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MercyMe

MercyMe is an American contemporary Christian music band founded in Edmond, Oklahoma. The band consists of lead vocalist Bart Millard, percussionist Robby Shaffer, bassist Nathan Cochran, and guitarists Michael Scheuchzer and Barry Graul.

Key facts

Musical artist.name: MercyMe
Musical artist.image: MercyMe Live 2012.jpg
Musical artist.caption: MercyMe in concert in 2012. The Hurt & The Healer
Musical artist.origin: Edmond, Oklahoma, U.S.
Musical artist.genre: Contemporary Christian, worship, Christian rock
Musical artist.years_active: 1994–present
Musical artist.current_members: Bart Millard Nathan Cochran Michael John Scheuchzer Robby Shaffer Barry Graul
Musical artist.past_members: James Bryson Trent Austin Kendall Combes Jim Richmond David Cowan

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Contents

History
Formation and early years
''Almost There'', ''Spoken For'' and ''Undone'' (2001–2004)
''The Christmas Sessions'' and ''Coming Up to Breathe'' (2005–2006)
''All That is Within Me'', ''Coming Up to Breathe: Acoustic'' and ''10'' (2007–2009)
''The Generous Mr. Lovewell'' and ''The Worship Sessions'' (2010–2011)
''The Hurt & the Healer'', ''Welcome to the New'', ''Lifer'', ''Inhale (Exhale)'', ''Always Only Jesus'', ''Wonder & Awe'' (2012–present)
Charity
Tour bus accident
Members
Current members
Former members
Discography
Independent albums
Studio albums
Awards and accolades
Billboard Music Awards
Tours
Headlining
Co-headlining
Opening
References
External links

The band formed in 1994 and released six independent albums before signing with INO Records in 2001. The group first gained mainstream recognition with the crossover single "I Can Only Imagine", which elevated their debut album, Almost There, to triple platinum certification. Since then, the group has released eleven additional studio albums (six of which have been certified gold) and a greatest-hits album, 10. The group has also had 13 consecutive top-five singles on the Billboard Christian Songs chart, with seven of them reaching number one. MercyMe has won eight Dove Awards and has had many Grammy Award nominations. On April 8, 2014, the band released its eighth studio album, titled Welcome to the New. Their 10th studio album, Inhale (Exhale), was released on April 30, 2021. Their 11th studio album, Always Only Jesus, was released on October 21, 2022, and their 12th studio album, Wonder & Awe released on August 8th, 2025.