I Can Only Imagine (MercyMe song) (English Wikipedia)

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about.com

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ajc.com

Ruggieri, Melissa (November 9, 2011). "MercyMe, Kirk Franklin discuss resiliency of Christian music". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Retrieved May 7, 2019.

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Colurso, Mary (March 16, 2018). "'Imagine' a movie about pain and forgiveness, directed by Birmingham's Erwin Brothers". The Birmingham News. Retrieved May 7, 2019.

allmusic.com

Losey, Steve. ""Almost There" – MercyMe (Review)". Allmusic. Rovi Corporation. Archived from the original on May 2, 2012. Retrieved August 9, 2011.

americanradiohistory.com

Price, Deborah Evans (October 19, 2002). "MercyMe has 'Spoken' on its 2nd album" (PDF). Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. p. 16. Retrieved May 4, 2019.
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archive.today

"'I Can Only Imagine/Word of God Speak', MercyMe, Music CD Single – Barnes & Noble". Barnes & Noble. Archived from the original on January 17, 2013. Retrieved August 21, 2011.
"2003 Year End Charts - Hot Adult Contemporary Singles & Tracks". Billboard. Archived from the original on May 25, 2024. Retrieved September 12, 2011.
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ascap.com

Correa, Karen (2003). "The Quality of MercyMe". American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP). Archived from the original on May 23, 2011. Retrieved April 11, 2009.

barnesandnoble.com

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billboard.biz

"2003 Year End Charts - Hot Adult Contemporary Singles & Tracks". Billboard. Archived from the original on May 25, 2024. Retrieved September 12, 2011.
"2003 Year End Charts - Hot 100 Singles Sales Titles". Billboard. Archived from the original on May 25, 2024. Retrieved September 12, 2011.
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"Christian Digital Songs - Year-end 2016". Billboard. Archived from the original on March 16, 2018. Retrieved March 21, 2018.
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"MercyMe Album & Song Chart History – Country Songs". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved August 12, 2011.
Asker, Jim (March 16, 2018). "MercyMe's 'I Can Only Imagine' Shines on Christian Charts After Movie Premiere". Billboard. Archived from the original on February 8, 2019. Retrieved April 15, 2019.
Asker, Jim (March 28, 2018). "MercyMe's 'I Can Only Imagine' Crowns Hot Christian Songs Chart". Billboard. Archived from the original on March 29, 2018. Retrieved April 15, 2019.
"Hot Christian Songs (March 31, 2018)". Billboard. Archived from the original on May 22, 2018. Retrieved April 15, 2019.
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"Hot Christian Songs - Year-end 2018". Billboard. Archived from the original on April 15, 2019. Retrieved May 1, 2019.
"MercyMe Chart History - Christian Songs". Billboard. Archived from the original on April 16, 2019. Retrieved March 21, 2018.
"Jeff Carson Album & Song History". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved September 16, 2011.
Asker, Jim. "Tamela Mann Breaks Record for Most Gospel Airplay No. 1s". Billboard. Retrieved March 22, 2018.
Asker, Jim (May 24, 2017). "Chris Blue, Winner of 'The Voice,' Debuts at No. 1 on Hot Gospel Songs". Billboard. Archived from the original on November 1, 2017. Retrieved March 22, 2018.
"Aliyah Mouldon I Can Only Imagine Chart History". Billboard. Retrieved March 22, 2018.^{[dead link‍]}
"MercyMe Chart History - Adult Contemporary". Billboard. Archived from the original on May 26, 2018. Retrieved March 21, 2018.
"MercyMe Chart History - Adult Top 40". Billboard. Archived from the original on April 15, 2019. Retrieved March 21, 2018.
"MercyMe Chart History - Hot 100". Billboard. Archived from the original on May 25, 2018. Retrieved March 21, 2018.
"MercyMe Chart History - Mainstream Top 40". Billboard. Archived from the original on May 5, 2018. Retrieved March 21, 2018.
"MercyMe Chart History - Hot Country Songs". Billboard. Archived from the original on April 14, 2019. Retrieved March 21, 2018.
"MercyMe Chart History - Digital Songs". Billboard. Archived from the original on April 15, 2019. Retrieved March 21, 2018.
"Year End Charts - Christian Digital Songs". Billboard. Archived from the original on June 22, 2019. Retrieved March 21, 2018.
"Year End Charts - Christian Digital Songs". Billboard. Archived from the original on June 22, 2019. Retrieved March 21, 2018.
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boxofficemojo.com

