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    For our 12th 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 2018. So, without further ado, we give you Highlighting First-Half 2018!



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JFH's Highlighting 2018 Winner!


#1. Emery
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Release Date: TBD
Emery rarely disappoints when it comes to new material. You Were Never Alone was a fantastic record and the excitement over their 7th LP grows daily. I'm expecting Matt, Toby, and the gang to go all out here. This one is going to be good!
        - Michael Weaver

You Were Never Alone was arguably the most impressive Emery album to date, but when the Biblical meanings for each song was revealed on the two-part break it down episode "You Were Never Alone is a Concept Album," it was simply mind-blowing. An incredibly high bar is set for this new release, and I think anything that comes remotely close to the quality of YWNA will be a big win in my book. They definitely deserve the top spot.
        - Christopher Smith

No one would have expected this niche emo band to have lasted this long, but the past couple of years have seen Emery develop a second wind in creativity. With You Were Never Alone being one of the group's best releases, expectations are high for LP7. Hopefully last year's excessively successful Kickstarter campaign will provide the motivation they need to top themselves.         - Mason Haynie

Emery’s studio albums have never let me down. After releasing one of their best to date in 2015, 2018 is looking bright with LP7 on the horizon.
        - Scott Fryberger

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    This Wednesday, March 18, 2026
    ALBUMS
    Pipe Bomb Hell Hole [Resuscitation]

    This Friday, March 20, 2026
    ALBUMS
    The Caballerials Waxed Curbs & Suburbs - EP [Small Step]
    Dex the nerd who loves Jesus Repent and Believe - EP [Syntax]
    Tae Lamar For Your Commute II [Polished Arrow]
    Tommy Royale ChurchBoy [Capitol CMG]

    SINGLES
    AustinThaNoble Free Indeed - Single [Syntax]
    Drea LP & OnBeatMusic Never - Single [Syntax]
    Freedom Church The Church - Single [DREAM Worship]
    goodwill. World So Cold (ft. Xay Hill) - Single [Syntax]
    Josh Grove Rain or Shine - Single (independent)
    Hillside Recording A Savior Who Cares - Single [Ocean House]
    Hulvey DAVE - Single [Reach]
    Jus'Rzd Hol'On - Single [Syntax]
    Kelo & DreBeeze Da Godson VULNERABLE - Single [Syntax]
    Vic Lucas By Your Side - Single [Syntax]
    Jeannie Ortega Outside - Single [Syntax]
    tonyxtrotter WE GOT EACHOTHER - Single [Syntax]
    tylerhateslife lose your kryptonite (remix) - Single [Syntax]
    MAYIA WARREN Jesus Loves Me - Single [Syntax]

    VINYL
    Seph Schlueter Counting My Blessings Vinyl [Provident/Sony]

    Next Thursday, March 26, 2026
    ALBUMS
    Limoblaze Solid Ground - EP [Reach]

    Next Friday, March 27, 2026
    ALBUMS
    Romy Fay The Chosen Adventures (Vol. 1) [feat. Romy Fay] [Capitol CMG]
    Gaither I Go To The Rock [Gaither]
    NEEDTOBREATHE The Long Surrender [UMG]
    Point of Grace Lady Wisdom [Curb]
    Tommee Profitt The Resurrection of the King [Capitol CMG]

    SINGLES
    29:11 Worship The King and The Lamb - Single [Dream Worship]
    Evelyn Cormier Leaning on Jesus - Single [BEC]
    Freedom Church Is He Not Worthy - Single [Dream Worship]
    J. Suthern Hicks You Are Loved - Single (independent)
    Tasha Layton x Claire Leslie Whispers - Single [BEC]
    Matthew Plante Love You Have - Single [Dream]
    River Valley AGES Anxious for Nothing - Single [BEC]
    The Sagehens Dumb & Drummer - Single [Velvet Blue]
    SEU Worship A Forgiving God (Moment) - Single [Provident/Sony]
    Switchfoot Wake Up, Mr. Crow - Single [By Design/BMG]
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