstrom – For the Strength
• Stillman Pond with music by Mormon Tab Choir – Come, Come Ye Saints

To air July 30, 2006

• Living On the Edge with music by Janice Kapp Perry Chorus-The Power to Choose
• Gethsemane with music by Liz Draper – Let His Love Reach You
• Courtney’s 2nd Chance will air during the Sounds of Sunday with music by Courtney Gardner – When Faith Endures
• The Flag Pole with music by Becca and Shawn Rammell – Will He Really Answer Me?

KZION was mentioned on the front page of the Fargo, ND newspaper. Thank you Brad Leeser.

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To air on June 18, 2006 (Father’s Day)

• 12:00 am and 12:00 PM – The Fatherhood of God with music by The Mormon Tabernacle Choir – O My Father
• 4:00 AM and 4:00PM – Hide and Seek with music by Dean Kaelin – My Dad
• A Father’s Prayer will air during the Sounds of Sunday with music by Roger Hoffman – In the Hollow of Thy Hand
• 8:00 AM and 8:00 PM – A Child’s Gift with music by Bassics – Because I Have Been Given Much

To air June 25, 2006

• 12:00 AM and 12:00 PM – Declaration of Independence with music by Lee Greenwood – God Bless the U.S.A.
• Miracle Of Independence will air during the Sounds of Sunday with music by The Mormon Tabernacle Choir – God of Our Fathers
• 4:00 AM and 4:00 PM – Star Spangled Banner with music by The Mormon Tabernacle Choir – Star Spangled Banner
• 8:00 AM and 8:00 PM – Mayflower Compact with music by Valley Forge Military Academy – God of Our Fathers

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To air May 7, 2006

• 12:00 AM and 12:00 PM – Saul with music by Envoy – Come My Way
• 4:00 AM and 4:00 PM – Run Away to Jesus with music by Courtney Gardner – I Know That My Redeemer Lives
• 8:00 AM and 8:00 PM – Lunar Eclipse with music by Rene Davis – Hold On, The Light Will Come
• Serve Thy Mother to air during the Sounds of Sunday with music by Cherie Call – She

To air May 14, 2006

MOTHER’S DAY

• 12:00 AM and 12:00 PM – Hannah and Samuel with music by Highland Choir – Prayer of the Children
• 4:00 AM and 4:00 PM – Sarah and the Angels with music by Jenny Jordan Frogley – A Woman’s Heart
• 8:00 AM and 8:00 PM – Mama’s Boys with music by Brian Blosil – Saturday’s Warrior
• Honor Thy Mother to air during the Sounds of Sunday with music by Dean Kaelin – My Mom

To air May 21, 2006

• 12:00 AM and 12:00 PM – Family Singing with music by Steven Kapp Perry – Look Up!
• 4:00 AM and 4:00 PM – That Incorrigible Class with music by Katherine Nelson – Keeper Of The Flame
• The Curb to air during the Sounds of Sunday with music by Becca Rammell – When All Is Said And Done
• 8:00 AM and 8:00 PM – Old Faithful with music by Michael McLean – You’ve Always Been There For Me

To air May 28, 2006

MEMORIAL DAY

• 12:00 AM and 12:00 PM – Beloved Mother with music by Michael Webb – Home At Last
• Sammie – Gift Of God to air during the Sounds of Sunday with music by Alabama – Angels Among Us
• 4:00 AM and 4:00 PM – Max and Joyce with music by Afterglow – Each Life That Touches Us
• 8:00 AM and 8:00 PM – The Divine Smile with music by Alison Aiken – Would I Know You?

The number of weekly Internet radio listeners nationwide has increased 50% over last year and 12% of the U.S. population now regularly listens to Internet radio.

I’m surprised Internet radio has taken this long to catch on but I’m sure it has something to do with the increasing availability to broadband Internet connections.

KZION broadcasts using Windows Media Audio and I receive a lot of emails from listeners who ask if they can listen to KZION using Winamp. The answer is yes. You can play any WMA stream using Winamp. This feature has been in Winamp for quite awhile, the problem has always been getting Winamp to read an .asx file. So, here are the steps to configure your Winamp to connect to WMA streams which use an .asx file.

First, be sure you have the latest Winamp, which as of this writing is 5.2. Also make sure you download the full version. You don’t need the Pro (paid) version but the next one down. After installing, go to Options – Preferences – Plugins – Input and click on the Windows Media Decoder 3.1. Close the Options box.