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bpnews.net

dev.bpnews.net

Starnes, Todd; Winn, Michael. "MercyMe, Third Day, Smitty at 2002 Dove Awards forefront". Baptist Press. Archived from the original on May 12, 2019. Retrieved May 12, 2019.

cbs8.com

""I Can Only Imagine" a story of faith, love and redemption". CBS8. March 13, 2018. Archived from the original on May 5, 2019. Retrieved May 5, 2019.

charismamag.com

Feinburg, Margaret (September 30, 2001). "Sight & Sound". Charisma. Archived from the original on June 25, 2016. Retrieved April 10, 2016.

charismanews.com

News, Shawn A. Akers/Charisma (April 20, 2018). "Imagine This: MercyMe Hit Now an Official State Inspirational Song". Charisma. Archived from the original on May 5, 2019. Retrieved May 5, 2019. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)

christianbook.com

"Meet MercyMe". ChristianBook.com. Archived from the original on April 9, 2016. Retrieved March 26, 2016.

christianitytoday.com

"Almost There". Christianity Today. Archived from the original on December 12, 2007. Retrieved October 22, 2012.

christiantoday.com

"Mercyme makes history as "I Can Only Imagine" surpasses 1 million downloads". Christian Today. Andrew Clark. April 21, 2010. Archived from the original on April 3, 2012. Retrieved October 24, 2011.

crossrhythms.co.uk

Nakamura, Megumi (November 14, 2001). "Review: Almost There – MercyMe". Cross Rhythms. Archived from the original on December 25, 2013. Retrieved April 18, 2014.
Rimmer, Mike (July 1, 2002). "MercyMe: The Dove You See, talking to the "I Can Only Imagine" band". Cross Rhythms. Archived from the original on October 4, 2017. Retrieved March 23, 2018.

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Gillespie, Natalie Nichols (June 2, 2003). "'I Can Only Imagine' Impacts Mainstream Radio". Crosswalk.com. Salem Web Network. p. 1. Archived from the original on April 3, 2012. Retrieved September 18, 2011.
Nentwig, Wendy Lee (September 23, 2003). "Song Story: I Can Only Imagine". Crosswalk.com. Salem Web Network. Archived from the original on April 3, 2012. Retrieved September 18, 2011.

deadline.com

Busch, Anita (January 5, 2017). "Faith-Based Film 'I Can Only Imagine' With Dennis Quaid, Cloris Leachman And Trace Adkins Eyes Spring 2018 Release". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on May 5, 2019. Retrieved May 5, 2019.
D'Alessandro, Anthony (March 18, 2018). "'Black Panther' Keeps B.O. Treasure From 'Tomb Raider'; How 'I Can Only Imagine' Hit A $17M High Note". Deadline Hollywood. Penske Business Media. Archived from the original on March 20, 2018. Retrieved March 18, 2018.

