The song "I Can Only Imagine" is sung by the Christian rock band MercyMe. The lead singer of MercyMe, Bart Millard, wrote and composed the song. It was originally recorded for their 1999 independent album The Worship Project and later included on their 2001 major-label debut album Almost There
. Bart Millard's vocals are featured on the track, and the song has become one of the most popular Christian songs, with a message imagining what it would be like to stand before Jesus in heaven