Next step is to go here and download the Playlist Loader plugin. Install the plugin and restart Winamp.

Finally go to kzion.com and select the listen link. If .asx files are still associated to Windows Media Player, right click on the listen link, select copy, and paste into the Winamp File – Play URL box.

There you go. Listen to KZION or any other WMA stream using Winamp. One side note. The buffering in Winamp is much greater than in Windows Media Player, and so the What’s Playing Now page on KZION will not sync very well when listening with Winamp.

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To air April 2, 2006

• The Widow’s Mite will air during the Sounds of Sunday with music by Julie De Azevedo – He Gave His Life For Me
• 12:00 AM and 12:00 PM – The Widow Of Nain with music by April Meservy – I Need Thee Every Hour
• 4:00 AM and 4:00 PM – Only God Gives A’s with music by Candice Crockett – Back On My Knees
• 8:00 AM and 8:00 PM – Prayer with music by Showtime Company – Prayers of the Righteous

To air April 9, 2006

• 12:00 AM and 12:00 PM – Pharisee & Publican with music by Bryce Neubert – Parables
• His Blood will air during the Sounds of Sunday with music by Katherine Thompson – I Stand All Amazed
• 4:00 AM and 4:00 PM – You Can’t with music by Afterglow – Warriors Of Light
• 8:00 AM and 8:00 PM – Isaiah 53 with music by Mormon Tabernacle Choir – How Great Thou Art

To air April 16, 2006

• Easter & Rachael will air during the Sounds of Sunday with music by Beverly Ann Suafoa – He Came For Me
• 12:00 AM and 12:00 PM – Easter Story with music by Wade Egan – I Know That My Redeemer Lives
• 4:00 AM and 4:00 PM – Watch The Lamb with music by Michael Severn – Watch The Lamb
• 8:00 AM and 8:00 PM – Amber’s Father with music by Margo Watson – Song of Redeeming Love

To air April 23, 2006

• 12:00 AM and 12:00 PM – Rachael & Adrian with music by Kenneth Cope – Hear My Praise
• 4:00 AM and 4:00 PM – The Adulterous Woman with music by Marla Bulleigh – Mercy’s Arms
• 8:00 AM and 8:00 PM – Shaina’s Rock with music by Pearsons – One By One
• The Bread of Life will air during the Sounds of Sunday with music by Kenneth Cope Chorus – Alleluia Chorus

To air April 30, 2006

• 12:00 AM and 12:00 PM – Ruth & Naomi with music by John Batdorf – Who Will Be The Real Hero?
• 4:00 AM and 4:00 PM – Hezekiah’s Test with music by The Basics – The Morning Trumpet
• 8:00 AM and 8:00 PM – Remember with music by Afterglow – A New Heart
• The Waters of Life will air during the Sounds of Sunday with music by Tammy S. Robinson – Strength Beyond

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To air March 12, 2006

• 12:00 AM and 12:00 PM – Kind Words with music by John Batdorf – Let It Go
• 4:00 AM and 4:00 PM – The Comforter with music by Brad Bowen – Knock, The Door Will Open
• 8:00 AM and 8:00 PM – Telephone Wire with music by Wanda Lindstrom – Believe In Yourself
• Smile with music by Envoy – Pass The Love On will air during the Sounds of Sunday

To air March 19, 2006

• Joshua & The Spies with music by Steven Kapp Perry – I Never Stand Alone will air during the Sounds of Sunday
• 12:00 AM and 12:00 PM – Louis with music by Liz Draper – One Heart In The Right Place
• 4:00 AM and 4:00 PM – Barrel Of Bricks with music by Afterglow – Hold On To Life
• 8:00 AM and 8:00 PM – Enos with music by Michael Severn – Enos

To air March 26, 2006

• 12:00 AM and 12:00 PM – Bad Things with music by Felicia Sorenson – Just Like He Said He Would
• 4:00 AM and 4:00 PM – To Whom Shall with music by David Brooks – The Whole Armor Of God
• The Butterfly with music by Brian Blosil – Saturday’s Warrior will air during the Sounds of Sunday
• 8:00 AM and 8:00 PM – Creatures with music by Sharlene Wells Hawkes – Morning Stars

One Voice, the debut album from Gladys Knight and the Saints Unified Voices, won the Grammy for Best Gospel Choir Album this afternoon at the 48th Annual Grammy Awards.