doi.org

Livengood, Megan; Book, Connie Ledoux (2004). Stout, Daniel A.; Buddenbaum, Judith M. (eds.). "Watering Down Christianity? An Examination of the Use of Theological Words in Christian Music". Journal of Media and Religion. 3 (2). Lawrence Erlbaum Associates: 119–129. doi:10.1207/s15328415jmr0302_3. ISSN 1534-8423. S2CID 143573023. 'I Can Only Imagine'... The emotion-filled pop ballad, performed by Christian band MercyMe... The lyrics include the following refrain:
Surrounded by your glory, what will my heart feel?/Will I dance for you Jesus? Or in awe of you be still?/Will I stand in your presence? Or to my knees will I fall?/Will I sing hallelujah? Will I be able to speak at all?/I can only imagine

doveawards.com

"Dove Awards History Year (searchable database)". GMA Dove Award. Gospel Music Association (GMA). Archived from the original on August 20, 2011. Retrieved September 12, 2011. Note: Search for either MercyMe or Bart Millard.

foxnews.com

Adams, Ramsay (July 6, 2003). "Christian Rock Crosses Over". Fox News (News Corporation (1980–2013)). Archived from the original on June 29, 2011. Retrieved December 15, 2005.

highbeam.com

Di Nunzio, Miriam (February 20, 2004). "MercyMe finally getting their big–time due". Chicago Sun–Times. Archived from the original on May 5, 2016. Retrieved March 18, 2016.
Washington, Jim (July 16, 2004). "Christian band blessed with crossover success". The Virginian-Pilot. Archived from the original on July 5, 2011. Retrieved August 31, 2012.
Robinson, Amy (March 4, 2004). "Band never 'imagined' success of hit song". The Charleston Gazette. Archived from the original on March 25, 2016. Retrieved August 31, 2012.

hollywoodreporter.com

"Box Office: 'I Can Only Imagine' Revives Faith-Based Genre". The Hollywood Reporter. March 20, 2018. Archived from the original on March 20, 2018. Retrieved March 20, 2018.

indiewire.com

Erbland, Kate (January 9, 2018). "The 20 Highest Grossing Indies of 2018 (A Running List) – IndieWire". IndieWire. Archived from the original on June 24, 2018. Retrieved June 24, 2018.

jesusfreakhideout.com

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lescharts.com

"lescharts.com - Discographie MercyMe" (in French). Hung Medien. Archived from the original on March 9, 2014. Retrieved February 8, 2014.
"MercyMe – I Can Only Imagine" (in French). Les classement single. Retrieved February 8, 2014.

mercyme.org

"MercyMe's 2019 "Imagine Nation Tour" To Comprise Multi-Platinum Selling Band With Crowder And Micah Tyler". MercyMe. September 18, 2018. Archived from the original on May 8, 2019. Retrieved May 8, 2019.
"I Can Only Imagine – The Very Best of MercyMe To Bow Next Month Alongside Motion Picture, Book And Headlining Tour". MercyMe. Archived from the original on April 2, 2018. Retrieved March 21, 2018.

mikecurb.com

Curb, Mike. "Billboard Charted Singles" (PDF). Curb Records. Archived (PDF) from the original on July 30, 2012. Retrieved August 21, 2011.
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musicnotes.com

"MercyMe – "I Can Only Imagine" Sheet Music". Musicnotes, Inc. (Kathleen Marsh). January 17, 2005. Archived from the original on May 13, 2024. Retrieved August 10, 2011. Note: To access archive, user must click 'bypass' and then, on the next screen, click 'please click here'.

newreleasetuesday.com

McNeese, Kevin (January 30, 2008). "Almost There by MercyMe (Review)". New Release Tuesday. Archived from the original on October 25, 2012. Retrieved September 29, 2011.

newsok.com

McDonnell, Brandy (March 18, 2018). "Oklahoma-made movie 'I Can Only Imagine' hits a high note at the box office with $17.1 million opening weekend". The Oklahoman. Archived from the original on May 2, 2019. Retrieved May 5, 2019.

newspapers.com

Cooper, Peter (June 3, 2003). "ASCAP honors writer of 'I Can Only Imagine". The Tennessean. Retrieved May 4, 2019.
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people.com

Miller, Mike (March 29, 2018). "The Painful True Story Behind MercyMe Singer Bart Millard's Hit Faith-Based Movie". People. Archived from the original on May 5, 2019. Retrieved May 5, 2019.

