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Since their debut in 2001, GRAMMY®-nominated, American Music Award and multiple Dove Award winners MercyMe have sold more than 8.5 million units in CD, single and DVD sales, garnered 26 No. 1 multi-format Christian radio singles and four consecutive mainstream radio hits with “I Can Only Imagine,” (No. 4 AC/Top 25 on Top 40/Hot AC), “Here With Me” (No. 4 AC), “Homesick” (Top 10 AC), and “So Long Self.”
Their radio success has continued with their recent single “Greater,” which held the No. 1 spot at Christian radio for 16 weeks. MercyMe made history in 2014 as “I Can Only Imagine” surpassed 2 million digital downloads, making it the first song in Christian music to go platinum and double-platinum in the digital domain. In 2009, Billboard named MercyMe's "Word Of God Speak" the No. 1 Song of The Decade and the group the No. 1 Artist of the Decade in both the Christian Songs and Christian AC Songs categories, recognizing them as one of the industry's most notable talents. MercyMe has sold out venues across the nation, including Radio City Music Hall, and has appeared on The Today Show, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, CNN, Fox New Channel's Fox & Friends, ABC News, CBS This Morning and in the pages of Entertainment Weekly, The New York Times, USA Today, Billboard and more. Their eighth studio album, Welcome To The New, garnered Billboard Music Award nominations in all three Christian categories and two GRAMMY® nods.
Críticas en vivo
MercyMe is a Christian rock band. Most people are turned off when they hear Christian for a number of reasons. Most I think believe the music will sound "churchy", but nothing could be further from the truth. The music is comparable to what is played on mainstream radio minus all the overt sexual innuendos and excessive expletives. I Can Only Imagine carries a beautiful message of hope and grace which is extended universally and unconditionally. I really enjoyed seeing this performed live. It overwhelmed me with emotion, and I wasn't the only. I observed a few people shedding tears. It really had an emotional impact. That was quite a remarkable thing to witness.
MercyMe's lead vocalist somewhat reminds me of the lead vocalist from the country group Rascal Flatts. I am not sure why though. I guess because both men sing from the heart with real and true emotion. Nothing is put on for show, it's authentic and greatly appreciated. The venue in which I saw this particular group was a mega church. While there were a lot of people it still felt rather intimate overall. I loved it. I would recommend seeing MercyMe live if presented with that chance to do so.
What an awesome night of music, inspiration, and laughter. Upgrading to Platinum was a great choice. Maybe next time I'll do VIP. The whole night was good, start to finish. Tim Timmons was very good- introducing me to some new music. John Lynch spoke twice, once before Phil Wickham and again during MercyMe's set. He drew us in with a very unique story of trying really hard wearing a mask, and then trying (without effort) grace. Phil Wickham was amazing. His voice is like no other and he led us to the Throne. After Phil Wickham, Compassion International was introduced- they do good work. A short intermission and then....MercyMe!
MercyMe didn't disappoint. They sang their hearts out and, in my humble opinion, rocked our faces off. Bart was a champ- performing while having walking pneumonia. Their message was on point and the music was awesome. They did most of our favorites and there was so way they could do every song, Hold Fast, for example. They did a great medley of their past hits.
All in all, a great night. I will see them again!
Christian rockers MercyMe really do prove that faith and music have an unspoken critical bond. Every band member is visibly passionate about their performance and really invests every part of themselves into every single show as it clearly matters greatly to them that they perform well to each and every crowd.
Having earned a reputation following the increasing commercial success of their albums, the band have seen their live shows take place on noticeably larger stages yet they still maintain an atmosphere of intimacy by building a connection with the crowd. They speak about their formation, the song meanings and of course their faith and Christianity extensively during the show.
They perform a heartfelt rendition of 'Beautiful' which makes the whole room turn completely silent before they receive deafening applause at its closure. The band clearly shows that sincerity in modern performance can really take you far these days.
Writing a review is easy to do when it’s about a MercyMe concert.
Wild antics- Happy Dance brought them out “And now, that joy wants out
Happy dance (oh!)
Happy dance…” Out came 3 wild dancers on stage while the rest of us in the audience did our own wild happy dance.
Memorable moments - surrounded by beautiful people who love Jesus. A lovely young lady sat beside me and out of no where she ask me “Do you have any gum?” What’s so amazing is I think I’m addicted to gum. So I pulled out a packet of 100 pieces which I carry with me most of the time.
Sharing gum at a MercyMe concert was the best happenstance ever. As she left she thanked me again for sharing my gum.
Highlights -
From the bottom of our hearts my husband and I thank MercyMe, Ryan Stevenson and Unspoken for sharing their stories and love for Jesus in song at #LiferTour Orlando FL. We loved their personal messages shared in between performances.
The show was fantastic. We had excellent seats and the music could not have been any better. My grandson (12 years old)said it was the best concert. We have been to all year. And we have been to 3 others already before MercyMe. Of course, my favorite song, Even If, was sung which had me crying like a baby, then Bret started singing, The Old Rugged Cross, which made me cry harder. I lost my dad last year and to this day I can hear him sing The Old Rugged Cross, just like he always did. If you would say daddy please sing he sang that song up until he died. MercyMe put on one of the most memorable concerts ever and also one that got and kept the crowd on their feet. I will forever be grateful for spreading the word of Jesus through song, I saw my "honorary" grandson smile throughout the concert. I think his hardened heart (he's 18) was cracked.
I cannot wait for their return to Tulsa, OK!!!!! HAPPY DANCE!!!
MercyMe has always been one of my favorite Christian artist groups for the first time out of the three times in the last year that I got to see them I gotta meet with the band they really are an awesome group of guys anytime that they'll be in town definitely will be seeing them their music is so powerful and our most recent album relates very well in my life as well as my partners Thank You Mercy Me for everything that you've done I can't wait to hear this amazing journey leads to
An absolutely amazing concert. Fresh and new. These guys are terrific. Song selection and testimonials were wonderful. My heart was filled with the holy spirit when I left.
The opening acts were the perfect way to start out. Not too much, or too little. Breaks in between were not super long.
For the money this was a A+ concert.
Thank you
As usual Mercy Me did not disappoint us. The new music is amazing and they played a mix of old songs that was fun. They played for almost Two hours. Micah Taylor was funny and has a great voice. Hawk Nelson played several of their popular songs. I wish Mercy Me came to town more often, they are definitely one of my favorite bands.
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I took four friends to the concert. It was amazing. Each person was touched in their own way from the songs. I have been to six concerts in the last year, this line-up with Mercy Me and the other groups was the BEST. We are already going to book for 2019! Can’t say enough about the concert. We loved it from start to finish!
This was our first time seeing you,a thousand myself hearing you, but hubbys 1st and we so both enjoyed you so much. My husband came home and added you to his music list, and that’s Hugh thank you so much for your music,your kindness, your heart you shared.
I love you I’ll be praying for your son also
God Bless