Get the new FREE JFH MP3 compilation -- Vol. 14!
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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 Second-Half 2017! (For our January to June list, click here!)



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#6. Matt & Toby
I Quit Church

Release Date: Fall, 2017
I absolutely loved their debut release and even though this album's name and recent Bad Christian language controversy had me somewhat worried, I am definitely anticipating what I Quit Church has to offer.
        - Kevin Hoskins

I've been begging for a new Matt & Toby album for awhile now. The debut was extremely fun and catchy and is still worthy of the occasional play through. The concept behind I Quit Church is an interesting one and the first two songs are quite promising. I'm expecting another solid album from two guys who rarely ever miss.
        - Michael Weaver

Always a sucker for acoustic guitars and rock singer combos, when I heard the title of Matt & Toby’s newest offering was to be called I Quit Church, I was sold. Further news from their websites podcast claimed a mix of older hymns and originals and now it may be one of my most eagerly anticipated albums of 2017!
        - Josh Balogh

Matt & Toby's self-titled debut was a solid release and a very welcome departure from Emery's harder edge, despite feeling a little underdeveloped musically. The title for their latest release has me really curious, so even if the music doesn't quite live up to their work with the band, the lyrics certainly will.
        - Lucas Munachen

Everything that the Emery boys have released under BC Music has been high-quality, and an album that promises to be both deeply spiritual and critical should certainly please their fanbase. The hefty dose of unique takes on classic hymns might cause cohesion issues for the album as a whole, but Emery’s Classics Reimagined EP that released earlier this year earned my trust in their arranging abilities.
        - Mason Hayne

I liked Matt & Toby’s debut album, but I never found myself holding onto it like Emery albums. I’ve gone back and listened recently, and Matt & Toby still holds up pretty well. That being said, I am looking forward to hearing what Toby has to say in what may be a more personal outing for the guys.
        - Scott Fryberger

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    This Friday, November 14, 2025
    ALBUMS
    Emery White Line Fever (Remastered) - Disc One (independent)
    JERICKO Ups and Downs - EP [Syntax]
    Kings Kaleidoscope Asaph's Arrows II EP [BEC]
    VIC LUCAS The Journey (Deluxe Version) [Syntax]
    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
    ADRIEL CRUZ & JAMIL Praying For My Enemies - Single [Syntax]
    BILL B. My Lord - Single [Syntax]
    Biscuits Drifting Off (Hayloft) - Single [Circle Back]
    CUTRIGHT, ZIPPY, & QEW Pick it Up - Single [Syntax]
    DRENAE Like U Do - Single [Syntax]
    KNALADEUS, SELAH THE CORNER, & AYO SHAMIR Let it Be (ft. JOSEPH SD) - Single [Syntax]
    LEXLY NIRVANA Perdoname - Single [Syntax]
    Richard Lynch Why Me Lord - Single [MTS]
    NEEDTOBREATHE Where You Call Home - Single [Omnivore]
    Hunter Plake Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas - Single [BEC]

    Next Sunday, November 16, 2025
    ALBUMS
    Bir Witness 26.13 (independent)

    Next Thursday, November 20, 2025
    SINGLES
    The Rocky Valentines Happy Thanksgiving - Double Single [Velvet Blue]

    Next Friday, November 21, 2025
    ALBUMS
    Drew Holcomb & the Neighbors, Ellie Holcomb I'll Be Home for Christmas - EP [Magnolia]
    Joseph Habedank The Great Adventure: A Tribute to Steven Curtis Chapman [Daywind]
    Andrew Marcus Christmas - EP (independent)
    Stryper The Greatest Gift Of All [Frontiers]

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    Cliff & Antoinette Murray Happy Thanksgiving - Single [DREAM]
    Jake MacAdam, Mark & Sarah Tillman Christ Has Come - Single [Ocean House]
    Life.Church Worship A Thousand Blessings - Single [Ocean House]
    Good Weather Forecast Little Christmas - Single [DREAM]

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    Stryper The Greatest Gift Of All Vinyl [Girder]
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