John Mark McMillan

John Mark McMillan
McMillan performing in November 2021
McMillan performing in November 2021
Background information
Born November 27, 1979
Charlotte, North Carolina, U.S.
Genres Alternative rock, contemporary worship
Instruments Vocals, guitar
Years active 2002–present
Labels Integrity Media, Lionhawk
Website johnmarkmcmillan.com

John Mark McMillan (born November 27, 1979) is an American singer, songwriter and musician.

Career

In 2002, McMillan released his debut album Hope Anthology, Volume 1. This independent album was followed by The Song Inside: The Sounds of Breaking Down in 2005, which included the track "How He Loves". The song was successful despite the album's independent release, and has been covered by several well-known artists within the Christian music industry including the David Crowder Band. McMillan released his third album, The Medicine, independently in 2008, and re-released the same album under the Integrity Music label in 2010. Economy followed in 2011 with Integrity Music. In 2014, McMillan and Josh Lujan Loveless formed Lionhawk Records, and Borderland became the first album released under this new label. Borderland was released after a successful Kickstarter campaign, where he raised close to double the goal. The album debuted at No. 41 on the Billboard 200 and No. 4 on Billboard's Top Christian Album chart. McMillan's subsequent studio albums were all released via Lionhawk Records. His next studio album, Mercury & Lightning, was released in 2017, and was followed by Peopled with Dreams in 2020. McMillan's most recent studio album, Deep Magic, was released on October 6, 2023.

Personal life

Born in Charlotte, McMillan's parents are Robert "Robin" Agnew McMillan and Donna Boggs Wilson McMillan, and he is the eldest of four siblings. He has two younger brothers, Christopher Robin and Andrew Wilson, followed by his only sister, Mary Kathryn. He grew up going to church and is a long-time Christian.

He is married to Sarah Kathryn McMillan (née Williams), who is from Vidalia, Georgia. They have three children.

Discography

Studio albums

Title Album details Peak chart positions Sales
US
US
Christ.

US
Rock

US
Indie

Hope Anthology, Volume 1
The Song Inside The Sounds of Breaking Down
  • Released: November 29, 2005
  • Label: Independent
The Medicine
  • Released: (2008) July 6, 2010
  • Label: Integrity
185 8
Economy
  • Released: November 1, 2011
  • Label: Integrity
95 6 23 16
Borderland
  • Released: March 4, 2014
  • Label: Independent
41 3 7
  • US: 21,000
Mercury & Lightning
  • Released: September 1, 2017
  • Label: Lionhawk Records
1 44
The Mercury Sessions
  • Released: June 29, 2018
  • Label: Lionhawk Records
The Lightning Sessions
  • Released: August 10, 2018
  • Label: Lionhawk Records
Peopled with Dreams
  • Released: February 14, 2020
  • Label: Lionhawk Records
47
Deep Magic
  • Released: October 6, 2023
  • Label: Lionhawk Records
"—" denotes releases that did not chart

Extended plays

Title EP details Peak chart positions Sales
US
Christ.

You Are the Avalanche
  • Released: June 23, 2015
  • Label: Lionhawk/Capitol
3
Smile In the Mystery
  • Released: November 23, 2018
  • Label: Lionhawk

Live albums

Title Album details Peak chart positions Sales
US
Christ.

US
Rock

Morningstar Harvest Worship Series: Awake, Volume One
  • Various artists compilation
  • Released: 2002
  • Label: Eaglestar Records
The Borderland Sessions
  • Released: September 30, 2014
  • Label: Independent
24
Live at the Knight 14 45

Singles

  • "Wilderlove" (2016)
  • "No Country" (2016)
  • "Enemy, love." (2017)
  • "The Road, The Rocks, and The Weeds" (2019)
  • "Bright Abyss" (2019)
  • "Juggernaut" (2019)
  • "Pilgrim" (2020)
  • "Deliver Me" (2021)
  • "Re-enchanted World" (2021)
  • "Roaring Thunder" (2021)
  • "Has It Been You" (2021)
  • "Prove My Love" (2022)
  • "Atlanta" (2022)