If you’re a band that’s sold millions of records, taken home multiple awards in every genre, toured the world to record numbers of audiences, graced the cover of Billboard magazine, been interviewed by “60 Minutes” and performed on “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno,” where do you go next?
For the members of Third Day, it meant joining forces with a new creative partner: veteran producer Brendan O’Brien (Bruce Springsteen, Pearl Jam, Train, The Killers). Third Day, known for its riveting rock sound, looked toward a new voice to help drive band members to their best offering yet.
The band set up shop in its Atlanta-based recording studio, The Quarry, for sessions that spanned several months. Together, the band and producer began the focused creative process toward an evolution of sound. According to bassist Tai Anderson, “Brendan O’Brien brought an incredible element of quality control, and really challenged each member of the band to bring his “A game” to the studio each day.”
What was birthed was Miracle, a 12-track simmering brew of potent rock anthems infused with the substantive, life-affirming lyrics that have always been the bedrock of the Third Day’s music; it’s a place where faith, passion and good old fashioned rock ‘n roll swagger coalesce.
“To have something new to say and to say it in a different way is really exciting,” says lead vocalist Mac Powell. “It’s reinvigorated us as a band.” Indeed, Miracle finds the band exploring new sonic and lyrical territory.
In addition to the impactful songwriting listeners have come to expect from Third Day, they will encounter new sonic splashes -- layered guitars and harmonies, sing-along gang vocals, and so on – not heard from the band previously. The signature rock foundations remain; they’ve just been infused with a modern-day flair.
“We wanted [this record] to have a brightness, a grandness to it, and Mac can certainly do that,”
O’Brien says, “but we wanted to have a little different sound from the lead voice. I’m a huge fan of ’70s music that has great big background vocals. I thought this music lent itself to that, so Mac and I did most of that and it was fun.”
Miracle also features plenty of musical bombast, as the album’s opening track “Hit Me Like A Bomb” attests. Guitars that both growl and jangle, snares that blast in your ears and Powell’s signature from-the-gut vocal style highlight a song about impactful love destined to be a new live show favorite. “Kicking And Screaming” showcases the band’s versatility, underpinning the track with an up-tempo acoustic pop feel we’ve not heard from them often, but fits perfectly today.
The album’s title track was inspired by a conversation the band had with a couple in New Jersey after a concert. “Their son was in a really depressed place in life. He drove way into the woods and was going to commit suicide,” Powell recounts. “He was going to kill himself, but he turned on the radio and he heard ‘Cry Out To Jesus’ (from the band’s 2005 record Wherever You Are). It literally changed his heart and gave him encouragement to keep going. When you hear a story like that, it just blows you away.”
Powell took the essence of that story and penned the song, “I Need a Miracle,” the new project’s first single, out at radio now. “This is one of my top five favorite songs that I’ve ever written. There’s just something powerful about it. I’m really excited about this song getting out and encouraging people,” Powell says. “It’s about the power of music and how God can use it to speak to people’s hearts, minds and spirits. That’s why it’s so important.”
The songs on Miracle cover a rich musical and emotional landscape. “Your Love is Like a River” is a stirring worship anthem that is one of the band’s favorite new songs, while “You Are My Everything” is a gorgeous mid tempo love song that spotlights the warmth in Powell’s vocals. And on the opposite end of the vocal range spectrum, check out Powell’s use of falsetto on the choruses on “For The Rest Of My Life.” Yes, we said falsetto.
“As someone who is a natural baritone, I don’t sing falsetto very often. But sometimes as I’m writing these songs I hear in my head that is what the part should be. I talked to Brendan and he gave me the confidence to try it. This is just one example of how Brendan pushed me out of my comfort zone,” shares Powell.
“The Victory,” a bluesy Southern anthem featuring a fantastic “song-within-a-song” breakdown, also features a potent lyric carrying a theme at the heart of the album overall. “That song is about making a commitment,” says guitarist Mark Lee. “It’s about saying you’re going to see it through ‘til the end and I think that’s a big theme on this record.”
Miracle wraps up with a reinvention of “Morning Has Broken,” a vintage Methodist hymn that was a pop hit in the ’70s for Cat Stevens. The song gets a stunning new treatment here, anchored in Mark Lee, Tai Anderson and David Carr’s skilled musicianship and Powell’s earthy vocals. Scotty Wilbanks, a longtime member of Third Day’s road band, provides the eloquent keyboard intro.
The members of Third Day have been given a platform and it’s a responsibility they take seriously. Of course, they love to rock out and entertain, but most importantly they want to offer hope and encouragement. “If there is any overarching theme on the record, it’s about pressing on and holding on to faith in the midst of doubt,” says David Carr. “We have this unique opportunity once again to speak into people’s lives. We’re not here to give you all the answers. We’re here to say ‘Just hang on a little longer.”
