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    For our 10th annual Highlighting feature, we split the year into TWO pieces -- January to June and July to December. Each list contains 10 artists/releases for a total of 20 in total for 2016. So, without further ado, we give you Highlighting First-Half 2016!



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#10. The Rocket Summer
Zoetic

Release Date: February 26, 2016
Infectious, carefree and tightly produced, The Rocket Summer is always a solid pick for great music on the horizon. The PledgeMusic-funded Zoetic already has quite a bit of goodwill in the books with "Same Air," and Bryce Avary is poised to the take the next step forward with this winter's release.
        - Roger Gelwicks

The music released by Bryce Avary, the creative force and solo artist behind The Rocket Summer, is downright catchy. For fans who can't seem to keep 2012's effort, Life Will Write the Words, off repeat, it's been a long 4 years of patience that is close to an end…
        - Jeremy Barnes

For a great while, I liked one or two of Bryce Avary's songs, and even then they held more of a "guilty pleasure" status than anything. His last album made me a believer, though. Zoetic is looking rather promising for the pop rock scene this year...
        - Scott Fryberger

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    This Friday, November 7, 2025
    ALBUMS
    Gabby Barrett Carols and Candlelight (Deluxe) [Warner Music]
    Biscuits Country Fried LoFi - EP [Circle Back]
    Jekalyn Carr JEKALYN X LEGENDS [WayNorth]
    DAMIAN DAMIAN [DREAM]
    Every Nation Music Revive [NWN]
    Josh Garrels Peace To All Who Enter Here, Vol. 2 (independent)
    Amy Jay Mnemonics (independent)
    JERUB The Wonder Years [Elevate]
    JSP No More (independent)
    New Wine Worship Praise King Jesus (Live from New Wine Festival) (independent)
    Jeremy Rosado Feliz Navidad - EP [Capitol CMG]
    (UN)WORTHY From the Belly of the Beast - EP (independent)

    SINGLES
    Dave Barnes Santa's Gotta Go - Single (independent)
    Gracie Binion Gunpowder - Single [BEC]
    Biscuits Country Fried LoFi - Single [Circle Back]
    Blanca O Come, All Ye Faithful (Gloria) - Single [BEC]
    Andrea Bocelli The Blessing (feat. Kari Jobe, Cody Carnes) - Single [Universal]
    Steven Curtis Chapman Christmas Is All In The Heart (with CeCe Winans) - Single [The Fuel]
    Cutright Gram Cracker - Single [Syntax]
    Drew Holcomb & the Neighbors, Ellie Holcomb It Came Upon A Midnight Clear - Single [Magnolia]
    Elevation Worship God I'm Just Grateful (feat. Chandler Moore) - Single [Provident]
    FrenchyRiff Steps - Single [La Resistance]
    Garett and Kate Serban O Holy Night / Holy Forever - Single [Bethel]
    Good Things Collective Rejoice! - Single [Real Fun]
    Hillside Recording Everlasting Father - Single (independent)
    Ian Austin, Heather Suzanne Somewhere Far - Single (independent)
    K3hlab Lord You Are - Single [Syntax]
    Kelo The Break-Up - Single [Syntax]
    Lakewood Music Rejoice Again (feat. Alexander Pappas) - Single (independent)
    Colony House Life Goes On/You’re Right Where You’re Meant To Be - Single [LastDaze]
    Ben Lawrence Moving (feat. Pyramid Park) - Single (independent)
    Tasha Layton Christmas All Year Long - Single [BEC]
    Life.Church Worship Tanto - Single (independent)
    Limoblaze Esé - Single [Reach]
    Myles Maestro falling 4 u - Single [Syntax]
    Kevi Morse Yeen ain't wit it - Single [Syntax]
    Jeannie Ortega Boyfriend - Single [Syntax]
    Presence Music Band Who Knew (Gift Wrapped) [feat. Blake Whiteley] - Single (independent)
    Prodi Da Prodigal Modus Operandi - Single [Syntax]
    Road to Restoration, Fridayy The Truth - Single [BMG]
    Sacrificial Betrayal Take Risk - Single (independent)
    Zane Walls YOU ARE THE FIRE (feat. JontheKid) - Single (independent)
    Rhett Walker Carol of the Bells - Single [BEC]

    This Saturday, November 8, 2025
    SINGLES
    Seth Davey I Can't Sing it Loud Enough - Single (independent)

    Next Friday, November 14, 2025
    ALBUMS
    Emery White Line Fever (Remastered) - Disc One (independent)
    Kings Kaleidoscope Asaph's Arrows II EP [BEC]
    Ronnie Martin Evergreen Melodie [Velvet Blue]
    NF FEAR - EP [Capitol]
    Blessing Offor To All A Good Night [Capitol CMG]
    Rave Jesus I MET GOD ON THE DANCEFLOOR [Provident]
    The Young Escape Not Done Yet [BEC]

    SINGLES
    Biscuits Drifting Off (Hayloft) - Single [Circle Back]
    Richard Lynch Why Me Lord - Single [MTS]
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