With a string of independent recordings dating back to 1994, Greenville, Texas-based MercyMe exploded onto the Christian music scene with the release of their mega hit “I Can Only Imagine” in 2001. Written by lead singer Bart Millard after the death of his father, the song made its way onto the pop, country and AC charts and led to platinum sales for the pop/rock band, who continue to record and tour successfully year after year. More recent albums like 2010's The Generous Mr. Lovewell and 2014's Welcome to the New have crossed over into the Top 10 of the pop charts.
