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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 Second-Half 2016! -- Please keep in mind that any artists that placed in the First Half (like Skillet, Paper Route and winner House of Heroes) won't be re-listed here!



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#3. Relient K
Air For Free

Release Date: July 22, 2016
If anyone can release a compelling existential song about Instagram, it's these guys. It just makes sense. The punk-pop "Bummin'" seems like a return to form, too. Some might not be holding their breath after the controversial and coy Collapsible Lung, but RK has enough of a track record to keep me excited for Air for Free.
        - Roger Gelwicks

Something about Matt and Matt's attitudes, the album artwork, the tracklist, and the lead single "Bummin'" has got me extremely excited for Air For Free.
        - Christopher Smith

Throughout their career, Relient K has only continued to impress (despite Collapsible Lung's poppy approach) and the single released for Air For Free holds firmly the promise the streak will continue. Will the new tunes meet the brilliance of Forget and Not Slow Down is yet to be answered, but I'd be surprised if they don't at least get close.
        - Lucas Munachen

Relient K has always been a favorite of mine and I’ve enjoyed watching them mature as I’ve matured myself (Matt Thiessen is just a couple of years older than me). However, Collapsible Lung was a very big disappointment. I’m hoping the guys are back on track and that Air For Free picks up where Forget and Not Slow Down left off.
        - Michael Weaver

Relient K is due for a good second act, and a good album and exposure in the form of an opening slot on Switchfoot’s fall tour could be just the prod the boys from Ohio could use to again grab the cultural zeitgeist in that old fashioned “Marilyn Manson Ate My Girlfriend” way.
        - Alex Caldwell

No, Relient K, you may have slowed down a lot since the mid-2000’s when you were in your heyday, but as this ranking says, we haven’t forgotten you. But you are going to have to do a bit of work to win back everyone after Collapsible Lung. Here's hoping that Air For Free does that!
        - Mark Rice

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    2016 Countdown: July to December

    10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1
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    This Friday, March 13, 2026
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    GLADDEN Love Came Down - Single [DREAM]
    Nate Goodlet Catalina - Single (independent)
    Grace Graber Oceans - Single (independent)
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    Kingsmen Is That The Old Ship Zion - Single [Horizon]
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    John Long Boxes - Single [Ocean House]
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    The Rogers Family A Place to Spend the Night - Single [Horizon]
    Seph Schlueter Valley of Worship - Single [Provident/Sony]
    Scout and the Saints Dancin' on My Grave - Single (independent)
    Stand41TrueGod Wilderness - Single (independent)
    Terrian Testimony (feat. CeCe Winans) - Single [Gotee]

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    The Caballerials Waxed Curbs & Suburbs - EP [Small Step]
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    Josh Grove Rain or Shine - Single (independent)
    Hillside Recording A Savior Who Cares - Single [Ocean House]
    Hulvey DAVE - Single [Reach]

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    Seph Schlueter Counting My Blessings Vinyl [Provident/Sony]
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