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Millard's mother Adele left him with his abusive father when he was just a boy. They have since reconciled, and she died in July 2022. [11] Arthur Wesley Millard Jr., Bart's father, abused him as a boy. However, Arthur became a Christian later in life. He and Bart made amends before Arthur died of pancreatic cancer in 1991. [12] [13]
Ten-year-old Bart Millard lives with his mother and abusive father Arthur in Texas. One day, Bart's mother drops him off at a Christian camp, where Bart meets Shannon. Upon his return from camp, Bart finds that his mother has left and movers are removing her belongings.
"Homesick" was written during a time of hardship for the band—nine people close to MercyMe's band members had died in a short span of time. [1] Lead singer Bart Millard initially wrote the chorus to "Homesick" following a funeral service for two infants that died in utero, but did not finish the song, as didn’t want to fake his way through writing the song. [1]
Bart Millard's vocal range in the song spans from the low note of B 3 to the high note of G ♯ 5. [19] Millard is credited with writing and composing the song. [20] A contemporary Christian [21] [22] and pop song, [23] [24] "I Can Only Imagine" has been considered both a ballad [25] [26] and a power ballad.
Bart Millard and Barry Graul at a concert in February 2011. MercyMe's sixth studio album, The Generous Mr. Lovewell, was released on May 4, 2010. The album itself peaked at No. 3 on the Billboard 200 (MercyMe's highest debut to date and first top 5 album ever on the chart) and No. 1 on the Christian Albums chart.
Hymned, No. 1 (sometimes simply called Hymned) is the first solo album from MercyMe singer Bart Millard. The album features modern takes on popular Christian hymns. The album was released on August 16, 2005. Millard has said that the album is inspired by hymns his grandmother, Ruby Lindsey, used to sing when he was a boy.
10 was released to commemorate the tenth anniversary of MercyMe's single "I Can Only Imagine". [2] In 1999, the band was working on an independent record, The Worship Project, and needed one more song to fill out the project.
The Hurt & the Healer is the seventh studio album by American contemporary Christian music band MercyMe.Released on May 22, 2012, the album was about the season that the band is currently in at the time of composing the music. [1]