John David Webster's 'Miracle' Used As Theme In Children's Hospital Fundraiser
Springfield, Mo-based radio station KADI 99.5 FM selected "Miracle," the first single from BHT Records piano-based pop-rock recording artist John David Webster's debut album, Made to Shine, as the theme song for their recent radio-thon event to benefit Children's Miracle Network. During the day, the station welcomed various families that have been helped by Children's Miracle Network who shared their testimonials with the listening audience. The organization, founded by Marie Osmond ("The Donnie & Marie Show," The Osmonds, singer and entrepreneur) and John Schneider ("Smallville," "Dukes of Hazard," country music entertainer) in 1983, works to save and improve the lives of children by raising funds for children's hospitals. The KADI radio-thon collected $30,000 for the cause.
"We were looking for a miracle-themed song, and lo and behold - John David Webster's 'Miracle' was lying on my desk," said KADI's Program Director Rod Kittleman. "The song fit perfectly for the entire day and helped us in our efforts to raise money for the kids!"
"It's so awesome to hear that my song 'Miracle' was used as the theme song for this radio-thon! This is the type of thing that fuels the fire of why I do what I do," exclaimed John David Webster upon hearing about the station's use of his single. "It also means so much more to me because my nephew is in Riley Hospital, one of the hospitals sponsored by the Children's Miracle Network. I'm so thankful to be a part of this incredible story!"
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"Miracle" has been receiving a warm welcome from radio stations nationwide. It continues to be one of the most added and highest gaining songs on the R&R and Christian Radio Weekly AC charts. The single is currently poised to move into a Top 10 slot on this week's R&R AC Indicator chart.
Children's Miracle Network - the alliance of premier hospitals for children- is a non-profit organization dedicated to saving and improving the lives of children by raising funds for children_s hospitals across North America. Each year the 170 Children's Miracle Network hospitals provide the finest medical care, life-saving research and preventative education to help millions of kids overcome diseases and injuries of every kind. To learn more go to www.cmn.org.
Postitive Hit Radio, KADI 99.5 FM, is celebrating 15 years of broadcasting in the Springfield, Mo. area. The station plays today's hottest Christian music including the newest music from artists such as John David Webster, Audio Adrenaline, Mercy Me and Sanctus Real, as well as music from classic artists including Steven Curtis Chapman, Michael W. Smith, Amy Grant and more.
John David Webster's album is available on BHT Records and is distributed by Word Distribution. BHT Records is a division of Brentwood-based independent label group BHT Entertainment, LLC, founded by industry veterans Mike Blanton, Dan Harrell and Steve Thomas. Blanton and Harrell are recognized for introducing superstars Amy Grant and Michael W. Smith to the industry through Blanton/Harrell Entertainment, Inc., established in 1980. Interested in music and its positive effects on culture and the younger generation, a partnership was formed with Thomas, who is credited for leading well-known artists Jennifer Knapp, Relient K and The O.C. Supertones into the spotlight.
