THIRD DAY

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Third Day is a CCM band formed in Marietta, Georgia during the 1990s.

The band was founded by lead singer Mac Powell and guitarist Mark Lee.

The other band members are Tai Anderson (bass), and David Carr (drums).

The band's name is a reference to the biblical


account of Jesus rising from the dead following his crucifixion.

The band began in 1991, when singer Mac Powell and guitarist Mark Lee finished studying at McEachern High School in Powder Springs, Georgia. They had already played together in a garage band called Nuclear Hoedown, but now wanted to form a band where they could express their faith in God.

Powell and Lee added a keyboard player named Billy Wilkins, and dedicated their time to write songs and perform around the state of Georgia.

In 1992, they were playing at Lee's church the same night that drummer David Carr and bassist Tai Anderson were playing with a band called Bullard Family Singers. Their youth director asked the band to perform at their church. The group took along quickly and were invited to join the band.The album that Carr produced would be released the next year under the title Long Time Forgotten.

In 1993, while dealing with their studies, the band started playing more aggressively around Atlanta and saved $3,000 to record a full-length album. Also, during this time, original member, Billy Wilkins, who was working as a school teacher, ended up leaving the band.

Still, Third Day continued to work on their first full-length album, recording at Furies Studios in Atlanta. The album was finally released in 1994 with 2,000 copies available.

In 1995, the band started looking for a second guitarist. They had heard Brad Avery play with singer Chris Carder and asked him to play with the band. After playing "Consuming Fire" during their first rehearsal, Avery officially joined the band.

As the band completed its line-up, they also started playing steadily around the South-east area. They also started playing at an Atlanta venue called the Strand Theatre. The management of the local decided to sign the band to a new independent record label called Gray Dot Records.

That same year, the band released the album Third Day, which ended up selling 20,000 copies. Shortly after, Reunion Records signed the band to a multi-album deal.

After being signed by Reunion Records, they immediately released the now official version of Third Day's first album in 1996. The record has sold over 300,000 copies and was received well by critics. That same year, popular band Newsboys asked Third Day to open five of their shows around the West Coast. They also launched their own tour over 65 cities which ended up being a success. All Star United and Seven Day Jesus opened for them.

The band was also nominated for the Dove Award for New Artist of the Year, and the video of "Consuming Fire" won a Billboard Award for Best Christian video.

In the winter of 1997, the band started working on their second album, Conspiracy No. 5. The album was produced by Sam Taylor, who had previously worked with bands like King's X. The album was nominated for a Grammy and won Dove Awards for Rock Album of the Year and Rock Song of the Year ("Alien").

The following year, the band dedicated exclusively to touring around the US, alone and opening for the Newsboys again. They also collaborated on the Dove Award winning project from Michael W. Smith called Exodus. They recorded a cover of one of Smith's song called "Agnus Dei".

In 1998, the band started working on their next project titled Time under the production of Monroe James.

They had compiled around 30 songs to choose from during the last year, and ended up choosing only ten.

The album was also nominated for a Grammy and won another Dove Award for the band.

Some of the other songs the band recorded, but were left out can be found in the EP Southern Tracks.

Also, during the band's live shows, the worship part was becoming more "powerful", which prompted them to release an album exclusively of worship songs, titled Offerings: A Worship Album. The album was recorded in about a week, and they followed it with a tour alongside Jennifer Knapp. They also collaborated in the project called City on a Hill: Songs of Worship and Praise.

In 2001, the band played in Australia and New Zealand on the heels of the success of the Offerings album. They continued to tour in the States, and recorded one of their concerts in Atlanta to be released as their first DVD, The Offerings Experience. The concert was held at the Hi-Fi Buys Amphitheatre with an attendance of close to 15,000 people.

That same year, the band won a total of five Dove Awards as well as their first Grammy. They followed that year with the release of Come Together which ended up winning two Dove Awards and one more Grammy. The album was certified gold the next year, along with Time. In 2003, they also released a follow-up to their hit Offerings titled Offerings II: All I Have to Give.

The band appeared in the 2002 film "Joshua", the movie version of the Joseph Girzone novel of the same name. The Third Day song "My Hope is You" was included in the Joshua soundtrack album.

In 2004, the band released their next album, Wire, and toured the States with tobyMac and Warren Barfield. In June of the same year, the band traveled to Europe for a two-week tour. Upon returning, the band recorded a concert at Louisville which ended up as their next project, Live Wire, released later that year.

During that year, they also collaborated on the soundtrack for Mel Gibson's film, The Passion of the Christ, they played at the Republican National Convention, and were featured in the show 60 Minutes. In January 2007, the band played one night each in Melbourne, Brisbane, and Sydney, Australia.

Their next album, Wherever You Are, debuted on the Billboard 200 at #8. It also won the band their third Grammy. They have followed it with the holiday album, Christmas Offerings in 2006, and with a compilation of their hits titled Chronology in 2007. They are currently working on their next studio album called Revelation due to be released July 29, 2008.

On February 28th, 2008, Third Day released a statement announcing Brad Avery's departure from the band after 13 years and over 1000 concerts. The band also performed at the Papal Youth Rally in March 2008. Their song "This Is Who I Am" from their new album Revelation will be in NASCAR 09.

