In Pictures: MercyMe Makes Triumphant Sold-Out Ryman Show With Star-Studded Surprises

MercyMe. Photo: Brody Harper

CCM band MercyMe made a triumphant showing with their sold-out concert at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium on Sunday (March 4). The band sailed through hit songs including “God With Us,” “Word of God Speak,” “Shake,” and their most recent No. 1, “Even If,” from their current album Lifer.

The band, which has sold 9 million albums, is also celebrating the upcoming release of the movie I Can Only Imagine, based on MercyMe’s signature song, penned by lead singer Bart Millard. The movie, produced by Lionsgate, also stars Dennis Quaid and Trace Adkins. The movie opens March 16.

The band recently released the 13-track collection I Can Only Imagine: The Very Best of MercyMe on March 2.

The crowd got a surprise when Dennis Quaid showed up to perform as Dennis & The Sharks.

MercyMe. Photo: Brody Harper

MercyMe. Photo: Brody Harper

MercyMe. Photo: Brody Harper

MercyMe. Photo: Brody Harper

Dennis Quaid and the Sharks. Photo: Brody Harper

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Jessica Nicholson

Jessica Nicholson serves as the Managing Editor for MusicRow magazine. Her previous music journalism experience includes work with Country Weekly magazine and Contemporary Christian Music (CCM) magazine. She holds a BBA degree in Music Business and Marketing from Belmont University. She welcomes your feedback at jnicholson@musicrow.com.

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