Since the January 2005 release, One Voice has remained in the top-40 on Billboard’s Gospel charts for the better part of 52 weeks. In the first week, the album soared to immediate success and snagged the title of Billboard’s #1 Hot Shot Debut and landed at #9 while it simultaneously shot to the #1 Gospel Album and #2 Inspirational Album on iTunes.

Created and directed by Knight, the Saints Unified Voices, is a matchless gospel choir consisting of more than 100 members from several cultural backgrounds whose mission is to build faith while breaking down cultural barriers. From the energetic, gospel classic “Pass Me Not,” to the moving duet, “Did You Know,” with John Fluker, One Voice offers uplifting and inspirational musical insight.

Other nominees in the Best Gospel Choir Album category were the albums, I Speak Life by Donald Lawrence & Company, Live at the Fellowship by VIP Mass Choir, One Church by The Choir of Life (Japan), The Choir of Life (USA) & The Kurt Carr Singers, and 20/85 The Experience by The Love Fellowship Choir.

For more information about the Saints Unified Voices please visit www.suvchoir.org.

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To air February 5, 2006

• 12:00 AM and 12:00 PM – Split Rims with music by Kenneth Cope
• The Blind Man will air during the Sounds of Sunday with music by Mindy Gledhill
• 4:00 AM and 4:00 PM – Skiing Faith with music by Envoy
• 8:00 AM and 8:00 PM – Chopsticks/Jello with music by Afterglow

To air February 12, 2006

• John’s Dream will air during the Sounds of Sunday with music by Felicia Sorensen
• 12:00 AM and 12:00 PM – Road Rage with music by Liz Draper
• 4:00 AM and 4:00 PM – Sweet & Sour Rice with music by Jim Brickman and Martina McBride
• 8:00 AM and 8:00 PM – Edith And Phil with music by Liz Draper and John Canaan

To air February 19, 2006

• 12:00 AM and 12:00 PM – Tenderizing with music by Liz Draper
• 4:00 AM and 4:00 PM – America’s King with music by Mormon Tabernacle Choir
• 8:00 AM and 8:00 PM – Compassion with music by Mormon Tabernacle Choir
• George/Abe will air during the Sounds of Sunday with music by Mormon Tabernacle Choir

To air February 26, 2006

• The Red Flake will air during the Sounds of Sunday with music by Mormon Tabernacle Choir
• 12:00 AM and 12:00 PM – Samaritan Woman with music by Julie De Azevedo
• 4:00 AM and 4:00 PM – The Red Shawl with music by Judd Erickson
• 8:00 AM and 8:00 PM – Taken with music by Afterglow

“Imagine 2006,” a benefit concert to support the arts in local charter schools will host some of Utah’s finest recording artists Saturday, January 28 at 8:00 p.m. at the American Leadership Academy (1172 Del Monte Rd., Spanish Fork, UT).

Among the line-up of musicians are such favorites as Alex Boye, Jenny Jordon Frogley, Providence, Julie de Azevedo, Greg Simpson, and George Dyer.

Tickets are $9 and are currently on sale at Deseret Book stores in Ft. Union, Orem Parkway, University Mall, American Fork, and Spanish Fork as well as online at www.deseretbook.com under the link for tickets.

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To air January 1, 2006

• New Years Resolutions with music by The Pearsons – Gentle to air during the Sounds of Sunday
• 12:00 AM and 12:00 PM – Gideon with music by Wade Egan-Amazing Things
• 4:00 AM and 4:00 PM – Abraham with music by Showtime Co – Sacrifice
• 8:00 AM and 8:00 PM – Nicknames with music by Showtime Co – Old Clothes

To air January 8, 2006

• 12:00 AM and 12:00 PM – The Garbage Truck Driver with music by Molly Bice – Not Too Far From Here
• 4:00 AM and 4:00 PM – The Switch with music by Angie/Rachel/Becca – Little Things
• 8:00 AM and 8:00 PM – Vision of Enoch with music by Hillary Weeks – Be Still
• Warm Bricks to air during the Sounds of Sunday with music by Liz Draper – One Heart In The Right Place

To air January 15, 2006

• 12:00 AM and 12:00 PM – Persistance with music by Brett Raymond – Hold On, The Light Will Come
• Lord, I Believe to air during the Sounds of Sunday with music by Felicia Sorenson – Which Part Is Mine?
• 4:00 AM and 4:00 PM – Tom with music by Michael Farnes and Rachel Phelps – His Love
• 8:00 AM and 8:00 PM – Michael’s Phone Call with music by Afterglow – I Know He’s There

