MercyMe is an American contemporary Christian music band known for their uplifting and inspirational sound, featuring lead vocalist Bart Millard and a lineup of skilled musicians including Robby Shaffer, Nathan Cochran, Michael Scheuchzer, and Barry Graul. Formed in Edmond, Oklahoma in 1994, the band gained mainstream recognition with the hit single "I Can Only Imagine," which propelled their debut album, Almost There, to triple platinum status. Since then, MercyMe has released eleven studio albums, six of which have been certified gold, and a greatest-hits album, 10. The group has achieved 13 consecutive top-five singles on the Billboard Christian Songs chart, with seven reaching number one. With eight Dove Awards and numerous Grammy nominations, MercyMe continues to be a significant force in contemporary Christian music, with their most recent albums, Inhale (Exhale) in 2021, Always Only Jesus in 2022, and Wonder & Awe in 2025, showcasing their enduring impact and relevance.
