What are some of the best albums & songs from the first half of 2018? Our UTR Critics Panel helps find the cream of the crop as we share some selections that captured our ears and hearts.

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"Prodigal (Run To You)" - Kevin Max

"Ring The Bells" - Johnnyswim + Drew Holcomb & The Neighbors

"Ever Stay" - Joy Ike

"Settled Down" - Giants & Pilgrims

"The Joy of the Lord" - Audrey Assad

"Old Friends" - Ben Rector

"Healing on Planet Earth - Mad At The World

"One Day" - Christa Wells

"Voices" - My Epic

"Summer Rain" - The Choir

"Changes" - Mat Kearney

"Fight For You" - Shawn McDonald

"Olivia" - Lowland Hum

"North Town Evening" - Adam Whipple

"Promise Is A Promise" - Ian Zumback (ft. Anthony Hoisington)

"Save Me" - Liz Vice

"Is He Worthy" - Andrew Peterson

SPECIAL THANKS:

* Escape To The Lake - http://escapetothelake.net

* 10 Member UTR panel of critics

* Air Conditioning (it got up to 107* heat index this week!)

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