Who Sings "I Can Only Imagine?"

Bart Millard from MercyMe wrote "I Can Only Imagine" after the death of his father as a way to help himself heal. It was released in 2001 on Almost There and it wasn't long before mainstream radio was playing it all across the US. Over the next three years several other artists released their own versions of the song. Some of the releases are ...

MercyMe - Almost There, 2001

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Although several other artists released MercyMe's song, in this case, the original has remained the best. Bart Millard's delivery touches your heart just as much as the events leading up to the writing of the song touched his.

Amy Grant - Legacy... Hymns & Faith, 2002

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Amy Grant strips the song down to the roots, yet the power of her voice definitely makes up the difference.

Rita Springer - Effortless, 2002

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With a folk/worship sound, Rita's version is the most different from all of the rest.

Darla Day - These Are The Days, 2003

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Darla Day has the voice of an angel and she gives her version a little bit of country.

Ivan Parker - Just Imagine, 2003

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Ivan Parker delivers as he always does ... heartfelt, easy to listen to and with a traditional, southern gospel flavor.

Jeff Carson - God Bless The USA - Best Of America, Vol. 3, 2003

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With a smooth country delivery, Jeff's version sounds quite close to Bart's.

John Tesh - Red Rocks Platinum, 2005

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Recorded at the Red Rocks concert, this song was also featured on the Worship at Red Rocks DVD from 2004.

Wynonna - Her Story: Scenes From a Lifetime, 2005

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Wynonna opens this song talking about her father and how, while she hasn't met him, she knows that they will meet in Heaven. Beautifully done!