What You Need To Know If You Are Going To Winter Jam:

Whether you are a Winter Jam veteran, or this is your first time going, hopefully these tips and notes will help you out.

Who will be at Winter Jam?

  • Newsboys
  • David Crowder Band
  • Kutless
  • Francesca Battistelli
  • Red
  • Newsong
  • KJ-52
  • Speaker Tony Nolan
  • Sidewalk Prophets
  • Chris August
  • Chris Sligh
How much does Winter Jam cost, and where do I get tickets?

It is $10, and you can't buy tickets, you just put your money in a bucket as you go into the arena.  Reminder - bring cash!  And exact change helps too!

When and Where is Winter Jam?

Feb. 26 - OKC Arena (formally the Ford Center)
Feb. 27 - Intrust Bank Arena in Wichita

Doors open at 5 for both of these dates, but keep reading and I will explain why you should get there earlier.

What time should I get there?

Here's the deal:  Winter Jam is hugely popular, and there is always the chance that they will hit capacity and have to turn everyone else away.  This just happened last weekend in Kansas City, so I have no doubt that it will happen in OKC and Wichita.  We would hate for you to take the time to try to come and not get in, so we recommend arriving early.  How early?  

Like I said before, doors open at 5 PM, if the crowd is really big, they usually open doors earlier than that.  If you were to get there a few hours before doors open, you should be OK to get in and get a decent seat.  We have NO idea what the turnout will be for these two dates but getting there early will be very important!

What About VIP Passes?

These are passes you can only buy on Winter Jam's website.  They are $50, but give you these benefits:
Access to the VIP Platinum Entrance - NO WAITING IN LINE (VIP Doors Open: 3:30pm - 4:30pm)
  • Exclusive Access to the SEAT OF YOUR CHOICE
  • Official Winter Jam 2011 FREE TOUR T-SHIRT
  • Collectable Winter Jam 2011 VIP PLATINUM 3D PASS
OKC VIP passes have already sold out, but there are some still left for Wichita.  Buy them here.



Will The House FM be there?

Photo Booth Example
Yes!  Like you even have to ask :) -  We will be rockin' the lines before Winter Jam with games and prizes, and once you get inside the arena, be sure to find our booth to spin the HUGE wheel of prizes for a chance to win an exclusive "Best of McCoy in the Morning" CD!  

Also, The House FM FREE Photo booth will be there too, where you and your crazy friends / family members can get your picture taken for free, plus we post it on The House FM's Facebook Page after the show so you can tag it, share it with your friends, and download it as a keepsake!




If you have any more questions, feel free to call us (800-324-8488) and we can help you out!  I hope you can come out to Winter Jam with your whole family / youth group / pack of ravenous wolves, because it is one of the best things to do all year!  
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The 134th 1/2 Annual House Party Awards!

...The results are in, and based on your votes, here are the winners:

  • Goofiest Song: Gimme Dat Mountain Dew (KJ-52)
  • Most Encouraging Song: Lead Me (Sanctus Real)
  • Best Local Artist: Fight The Fade
  • Song That Makes You Want To Buy A Low Rider: Live Free (Lecrae)
  • Blow Out Your Eardrum Song: For Those Who Wait (Fireflight)
  • New Band Of The Year: Manic Drive
  • Worst Song Parody: Mother Nature (Brent McCoy)
  • Band Of The Year: Skillet
  • Song Of The Year: Dear X (Disciple)
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My Bio (with a little help from Brent McCoy)

My Headshot
I've been invited to Emcee The "Payne County Distinguished Young Women Pageant" and they wanted a 150 word Bio and Headshot.  If you've never had to write a bio about yourself, it is a little difficult, but this is what I came up with: 

Andrew Youso is an entertainer, vintage pinball collector, and Radio DJ. He can be heard weekdays from 3-6 PM on 89.7 The House FM, and mornings 6:30-10 AM on 88.7 My Praise FM. He is married with a 4 year old son, (who, at this point, he can still beat in video games) and a Basset Hound / Terrier mix dog who is named after a former president. He has also done radio stints in Sioux Falls, South Dakota and Minneapolis, Minnesota where he got his B.S. in Radio Broadcasting and Bible (and got a wife). In his spare time, he helps out friends and family with fixing their computer problems by running their antivirus program correctly and plays basketball at the YMCA.


Brent, who is never afraid to one-up me in anything, suggested this "better" bio:

Andy Youso is a beast. No one knows exactly where he came from, but it's a safe bet that he's not from around here. Andy enjoys sweaters, the Internet, technology, and string cheese loose in bag. You'd be hard-pressed to find a man hairier than Youso. There's a good chance that Andy's dog is an alien. Andy is 1/4 robot. When he's bored, he often stares straight into the sun for hours on end.

Which one do you think I should use? 


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Interview with KJ-52!

Andy and Jenn talk to KJ-52 about Winter Jam, Friday Freestyle, and how it felt to re-record "Jesus Freak"


Here's KJ-52's Winter Jam award nominations:

Craziest on Stage: Michael Tait
Sweatiest after the show: Red
Act that most impressed you: Sidewalk Prophets / Chris August
Biggest Goofball: KJ-52
Partner in Crime: George Moss

Listen to the interview here.
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The Most Disturbing and Sobering Statistic you will ever hear about the Super Bowl:

"The Super Bowl is one of the biggest human trafficking events in the United States"   "Up to 10,000 adult and under age girls have come to previous Super Bowls." -Attorney General Greg Abbott


To hear more sobering statistics about the Child Sex Trade, check out this video with Tenth Avenue North and Natalie Grant:



Natalie Grant and Tenth Avenue North PSA for Traffick 911 from Nate Bernard on Vimeo.

Here are some common signs of domestic minor sex trafficking victims:


On its own, one of these signs might not indicate trafficking, but 2-3 together are a good indication. The average life expectancy for a child forced into sexual slavery is 7 years, so don't wait. 
  • ƒ Scripted answers.
  • ƒ Inconsistencies in story.
  • ƒ Branding or tattoos, especially that reflect ownership or money.
  • ƒ Bruising, including handprints or thin marks like an extension cord or wire. Varied stages of healing with black, purple, blue, and or yellow shades.
  • ƒ Malnourished.
  • ƒ Coming on to several men.
  • ƒ Appears helpless, shamed, or nervous.
  • ƒ Inability or fear to make eye contact.
  • ƒ Dating much older, abusive, or controlling man.
  • ƒ Clothes that say "Daddy's Girl" or are inappropriate  for the weather.
  • ƒ Not attending school or has numerous school absences.
  • ƒ Chronic runaway or homeless youth..
NOTE: Only trained professionals should approach a traffick victim. If you suspect a person is being trafficked, call 911 and the National Human Trafficking Hotline 888-373-7888.

What else can you do?  Check out Traffick911.org to find out more.
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Interview with Anthony from Red

We caught up with Anthony from the band Red about their new album Until We Have Faces, and they are the first band to be able to participate in the Winter Jam Awards (Jammies)!


  • Craziest on Stage:  Red
  • Most Sweaty After The Show: Newsboys
  • Act that most surprised / impressed you : Newsboys / Newsong
  • Biggest goofball: Russ Lee from Newsong
  • Biggest Partner in Crime: Kutless

Listen to the interview here
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