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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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    2018 Countdown: January to June

    10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1
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    Music Out This Week


    This Monday, March 9, 2026
    ALBUMS
    DPB Undefeated [MTS]

    This Friday, March 13, 2026
    ALBUMS
    Pat Barrett Break Open (Live) [Capitol CMG]
    NCS Collective Nothing But the Name (independent)
    Tomb Slayer Radiance: A Modern Hymns Project [Tomb Slayer]
    Phil Wickham Song of the Saints (Deluxe) [Fair Trade]


    SINGLES
    Garett and Kate Serban Sing Of Your Love (Live) - Single [Bethel]
    GLADDEN Love Came Down - Single [DREAM]
    Nate Goodlet Catalina - Single (independent)
    Grace Graber Oceans - Single (independent)
    Jay-Way Bank On It (feat. KB) - Single [Curb]
    Kingsmen Is That The Old Ship Zion - Single [Horizon]
    Chandler Letner Patiently - Single [DREAM]
    John Long Boxes - Single [Ocean House]
    Love & The Outcome Sparrow - Single [Integrated Music Rights]
    Jake MacAdam The Father's Plan - Single [Ocean House]
    Myles Maestro ...Ain't For the Saints - Single [Syntax]
    Kevi Morse After All - Single [Syntax]
    Warren Peay Learn Something Old - Single [Integrity]
    Poets & Prophets Make Room - Single [Fair Trade]
    Tommee Profitt There Is Power (feat. CROWDER) - Single [Capitol CMG]
    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]

    Next Friday, March 20, 2026
    ALBUMS
    The Caballerials Waxed Curbs & Suburbs - EP [Small Step]
    Tommy Royale ChurchBoy [Capitol CMG]

    SINGLES
    Freedom Church The Church - Single [DREAM Worship]
    Josh Grove Rain or Shine - Single (independent)
    Hillside Recording A Savior Who Cares - Single [Ocean House]
    Hulvey DAVE - Single [Reach]

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