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MercyMe – Biography of Christian Pop / Contemporary Band MercyMe

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MercyMe Band Members:

    Bart Millard - Lead vocals
    Nathan Cochran - Bass - birthday
    Mike Scheuchzer - Guitar
    Robby Shaffer - Drums
    Jim Bryson - Keyboards
    Barry Graul - Guitar - birthday

MercyMe Biography:

MercyMe started out in 1994 as just a bunch of guys who loved music, loved the Lord and wanted be able to support their families playing music for and about Jesus. Several Dove Awards, a few albums and over six million + CD and DVD sales later, a lot has changed. But they're still the same people - guys who love what they do and who they do it for.

MercyMe Facts:

  • Since their 2001 debut, MercyMe has seen all of their albums attain either Gold or Platinum status with RIAA
  • MercyMe has produced 23 #1 multi-format Christian radio singles, and four consecutive mainstream radio hits including "I Can Only Imagine," "Here With Me," "Homesick," and "So Long Self."

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MercyMe Awards:

2005

2004

  • Doves
    - Pop/Contemporary Song Of The Year - "Word of God Speak”
    - Artist & Group Of The Year

  • American Christian Music Awards
    - Performing Artist & Duo/Group Of The Year
    - Recorded Song Of The Year & Outstanding Duo/Group (Song): "Word Of God Speak"
    - Outstanding Praise & Worship, Inspirational & AC Artist

2003

  • ASCAP Awards
    - Songwriter of the Year: Bart Millard for “I Can Only Imagine”

2002

  • Dove Awards
    - Pop/Contemporary Recorded Song Of The Year - "I Can Only Imagine"

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