riaa.com

"RIAA Gold and Platinum". RIAA. April 14, 2010. Archived from the original on March 4, 2016. Retrieved October 21, 2011. Note: Requires user to input artist, e.g. MercyMe.
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salemweb.net

ht.salemweb.net

Jenison, David (May 4, 2004). "A Severe Mercy" (PDF). CCM Magazine. Vol. 26, no. 11. Salem Publishing. p. 34. Archived from the original (PDF) on May 10, 2012. Retrieved March 26, 2016.
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Farris, Christa (September 2003). "'I Can Only Imagine' Is Still The Little Song That Could" (PDF). CCM Magazine. 26 (3). Salem Publishing: 9. Archived from the original (PDF) on April 25, 2012. Retrieved September 17, 2011.
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seattlepi.com

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semanticscholar.org

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Surrounded by your glory, what will my heart feel?/Will I dance for you Jesus? Or in awe of you be still?/Will I stand in your presence? Or to my knees will I fall?/Will I sing hallelujah? Will I be able to speak at all?/I can only imagine

sj-r.com

Spencer, Elaine (August 18, 2010). "Review: MercyMe/Tenth Avenue North mix hard rock with meditational music". The State Journal-Register. Retrieved May 7, 2019.

telegraph.co.uk

Vincent, Alice (March 16, 2018). "I Can Only Imagine: the story behind the anthem that healed America". The Daily Telegraph. Archived from the original on August 10, 2018. Retrieved May 4, 2019.

tennessean.com

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"I Can Only Imagine (2018)". The Numbers. Nash Information Services, LLC. Archived from the original on June 16, 2018. Retrieved July 8, 2018.

thechristianbeat.org

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thewrap.com

Fuster, Jeremy (March 13, 2018). "Will 'Tomb Raider' Be the Movie to Finally Knock 'Black Panther' From Box Office Perch?". TheWrap. Archived from the original on March 14, 2018. Retrieved March 19, 2018.

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usatoday.com

Ryan, Patrick. "How did 'I Can Only Imagine' become the biggest Christian hit ever (and inspire a movie)?". USA Today. Archived from the original on March 23, 2018. Retrieved March 23, 2018.

variety.com

Debruge, Peter (March 17, 2018). "Film Review: 'I Can Only Imagine'". Variety. Archived from the original on August 12, 2018. Retrieved May 5, 2019.
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vevo.com

""I Can Only Imagine" – MercyMe (VEVO)". Vevo (Universal Music Group, Sony Music Entertainment, Abu Dhabi Media Company, E1 Entertainment). Archived from the original on May 10, 2011. Retrieved September 15, 2011. Note: video may not be available in your region, e.g. Australia.

