>> ARTIST OF THE YEAR NOMINEES << ON THE CHARTS “Even If” became one of the biggest hits of MercyMe’s 24-year career when it ruled the top of the radio charts for an impressive 19 weeks. The song is the lead single from the band’s latest full-length, GRAMMY®-nominated project, Lifer. AT THE BOX OFFICE Estimated to earn $2 million, I Can Only Imagine exceeded expectations when it garnered an astounding $17 million at the box o³ce opening weekend. The ¯lm is based on the story behind the triple-Platinum smash found on MercyMe’s major label debut and documents the real-life story of lead singer Bart Millard. In conjunction with the ¯lm, Millard also released a memoir and a children’s book. IN THE PRESS The unprecedented success of blockbuster indie ¯lm I Can Only Imagine has made headlines in Christian and secular publications alike, eliciting buzz from the media. The movie, and subsequently MercyMe, has garnered ink in Forbes, Parade, USA Today and Billboard, among other high-pro¯le publications. MercyMe also performed the ¯lm’s title track on “FOX & Friends.” ON THE ROAD After a spring jaunt that found MercyMe selling out numerous dates and headlining a sold-out show at Nashville’s historic Ryman Auditorium, the band will embark on a 20-city “Imagine Nation Tour” this fall, alongside longtime friends Tenth Avenue North. HEARD ON K LOVE: “GRACE GOT YOU” K LOVE FAN AWARDS COUNT: 14 TIME NOMINEE WWW.MERCYME.ORG @THEMERCYME @MERCYME @MERCYME mercyme ALSO NOMINATED FOR GROUP OR DUO OF THE YEAR my K-LOvE STOrY “My sweet mom passed away suddenly in 2011. The song, ‘I Can Only Imagine,’ was played at her memorial service while pictures of her were shown on the screen. Every time I hear the song, I smile, knowing heaven is her residence.” —Marianne, Florida >> 36 <<
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