“We have toured for so many years and feel like we owe any success we have to the fans that built Third Day. These songs are engaging musically and lyrically; we worked hard to stretch ourselves for the people who come to our shows and buy our music; we poured so much into this record because we wanted to bring our fans our very best. We are proud of Miracle and can’t wait for people to hear it.”
Third Day will be back on the road in support of Miracle with a headlining tour starting in spring 2013, followed by appearances at major festivals that summer.
Miracle
1. Hit Me Like A Bomb
2. Kicking and Screaming
3. Your Love Is Like A River
4. I Need A Miracle
5. You Are My Everything
6. For The Rest Of My Life
7. I Want To Believe In You
8. The Victory
9. Take Me Back
10. Forever Yours
11. Time's Running Out On Me
12. Morning Has Broken
Veteran rock band Third Day has been spending a generous part of 2012 immersed in the recording of its next studio album. The forthcoming project, Third Day’s 17th career offering, is being recorded within the walls of its own state-of-the art studio, The Quarry, in Atlanta, Ga. Third Day is working with veteran rock producer Brendan O’Brien.
O’Brien is well known for his work with Bruce Springsteen, Pearl Jam, Stone Temple Pilots, Audioslave and The Fray, among others. A former vice president of Epic Records, O’Brien has won two GRAMMY Awards including 2010’s producer of the year, Non-Classical award. In
addition, O’Brien has production credits on 14 albums that have topped the Billboard 200
sales chart.
“When we were getting together as a band to talk about starting work on this project, we did an exercise where each member named his top five albums of all time. Brendan O’Brien had at least one record on all of our lists,” offers bassist, Tai Anderson.
Mac Powell, the band’s front man, shares, “Our time with Brendan has been nothing less than an amazing experience. He is one of my favorite producers. Having made so many great records with so many amazing artists through the years, I consider it such an honor to be working with him. Brendan has definitely stretched me as a songwriter and vocalist more than any other producer ever has.”
The new project follows a stellar 2011 for Third Day, which included being the first Christian
artist ever to receive ASCAP’s coveted Vanguard Award, as well as wrapping up its highly successful spring/fall “Make Your Move Tour” which saw numerous sell-out performances.
Additional information on Third Day’s latest record is forthcoming. In the meantime, fans can catch the band on select concert performances throughout the summer, where it intends to begin previewing select tracks from the new recording. For a current list of tour dates, visit: www.ThirdDay.com.
Four-time GRAMMY® Award-winning band Third Day will extend its massive “Make Your Move” tour into the fall by adding nearly 40 more tour dates across the U.S., once again featuring progressive pop Dove Award winners Tenth Avenue North and singer/songwriter Trevor Morgan as special guests. The “Make Your Move” tour officially kicks off Sept. 17, in Houston, and hits major markets like Atlanta, Tulsa, New York, Austin, Albuquerque and more, before wrapping up in Phoenix on Nov. 20.
The fall leg of Third Day’s “Make Your Move” tour comes on the heels of the band’s successful spring run, which saw sell-out crowds at more than half of its 35 shows, setting the pace for an impressive year for the group Pollstar magazine hails as one of Christian music’s top touring bands. Music fans continue to be drawn to the band’s energetic live performances along with other interactive opportunities such as post-show “jams” and “photo booth meet-n-greets” made available to band’s loyal audience at select concert dates.
The multi-platinum selling Third Day is currently touring in support of its 11th studio album, Move, which debuted last October inside the Top 10 on Billboard’s Top 200 Albums chart and at No. 1 on the Billboard Top Current Contemporary Christian chart. The Atlanta-based band will perform selections from the new album which have become concert highlights – including hit radio singles “Trust In Jesus” and “Lift Up Your Face,” along with “Make Your Move,” “Gone” and “Children of God” – as well as long-time Third Day fan favorites that feature the group’s signature rock sound.
A special VIP package will be available for purchase, including a prime-seating concert ticket, an exclusive Third Day poster, a Move CD and entry to a special VIP Q&A with all the artists. A group ticket package will be offered, along with Fan Club pre-sale dates.
The “Make Your Move” tour is sponsored in part by Grand Canyon University ( www.gcu.edu) and Christian humanitarian organization World Vision ( www.worldvision.org). World Vision provides assistance to approximately 100 million people in nearly 100 countries by tackling the causes of poverty and injustice.
