Bart Millard Net Worth Revealed: MercyMe’s Front-man Voice

Bart Millard net worth has been a topic of curiosity for fans. For more than three decades, Bart Millard has been the leader of MercyMe, one of the most successful Christian music bands. Through faith-inspiring songs he has reached millions of people and established himself as a recognizable gospel artist. Today, Bart Millard’s net worth is of huge interest and many people are intrigued to know the journey of his financial success.

Bart Millard is a Grammy nominated and Dove Award winning American musician. He is well known as the front-man of a Christian band called MercyMe, and the songwriter of the award-winning song, I Can Only Imagine. He has also experienced success as a solo artist and author.

Profile Summary

Attribute	Details
Full Name	Bart Marshall Millard
Date of Birth	1 December 1972
Age (2025)	52 years old
Zodiac Sign	Sagittarius
Birthplace	Greenville, Texas, United States
Current Residence	Franklin, Tennessee, United States
Nationality	American
Ethnicity	White
Religion	Christianity
Sexuality	Straight
Height	5’9″ (175 cm)
Weight	84 kg (185 lbs)
Hair Color	Brown
Eye Color	Blue
Mother	Adele Millard
Father	Arthur Wesley Millard Jr.
Siblings	1
Marital Status	Married
Wife	Shannon Millard
Children	5
Education	Greenville High School, Baylor University
Profession	Musician, singer, songwriter, author
Known For	Lead singer of the Christian band MercyMe and writer of I Can Only Imagine
Net Worth (2025)	$5 million (as of 2025)
Social media	Instagram, X (Twitter), Facebook

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What Is Bart Millard Net Worth 2025?

According to JustRichest, NetWorthInside, and Next Voice Magazine, the MercyMe frontman is said to have a net worth of $5 million(as of 2025). During a 2017 interview with HuffPost, the singer reflected on his success saying:

I have always dreamed of being a singer and in a band, but how can you make them a reality? I thought I would work in the church and just do some music on the side. We couldn’t believe it. It snowballed into making a living, signed a record deal and selling records and albums. A radio single changed the world.

How did Bart Millard become rich?

The Christian rock star’s wealth came mostly from his successful career in the music industry especially his work as the lead vocalist of MercyMe. Here is a closer look at how he became a financially successful man.

Music career

Bart Millard’s music career started in 1994 with the birth of MercyMe. The band’s breakout hit I Can Only Imagine topped the Billboards and sold two million digital copies making it double platinum.

He also entered into the solo career and released Hymned No. 1 and Hymned Again. These works brought him several awards, including a Grammy nomination for Best Southern, Country, or Bluegrass Gospel Album.

Tours and performances

As the lead singer of MercyMe, tours in many different cities became another source of income for him as well. While Bart Millard’s booking fees are unknown, the band is set for a tour in Spring 2025 that will go through 32 cities featuring special guests Zach Williams and Sam Wesley.

Movie and book sales

In addition to music, the American vocalist has made money through the sale of movies and books. According to IMDb’s website, his involvement in films includes I Can Only Imagine (2018), I Still Believe (2020), and God Bless the Broken Road (2018). He also wrote I Can Only Imagine: A Memoir (2018), and he co-wrote The Hurt and the Healer (2013).

How much money did I Can Only Imagine make?

According to Box-office Mojo and Faith Wire, the film grossed $86.1 million worldwide with $83.5 million coming from domestic sales and $2.6 million internationally. This was a great accomplishment considering its relatively small production budget of $7 million.

Where is Bart Millard from?

The faith-based artist was born in Greenville, Texas, and he had grown with his brother, Stephen, at Greenville High School. Bart Millard’s parents, Adele and Arthur Wesley Millard Jr. played a significant role in his life.

His father, who had been abusive, later became a Christian and they reconciled before his death from pancreatic cancer in 1991. Millard’s mother, who had abandoned him with his father as a child, also reconciled with him before his death in July 2022.

How much did Bart Millard get from his dad?

According to The Tennessean, Bart Millard’s father paid him $600 a month for 10 years after his transformation. The final check came the week that his song, I Can Only Imagine, hit No. 1 on Christian radio.

In an interview with Jesus Calling, Millard explained how the gospel had revolutionized his once abusive father, saying:

If the gospel can change him, it could change anybody. If somebody would have asked me, ‘Who’s the one person that God cannot reach?’ I would’ve said it was my dad. The gospel changed him from this monster to one of my favourite persons.

Where does Bart Millard live now?

According to his official website, Bart Millard’s house is in Franklin, Tennessee where he lives with his wife and children. In the past his home had been located in Greenville, Texas, Urban Splatter reports.

The 1995-built large property has 4,619 square feet and includes five bedrooms, five bathrooms, swimming pool, garage, gym, and library.

FAQs

Using music to inspire hope and faith, Bart Millard has become one of the most influential singers of gospel. Here are answers to some of the questions that many are anxious to know about him:

Is Bart Millard a millionaire?

Given his net worth, the MercyMe front man is a millionaire.

Who is Bart Millard’s wife?

The musician is Shannon Millard’s wife. The couple has been married since 1997.

Who is Bart Millard’s mother?

His mother is Adele Millard who died in July 2022.

Who are Bart Millard’s children?

He has five children including Sam, Gracie, Charlie, Sophie, and Miles.

A life of faith and perseverance has developed Bart Millard’s net worth into what it is today. From humble beginnings to leading MercyMe, his music is still blessing countless lives.