Nashville, TN, May 23, 2012: One of Christian music’s biggest and most beloved acts, MercyMe bowed their brand-new project, The Hurt & The Healer, yesterday to a No. 1 debut on the iTunes® Christian Albums Chart and in the Top 10 (at No. 10) on its overall album chart. Furthermore, The Hurt & The Healer is getting a lot of love from all who listen, including critics from Christianity Today, Crosswalk, New Release Tuesday and more:

“The band’s latest full length is just as excellent as anything they’ve released. With a foundation of uplifting melodies and lyrics grounded in biblical themes, there’s hardly a down moment. Singer Bart Millard’s voice sounds as rich and strong as it ever has. MercyMe is clearly a band intent on making music to and for God, and for that their work will never return void.” – Christianity Today

“…the album hits its AC radio sweet spot head-on, while still attempting to take unexpected turns here and there. All the way around, Healer is sure to please, with enough diversity and pathos to continue to provide encouragement and inspiration to the fans who have made MercyMe one of the most beloved acts in Christian music.” – Crosswalk / TheFish.com

“The Hurt & The Healer knocks it out of the park…This incredible band has once again released their newest best album. It has a very warm musical style that will immediately soothe your soul and cause you to worship and sing along with these ultra-talented musicians. Don’t miss out on the compelling sonic musical feel of this stellar five star album.” – NewReleaseTuesday.com

“MercyMe [has] created one of their most mature and lyrically profound of their career… [They] have crafted 10 tracks that take us on a musical journey that is one of the most rewarding of 2012. With plenty of rock songs to please the alternative genre, The Hurt and the Healer stretches musical boundaries to boldly assert its authority as one of this year’s standout albums…this album is not to be missed. Well done, MercyMe for such a captivating musical experience!” – Indie Vision Music

In addition to a stellar reception from the press, the title track continues to climb at a furious pace on the radio charts, claiming No. 1 on Soft AC/Inspo Indicator, and it’s also in the Top 5 at AC Monitored (No. 4) and NCA Monitored (No. 4).

MercyMe is honored to be nominated for Billboard Music’s 2012 Top Christian Artist along side Casting Crowns, Skillet, Chris Tomlin & Laura Story.

Attention MercyMe fans in California & the West; MercyMe is coming to the Spirit West Coast festivals in Del Mar May 27 and Monterey June 23 and YOU just might get your picture taken with group backstage.

MercyMe is one of the event headliners along with TobyMac and Tenth Avenue North.

The next 5 people who buy THIS WEEK (by March 30) with the promotion code: MERCY will get to have their picture taken and autographed with the group backstage (winner plus one guest) and have the photo personally autographed by the band. Festival prices increase slightly after March 30 so you’ll also save some money if you buy THIS WEEK. This offer is only valid until March 30 and good for purchases of general admission full event (3 day) or single day tickets.

For the complete lineup and to purchase tickets go to www.SpiritWestCoast.org. Once you place your order, proceed to check-out and enter the code: MERCY and you’ll be eligible to win.

Don’t wait!

Check it out. We’re calling it the ‘Great MercyMe T-Shirt Fire Sale’.  While supplies last we’re selling all of our shirts online for only $10.  Now here’s the thing.  We’re getting rid of these designs so once they are gone they are gone for good.  We will however, be replacing these designs with some sweet new shirts that we’re selling out on the road right now.

So here’s the deal.  Clean this place out.  We need the shelf space for new shirts.

Title track is most added on Billboard Christian AC with quick rise to No. 2 on iTunes Christian Songs

Band to launch spring headline tour April 19

Nashville, TN….March 1, 2012…. With the most-added Billboard Christian AC single this week as well as the No. 2 Christian song on iTunes, the buzz for MercyMe’s May 22nd release, The Hurt and The Healer, is rapidly escalating.

With an uninterrupted string of 23 #1 career singles, the award-winning and multi-platinum selling band sure seems to have another hit on their hands with the title track garnering a whopping 61 adds from AC, CHR and Inspo formats combined. In addition, the single even debuted at No. 28 on the AC-Monitored and No. 29 on the AC-Indicator charts its first week out.

“The Hurt & The Healer is a celebration of that moment when these two worlds collide…. the deep need for healing and the God who provides it, ” remarks lead vocalist Bart Millard.

Produced by Brown Bannister and Dan Muckala, The Hurt & The Healer features signature MercyMe anthems, engaging pop songs and worshipful and intimate moments.

“For whatever reason, God has called us to help people through the healing process, so as we began this project, we thought, ‘do we even try to fight it, this is kind of who we are,’ ” said Millard recalling songs like their worldwide hit “I Can Only Imagine,” “Homesick,” “Bring the Rain,” “Finally Home” and more. “The idea is to create an album to help bring healing to people, but not just healing; even in the midst of life’s worst moments, there’s this irony of feeling more alive than anytime before; that moment when we embrace our kids a little tighter and we reevaluate what’s important in life,” he continues. “The whole album revolves around this common theme, but it’s not all really heavy. We hope it helps people get to a better place in these moments that seem to cripple us at times.”