Acclaimed Atlanta-based rock band Third Day continues to both dazzle and inspire fans with its riveting tour this spring, as 19 of the 33 dates on its “Make Your Move” spring tour – featuring the breakthrough pop band, Tenth Avenue North and singer/songwriter Trevor Morgan – have sold out, paving the way for a high-impact of 2011.
Third Day’s “Make Your Move” tour has impressed sold-out crowds in the following markets (19 of 33 to date) : Longview, TX.; San Antonio, TX.; Indianapolis, Ind. (two shows); Brookfield Wis., Grand Rapids, Mich.; Joplin, Mo.; Beaver Falls, Pa.; Grove City, OH; Johnstown, Pa.; Cincinnati OH, Charleston, W.Va.; Memphis, Tenn.; Greensboro N.C.; Valparaiso, Ind.; Nashville, Tenn., and Chicago, Ill., Cincinnati, OH, Jacksonville, Fla.
Hailed by touring industry publication Pollstar as one of Christian music’s top touring bands,
Third Day has maintained its status by introducing new elements into its live show experience. To further engage the band’s loyal audience post-show ‘Jams’ (where the band performs after the actual concert at a nearby venue) and “photo booth meet-n-greets” are featured on selected dates which allow fans to make personal connections with Third Day members.
Ed Lomnicki, president of EDAN Concerts & Festivals Group, offers, “The “Make Your Move” tour has left us scratching our heads and wondering: Can it get any better than this? You get to see Third Day, at the pinnacle of its musical excellence. Plus, each artist’s music and ministry connected with the heart and soul of every person in the house; it was amazing!”
The “Make Your Move” tour partnership with Grand Canyon University has also proven impactful, with one person at each show selected to receive a $10,000 scholarship to use with one of GCU’s online degree programs, in an effort to help advance interested fans’ higher education efforts.
Tai Anderson, also a GCU online student, comments, “This tour has been incredible. As always, we love to get out and interact with our fans, but the element of helping people meet their personal goals through higher education is something we’ve not had the opportunity to do before. We are thankful to GCU for its partnership and generosity.”
Feedback received through the band’s website www.thirdday.com and other key social media platforms demonstrate the impression “Make Your Move” tour has had on attendees:
CindyBoo (Carmel, In.): “To say this show was awesome is definitely an understatement! It was sooo much more!! I highly recommend attending at least one show of the ‘Make Your Move’ Tour -- you won't be disappointed!”
Angel Wischerman (Beaver Falls, PA): “Their performance blew me away. It was the best concert I have been to and words cannot express how powerful of an inspiration they are… It was the closest I felt to Jesus in a long time.”
aprilonks (Johnson City, TN): “ Just wanted to say what a blessing it was to watch my 10-year- old daughter and 7 year old son worship the Lord. It was an awesome experience. There were times they were jamming with the music and others their hands were raised to our awesome God. The show was fantastic. It was a night they will never forget, nor will I.”
The success of the spring leg of the “Make Your Move” tour creates a groundswell of momentum for Third Day’s summer festival appearances and its 35-city fall leg of the tour which will continue with the successful combination of Tenth Avenue North and Trevor Morgan. Details for the “Make Your Move” tour fall dates are forthcoming.
GRAMMY-WINNING ROCKERS THIRD DAY SPEARHEAD
“MAKE YOUR MOVE ALABAMA TORNADO RELIEF BENEFIT”
SUNDAY, MAY 15 AT BJCC ARENA IN BIRMINGHAM
Grammy-Winning Rockers Third Day Spearhead "Make Your Move Alamabam Tornado Relief Benefit"
Multi-Artist Lineup Features Third Day, Tenth Avenue North, Trevor Morgan,
Rush of Fools, Rick & Bubba, ABC-TV 33/40 Meteorologist James Spann,
Author/Speaker David Nasser and More To Be Announced
(Nashville, Tenn.) May 6, 2011- Four-time GRAMMY® Award-winning band Third Day will be joined by an all-star lineup of musicians and Alabama radio/TV personalities for the “Make Your Move Alabama Tornado Relief Benefit,” which will take place on Sunday, May 15, at Birmingham’s BJCC Arena, beginning at 6 pm CT (doors open at 5 pm). Spearheaded by Third Day, the concert will also feature performances by Tenth Avenue North, Trevor Morgan and Rush of Fools, along with appearances by special guest radio personalities Rick & Bubba, Alabama’s ABC-TV 33/40 meteorologist James Spann and author/speaker David Nasser. Additional performers will be announced in the coming days.
The “Make Your Move Alabama Tornado Relief Benefit” concert will aid Alabama victims of the devastating band of tornadoes that tore through the South on April 27. Proceeds will be distributed statewide through the Come Together Fund to several chosen relief agencies, including: The Birmingham Dream Center, Alabama Baptist Tornado Relief, Samaritan’s Purse and World Vision. All of these agencies are already on the ground working to meet the immediate needs of Alabama tornado victims.