Some Fans of the band are collectively called Gomers. Gomer, in a sense, is their last name. Each Gomer chooses a first name, such as "Happy Gomer", "Mac Gomer" etc. In the Bible, Gomer is the name of the prophet Hosea's unfaithful wife. No matter how many times Gomer left Hosea, Hosea would always rescue her when she got into trouble. This story is explored in Third Day's song "Gomer's Theme" off the album Conspiracy No. 5.

Fans began using the name for themselves on the forums of the Third Day website in 2001, as a way of identifying their human unfaithfulness to God and accepting his "purchase" as Hosea did. When attending Third Day concerts, Gomers wear the color orange, so that the band can see them easily from the stage.

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	Move CD By Third Day / Provident Music Distribution
Offering rootsy, riveting tracks with dynamic sounds and worshipful lyrics, this album hints at Third Day's southern influences. Includes "Lift Up Your Face," "Make Your Move," "Children of God," "Surrender," "Trust in Jesus," "Follow Me There," "Everywhere You Go," "What Have You Got to Lose," "Sound of Your Voice," "I'll Be Your Miracle," "Gone," and "Don't Give Up Hope."

	Christmas Offerings Collection CD + DVD By Third Day / Provident Music Distribution
Available for the first time in one set, grab Third Day's exceptional Christmas Offerings on DVD and CD! Includes live versions of "Away in a Manger," "Silent Night," and "The First Noel"; plus "Joy to the World," "O Holy Night," "O Come All Ye Faithful," and more.

	Revelation CD By Third Day / Provident Music Distribution
Musically adventurous and lyrically vulnerable, the band gives voice to the mixed emotions of all believers---reconciling our everyday struggles with the hope of heaven! Includes "Run to You"; "Born Again"; "This Is Who I Am"; "Caught Up in Yourself"; "I Will Always Be True"; "Take It All"; the first single, "Call My Name"; the title track; and more.

Offerings Box Set, 2 CDs By Third Day / Essential Records

Strength, encouragement, hope---Third Day delivers it all in this must-have collection featuring signature songs and live worship moments in Offerings and Offerings II! Feel the power of God's love as you listen to "King of Glory," "Saved," "You're Everywhere," "Consuming Fire," "Creed," "Nothing Compares," "May Your Wonders Never Cease," "You Are So Good to Me," and other all-time favorites. Two CDs.

Chronology, Volume 2 (2001-2006) CD/DVD By Third Day / Essential Records

The second half of Third Day's Chronology delivers 18 audio tracks of the band's biggest hits along with new, live recordings from its biggest tour dates including the record setting "Wherever You Are" tour. In addition to award winning audio, the DVD portion offers high-energy video footage, bootleg performances, home-movie clips and an in-depth documentary chronicling the past 10 years of music, ministry and life on the road with one of rock's hardest working and most celebrated bands. The last five years of Third Day's history offers insight to the milestones and turning points of a band born in a garage in Atlanta that quickly became one of the most respected and well known names in the world.

	Wherever You Are CD By Third Day / Provident Music Distribution
Third Day's Wherever You Are is a masterful blend of bluesy rock and worshipful ballads, all in their signature style. The group's sixth studio release includes the hit "Cry Out to Jesus", "Keep On Shinin'", "I Can Feel It", and more.

	Christmas Offerings CD By Third Day / Provident Music Distribution
Follow the Grammy Award-winning worship band back to the manger---and lift your heart in Christmas praise! Includes live versions of "Away in a Manger," "Silent Night," and "The First Noel"; plus "Joy to the World," "O Holy Night," "O Come All Ye Faithful," and more.

Chronology, Volume 1 (1996-2000) CD By Third Day / Provident Music Distribution

It's been 10-plus years of exciting worship music-making for these southern rockers---and you're invited to the celebration! Recalling their first five years, this stellar collection features rare and previously unreleased audio and video recordings. The CD includes "Forever," "Sky Falls Down," "Alien," "Long Time Comin'," "I've Always Loved You," "Agnus Dei," and more. The DVD captures music videos of "Consuming Fire," "Cry Out to Jesus," and more; Dove Award performances "What Good," "Wire," and others; and archive footage from the early days featuring "Praise Song," "Blackbird," and more. One CD and one DVD.

Offerings II: All I Have To Give CD By Third Day / Provident Music Distribution

Less than two years ago, Third Day decided to release a project specifically for their fans. With almost a decade of touring under their belts, the Atlanta-based rockers had become known for kinetic live shows which incorporated modern worship with the band's signature Southern style. Backed by years of requests for a live record or a worship project, Third Day did the unprecedented; they released both via one landmark release - Offerings - A Worship Album. The Offerings experience grew quickly from an album release into a movement that culminated in more than 700,000 records sold, two sold-out tours, a Grammy nomination, a DVD/video project, and multiple Dove Awards including Third Day being named "Group" and "Artist of the Year." The Offerings point of connection allowed Third Day to share their special brand of worship live with more than 500,000 people in 2002 alone through their own tours and the "Come Together & Worship" events with Michael W. Smith. The next installment into the Offerings worship series provides a signature blend of contemporary worship favorites destined to become classics, and worship moments captured live during the "Come Together Fall 2002 Tour."

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