web.archive.org

Ryan, Patrick. "How did 'I Can Only Imagine' become the biggest Christian hit ever (and inspire a movie)?". USA Today. Archived from the original on March 23, 2018. Retrieved March 23, 2018.
Jones, Kim (February 26, 2009). "MercyMe – Celebrating 10 Years Since "I Can Only Imagine"". About.com. Archived from the original on April 1, 2012. Retrieved November 13, 2011.
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Correa, Karen (2003). "The Quality of MercyMe". American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP). Archived from the original on May 23, 2011. Retrieved April 11, 2009.
Miller, Mike (March 29, 2018). "The Painful True Story Behind MercyMe Singer Bart Millard's Hit Faith-Based Movie". People. Archived from the original on May 5, 2019. Retrieved May 5, 2019.
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Di Nunzio, Miriam (February 20, 2004). "MercyMe finally getting their big–time due". Chicago Sun–Times. Archived from the original on May 5, 2016. Retrieved March 18, 2016.
"Meet MercyMe". ChristianBook.com. Archived from the original on April 9, 2016. Retrieved March 26, 2016.
McNeese, Kevin (January 30, 2008). "Almost There by MercyMe (Review)". New Release Tuesday. Archived from the original on October 25, 2012. Retrieved September 29, 2011.
"MercyMe – "I Can Only Imagine" Sheet Music". Musicnotes, Inc. (Kathleen Marsh). January 17, 2005. Archived from the original on May 13, 2024. Retrieved August 10, 2011. Note: To access archive, user must click 'bypass' and then, on the next screen, click 'please click here'.
Chamberlin, Kevin (September 9, 2002). "MercyMe, Almost There review". Jesus Freak Hideout. John DiBiase. Archived from the original on October 14, 2011. Retrieved August 9, 2011.
Woodroof, Adam (October 2001). "Almost There – Mercy Me" (PDF). CCM Magazine. p. 55. Archived from the original (PDF) on May 10, 2012. Retrieved October 22, 2012.
Nakamura, Megumi (November 14, 2001). "Review: Almost There – MercyMe". Cross Rhythms. Archived from the original on December 25, 2013. Retrieved April 18, 2014.
Washington, Jim (July 16, 2004). "Christian band blessed with crossover success". The Virginian-Pilot. Archived from the original on July 5, 2011. Retrieved August 31, 2012.
Robinson, Amy (March 4, 2004). "Band never 'imagined' success of hit song". The Charleston Gazette. Archived from the original on March 25, 2016. Retrieved August 31, 2012.
Losey, Steve. ""Almost There" – MercyMe (Review)". Allmusic. Rovi Corporation. Archived from the original on May 2, 2012. Retrieved August 9, 2011.
Adams, Ramsay (July 6, 2003). "Christian Rock Crosses Over". Fox News (News Corporation (1980–2013)). Archived from the original on June 29, 2011. Retrieved December 15, 2005.
Feinburg, Margaret (September 30, 2001). "Sight & Sound". Charisma. Archived from the original on June 25, 2016. Retrieved April 10, 2016.
"Almost There". Christianity Today. Archived from the original on December 12, 2007. Retrieved October 22, 2012.
"Dove Awards History Year (searchable database)". GMA Dove Award. Gospel Music Association (GMA). Archived from the original on August 20, 2011. Retrieved September 12, 2011. Note: Search for either MercyMe or Bart Millard.
Losey, Steven Douglas (December 26, 2002). "Real People, Real Worship". CCM Magazine. Salem Publishing (Salem Communications). Archived from the original on May 2, 2012. Retrieved September 18, 2011.
Busch, Anita (January 5, 2017). "Faith-Based Film 'I Can Only Imagine' With Dennis Quaid, Cloris Leachman And Trace Adkins Eyes Spring 2018 Release". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on May 5, 2019. Retrieved May 5, 2019.
""I Can Only Imagine" a story of faith, love and redemption". CBS8. March 13, 2018. Archived from the original on May 5, 2019. Retrieved May 5, 2019.
Debruge, Peter (March 17, 2018). "Film Review: 'I Can Only Imagine'". Variety. Archived from the original on August 12, 2018. Retrieved May 5, 2019.
Hopewell, John (February 18, 2018). "Mission Pictures Rolls Out Dennis Quaid's 'I Can Only Imagine'". Variety. Archived from the original on June 15, 2018. Retrieved May 5, 2019.
"Christian Digital Songs - Year-end 2016". Billboard. Archived from the original on March 16, 2018. Retrieved March 21, 2018.
"Christian Digital Songs - Year-end 2018". Billboard. Archived from the original on May 2, 2019. Retrieved May 1, 2019.
News, Shawn A. Akers/Charisma (April 20, 2018). "Imagine This: MercyMe Hit Now an Official State Inspirational Song". Charisma. Archived from the original on May 5, 2019. Retrieved May 5, 2019. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
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Surrounded by your glory, what will my heart feel?/Will I dance for you Jesus? Or in awe of you be still?/Will I stand in your presence? Or to my knees will I fall?/Will I sing hallelujah? Will I be able to speak at all?/I can only imagine

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