On April 19, just after closing out another successful Rock and Worship Roadshow tour, MercyMe will embark on a headline tour also featuring Chris August and Moriah Peters. More dates are currently being added, and current shows can be seen below or by visiting MercyMe’s website.

About MercyMe
Since their debut in 2001, Grammy-nominated, American Music Award and multiple GMA Dove Award winners MercyMe have sold over 6 million units in CD and DVD sales, while being one of few Contemporary Christian music groups to have had all of their recordings certified Gold or Platinum, as well as garner 23 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.” In 2009, BILLBOARD named MercyMe’s “Word Of God Speak” the #1 Song of The Decade and the group the #1 Christian Songs Artist of the Decade, with an additional #1 as the Christian AC Song Artist of The Decade as one of the industry’s most notable talents. MercyMe made history as “I Can Only Imagine” surpassed 1 million digital downloads, making it the first song in Christian music to go platinum in the digital domain. The multi-platinum selling band has sold out venues including Radio City Music Hall and has been seen on The Tonight Show, CNN, Fox New Channel¹s Fox & Friends, ABC News, CBS¹ The Early Show, and on the pages of Entertainment Weekly, The New York Times, USA Today, Billboard, and more.

MercyMe spring tour dates -
Thurs, April 19 –
PANAMA CITY, FL – Marina Civic Center

Fri, April 20 –
PENSACOLA, FL – Extraordinary Women Conference-Pensacola Civic Center

Sat, April 21 –
HAIWASSEE, GA – Anderson Music Hall

Sun, April 22 –
MURFREESBORO, TN – World Outreach Church

Fri, April 27 –
BIRMINGHAM, AL – Extraordinary Women Conference-BJCC Arena

Thurs, May 3 –
AGAWAM, MA – Bethany Assembly of God

Fri, May 4 –
PORTLAND, ME – University of Southern Maine

Sat, May 5 –
MONCTON, NEW BRUNSWICK (CAN) – Moncton Wesleyan Church

Sat, May 6 –
HOULTON, ME – Millar Arena

Thurs, May 10 –
MCALLEN, TX – McAllen Convention Center

Fri, May 11 –
SAN ANTONIO, TX – Castle Hills First Baptist Church

Sat, May 12 –
LUFKIN, TX – George H. Henderson Expo Center

Hey everyone. Wanted to let you know that “The Generous Mr. Lovewell” AND “Christmas Sessions” are going on sale for $5 on AmazonMP3 as a part of their “Fuel Your Kindle Fire” promotion – Dec 25 – Jan 31 so save your Christmas money!

MercyMe’s “The Generous Mr. Lovewell” has been accepted into AmazonMP3′s Black Friday Hits program, which runs from 11/21 – 11/28. Lovewell will be ONLY $6.99  for that week and will be featured in a special sale room with other Black Friday titles here http://www.amazon.com/b/?ie=UTF8&node=2461014011

Check it out.

Ladies & Gentlemen. It’s happening. The 2013 Rock & Worship Boatshow! We’re taking this thing to the open sea. Join MercyMe & Friends on the first annual Boatshow for this 7 day cruise. We’re still nailing down the lineup but there are several ways to connect with us for updates. You can follow The Boatshow on Twitter @RWBoatshow, check out and “Like” the Facebook Page or you can text THEBOATSHOW to 90210 and we’ll send you updates to your phone.

Cabins are already available and going fast.  Make sure to reserve your cabin soon.  For immediate details and to reserve your cabin visit http://www.inspirationcruises.com/mmc.  It’s going to be a blast.

ARLINGTON, VA. (Oct. 11, 2011) – Award-winning band MercyMe recently set out on their first USO/ Armed Force Entertainment tour.

The six-member band delivered a touch of home to troops in the Middle East, staged three one-of-a-kind concerts, signed autographs and uplifted the spirits of service men and women.
Details:

• This was the first USO tour for the band.
   
• As part of their week-long USO tour the band visited Bahrain and Djibouti and lifted the spirits of more than 800 service men and women. 

• Since their debut in 2001, Grammy-nominated MercyMe have sold over 6 million CDs and DVDs and received multiple GMA Dove Awards, with all of their albums attaining either Gold or Platinum status.

• Producing 23 No.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,” the band’s latest album “The Generous Mr. Lovewell” was released May 2010. 

• A big supporter of military families MercyMe routinely donates concert tickets to troops and their families and their 2009 release “Finally Home” paid homage to service heroes.  

WHAT: USO Tour to Middle East Featuring MercyMe

WHEN: Summer 2011

WHERE: Middle East
Note. Due to security reasons, the countries and tour dates cannot be released at this time.

WHY: Jim Bryson, Nathan Cochran, Barry Graul, Bart Millard, Michael Scheuchzer and Robby Shaffer of MercyMe will soon depart on their first USO/Armed Forces Entertainment tour. The band is scheduled to visit two countries and perform three shows as part of their eight-day USO experience. In addition to delivering their uplifting performances to troops, the band will sign autographs, pose for photos and extend America’s gratitude to our service men and women serving abroad.

Avid supporters of the U.S. armed forces the band routinely donates concert tickets to troops and their families and have invited fans to leave words of encouragement for service men and women on their website. Additionally, their 2009 release “Finally Home” was dedicated to our nation’s heroes.