MercyMe is seen in a publicity shot from 2015.

“All of Creation” by MercyMe hit No. 1 hit on the Billboard Hot Christian Songs chart on this date in 2010.

 The group, which was once based in Greenville, has had several hits and has won numerous Gospel Music Association Dove Awards.

Its 2001 song, “I Can Only Imagine,” which imagines what it will be like to be in heaven, was also a hit on pop music radio.

IN THE SPOTLIGHT 

— 2019: Fashion designer Brandon Maxwell, a native of Longview, is a guest on “Late Night  with Seth Meyers.”

— 2017: Terrell native Jamie Foxx appears on “Access Hollywood.”

— 2006: Terrell native Jamie Foxx is a guest on “The Ellen DeGeneres Show.”

— 2004: Atlanta native Tracy Lawrence’s “Strong” peaks at No. 2 on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart.

— 2001: Irma P. Hall, a graduate of Texas College in Tyler, begins a starring role in the TV series “All Souls.”

— 1992: Irma Hall, a graduate of Texas College in Tyler, appears in “The Babe” starring John Goodman as Babe Ruth.

— 1969: Richard Bradford, who was born in Tyler, has a guest role on “Medical Center.”  

— 1955: Clarence Lung, who spent the final part of his life in Quitman, appears on an episode of “Stage 7.”

— 1943: Wills Point native Lee “Lassus” White appears in “Land of the Open Range.”

— 1940: Posey native Eddie Dean appears in “The Lights of Western Stars.”