To air January 22, 2006

• 12:00 AM and 12:00 PM – Dawni’s Disappointment with music by Courtney Gardner – Safe Harbors
• 4:00 AM and 4:00 PM – The Cleansing with music by Steven James and Vickey Pankee-On That Day
• 8:00 AM and 8:00 PM – That One Year with music by Rich Gibbons – I Feel The Answer
• Reflections/Ski Trip will air during the Sounds of Sunday with music by Cope, de Azevedo, and Webb – Return With Honor

To air January 29, 2006

• They That Be With Us will air during the Sounds of Sunday with music by Johanna Frechette Perry – He Gives Me Strength
• 12:00 AM and 12:00 PM – Forward Momentum with music by Saturday’s Warrior Cast – Line Upon Line
• 4:00 AM and 4:00 PM – Love with music by Gibbons Family – As I Have Loved You
• 8:00 AM and 8:00 PM – Pumping Charity with music by M Child, M Payne, and R Hoffman – Power To Serve

One Voice, the debut album from Gladys Knight and the Saints Unified Voices, was announced this morning as a nominee for Best Gospel Album in the 48th Annual Grammy Awards.

Since the January release, One Voice has remained in the top-40 on Billboard’s Gospel charts for the better part of 48 weeks. In the first week, the album soared to immediate success and snagged the title of Billboard’s #1 Hot Shot Debut and landed at #9 while it simultaneously shot to the #1 Gospel Album and #2 Inspirational Album on iTunes.

Knight won Best Gospel Performance last year (the sixth Grammy of her career) for her duet “Heaven Help Us All” with the late Ray Charles on his posthumous album Genius Loves Company.

Created and directed by Knight, the Saints Unified Voices, is a matchless gospel choir consisting of more than 100 members from several cultural backgrounds whose mission is to build faith while breaking down cultural barriers. From the energetic, gospel classic “Pass Me Not,” to the moving duet, “Did You Know,” with John Fluker, One Voice offers uplifting and inspirational musical insight.

For more information about the Saints Unified Voices please visit www.suvchoir.org

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To air December 4, 2005

• 12:00 AM and 12:00 PM – Christlike with music by Chelsee Reid – Grownup Christmas List
• 4:00 AM and 4:00 PM – The Lost Sheep with music by The Mormon Tabernacle Choir – Candlelight Carol
• Isaiah and Ahaz With music by Michelle Cheney – Christmas Allelujah will air during the Sounds of Sunday
• 8:00 AM and 8:00 PM – A Letter From Dad with music by Highland Trouveres & alumni – Silent Night

To air December 11, 2005

• 12:00 AM and 12:00 PM – Christmas Story with music by Lettermen – What Child Is This?
• 4:00 AM and 4:00 PM – Unto You with music by James Hatch – Unto You A Child Is Born
• Christmas Wreath with music by Highland Trouveres & alumni – Silent Night will air during the Sounds of Sunday
• 8:00 AM and 8:00 PM – Christmas Bike with music by Sound’s Choir – Aboo, Aboo

To air December 18, 2005

• 12:00 AM and 12:00 PM – Alma, The Younger with music by Gate City Singers – Sweet Little Jesus Boy
• 4:00 AM and 4:00 PM – Christmas Symbolism with music by Forgotten Carols – Three Kings
• Peace On Earth with music by Forever Friends – Little Bird will air during the Sounds of Sunday

To air December 25, 2005

• 12:00 AM and 12:00 PM – The Golden Rule with music by Faith Hill – Where Are You, Christmas?
• Mr. Wilde with music by Felicia Sorensen – The Christmas Gift of Love will air during the Sounds of Sunday
• 4:00 AM and 4:00 PM – Christmas Gift/Freedom with music by Afterglow – A Christmas Wish

Jon Schmidt has a some free Christmas tracks in 192 kbits/sec MP3 format for free download. There’s also a few of his more popular tracks too.

To help you get into the Holiday Spirit and to assist me in climbing the charts at music.download.com, I need your help. Please download (for keeps) the following MP3 tracks, which have a bit rate of 192 kbs (aka, pretty much CD quality), and most have never been previously released as free MP3 downloads. Once again, please download these songs and pass along this email to your friends to do the same.

• Still,
  Still, Still
• Christmas
  Medley
• Bring
  a Torch, Jeanette, Isabella
• I Saw
  Three Ships
• Winter
  Serenade
• Wexford
  Carol
• Waterfall
• To
  the Summit
• Sacred
  Ground
• All
  of Me

Pretty cool, thanks Jon.