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    For our 11th 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 2017. So, without further ado, we give you Highlighting First-Half 2017!



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#9. Acceptance
Colliding By Design

Release Date: February 24
So much for being our #1 one-album-wonder. But the "never say never" axiom holds true. I missed the Acceptance party the first time around, and having spun Phantoms several years after their initial disbanding, I welcome this return of a modern rock favorite. Colliding By Design ought to be a long-overdue sophomore effort that keeps 2017 on its toes.
        - Roger Gelwicks

Acceptance released Phantoms -- a really great record -- all the way back in 2005. Songs like "Take Cover" were absolutely addicting and still loved by many today. After 12 years, the band has come back with their follow-up, Colliding By Design. While the first single did nothing to remind me of the Acceptance I loved from 2005, I'm still interested and excited to see what the guys have to offer us after all of this time. There are high hopes, but only time will tell how the newest release stacks up to their gold standard.
        - Michael Weaver

Acceptance's new release, Colliding by Design, is likely to be one of the best reunion albums of 2017. With their first full-length, Phantoms, well in the rearview, discussion regarding where a new effort will stand next to such an excellent album is understandable. Fortunately, lead singles "Haunted" and "Diagram of a Simple Man" promise consistency, achievement, and an exciting, fresh start.
        - Jeremy Barnes

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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]
    NEEDTOBREATHE Where You Call Home - Single [Omnivore]
    Hunter Plake Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas - Single [BEC]
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