Bart Millard Urges Fans to Vote in K-LOVE Fan Awards
MercyMe’s frontman is vying for three award titles and dangles a chicken bucket prize.
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Bart Millard’s Voting Push
Bart Millard, lead vocalist of the Christian rock band MercyMe, took to Instagram this week with a lighthearted plea: “People of earth go to the link in my profile and vote! Artist of the year, Group of the year, Song of the year. If we win we get a bucket of chicken…I think. You can also go to KLoveFanAwards.com.” By offering the promise of a celebratory bucket of chicken, Millard is tapping into MercyMe’s devoted fan base to secure votes before the polls close.
What Are The K-love Fan Awards?
The K-LOVE Fan Awards are an annual, fan-driven ceremony hosted by the K-LOVE radio network, honoring achievements in contemporary Christian music. Launched in 2013, the awards let listeners decide winners across categories like Artist of the Year, Group of the Year and Song of the Year. MercyMe’s catalogue—most notably the 2001 crossover hit “I Can Only Imagine”—has earned the band multiple nominations at Christian Music and mainstream ceremonies. This year, Millard and his bandmates are once again in contention, and every vote counts.
Mercyme’s Legacy And Upcoming Tour
Formed in 1994 in Greenville, Texas, MercyMe rose from humble beginnings to become one of Christian music’s most enduring acts. Their breakthrough single, “I Can Only Imagine,” not only topped the Christian charts but also crossed over to mainstream radio, sparking Grammy nominations and Dove Award wins. Since then, the band has released over a dozen studio albums, sold millions of records and headlined tours worldwide.
In a recent Instagram post, Millard announced MercyMe Live 2025, the band’s upcoming fall tour. He wrote: “We’re excited to announce our upcoming Fall Tour, MercyMe Live 2025, with Natalie Grant and special guest Sam Wesley. Tickets will go on sale Friday 5/9 at 10am local time. We can’t wait to see you out on the road this fall.” That tour announcement underscores MercyMe’s ongoing connection with fans and sets the stage for another busy year on and off the stage.
With ballots open at KLoveFanAwards.com and a playful chicken bucket incentive on the line, Millard’s grassroots call to action is characteristic of MercyMe’s blend of faith, humor and fan-first engagement. Whether you’ve followed them since their early days or discovered them through a favorite radio station, now’s the time to cast your vote and help secure victory for one of Christian music’s most beloved voices.
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