The history-making, Grammy-nominated band MercyMe is following up 2012's THE HURT & THE HEALER with their eighth studio album, the grace-filled WELCOME TO THE NEW. Musically, the album affirms the familiar strength of MercyMe's power songs and poigniont ballads, but stretches their musical prowess and shows a new side of the band. Lead single ''Shake'' is already making waves at radio, and the track's ingenious video is a hit online. MercyMe has sold more than 6 million units, and has an arsenal of Gold and Platinum recordings, along with numerous radio hits.