“When we heard about the devastation caused by the storms and tornadoes in Alabama and our home state of Georgia, we, just like everyone else, wanted to do something to help,” said Third Day’s Mac Powell, an Alabama native. “We are so excited that so many of our friends agreed to stand beside us as we attempt to have a night that will not only raise money and supplies for many people that so desperately need it, but raise hope and build faith through this great night of music and encouragement.”
“As a local pastor in Alabama, I have seen first-hand the devastation caused by these tornadoes,” said Nasser, whose Christ City Church and David Nasser Outreach ministry are both based in Birmingham. “This benefit will usher in great aid to those who need it most. This is more than a concert, this is ministry. Pure, raw, real ministry.”
General admission tickets will be $10 at the door. A limited number of $100 VIP packages are available, which include a premium concert seat, a Q&A session with all artists, an exclusive autographed VIP event poster, and an autographed copy of David Nasser’s book, Glory Revealed. VIP packages may be purchased via the event’s website: www.makeyourmovebenefit.com.
Third Day is in the midst of headlining the 35-city “Make Your Move” Tour across the U.S. with fellow tour mates Tenth Avenue North and Trevor Morgan. The tour’s spring leg, which wraps up May 21, in West Palm Beach, Fla., follows the successful release of multi-platinum Third Day’s 11th studio album, Move, which debuted inside the Top 10 on Billboard’s Top 200 Albums chart and at No. 1 on the Billboard Top Current Contemporary Christian chart.
About Third Day:
Over the past decade, the Atlanta-based, multi-Platinum rock band Third Day (made up of members Mac Powell, Tai Anderson, David Carr and Mark Lee) has racked up 27 No. 1 radio singles and sold more than 7 million albums which reflect an impressive 2 RIAA Platinum and 8 Gold Certifications.
A Georgia Music Hall of Fame inductee (2009), Third Day has garnered 27 career GMA Dove Awards from 47 nominations, 4 GRAMMY Awards (with 11 career nominations), an American Music Award (with 3 American Music Award nominations) and multiple ASCAP honors for songwriting including the coveted Vanguard Award. As a credit to its songwriting, Third Day’s memorable “Call My Name,” off its Revelation (07/29/2008) project, was selected by country star Keith Urban as a bonus track on his Defying Gravity project.
As one of the highest-ranked touring bands in any market, according to Pollstar magazine, Third Day earned its reputation by performing before audiences into the millions. Third Day’s recent mega-tours include the 2010 Make A Difference Tour, one of that year’s highest selling Christian concert tours, co-headlining with fellow artists Michael W. Smith, TobyMac and author Max Lucado followed by its own 40-city “Make Your Move” tour which kicked off Feb. 18, 2011 in Mercedes, Texas and has seen nearly 75 percent of its dates sold out.
Due to its mass appeal on the road, on radio and at retail, Third Day has garnered coverage
by media outlets including “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno” (NBC), “The Late Late Show
with Craig Ferguson” (CBS), “60 Minutes” (CBS), ABC’s “Nightline,” USA Today, The New York Times and even graced the cover of Billboard magazine, which called Third Day “one of the best
rock bands.” For additional information about Third Day please visit www.ThirdDay.com.
About World Vision:
World Vision is an international Christian humanitarian organization that operates distribution centers in eight cities throughout the U.S., providing donated, high-quality goods to people in need through local partners like churches and community organizations.
The World Vision domestic relief team is currently deployed to Alabama and nearby states hit hardest by the deadly storms and tornadoes in the Southeast. The team is working with local partners to distribute first-aid kits, hygiene supplies, clothing and shoes, rebuilding materials, and other essential products that will allow the most vulnerable children and their families to recover. For more on World Vision, go to www.worldvision.org.
About Samaritan’s Purse:
Samaritan’s Purse, under the direction of President/CEO Franklin Graham, is a nondenominational evangelical Christian organization providing spiritual and physical aid to hurting people around the world. Since 1970, Samaritan’s Purse has helped meet needs of people who are victims of war, poverty, natural disasters, disease, and famine with the purpose of sharing God’s love through His Son, Jesus Christ. For more information, visit www.samaritanspurse.org.
About the Birmingham Dream Center:
The Dream Center serves as the outreach ministry center of Church of the Highlands in Birmingham, Alabama. The mission of the Dream Center is to provide social services and outreach programs designed to meet both physical and spiritual needs. From its Woodlawn Fire Station outpost, which serves as the “nerve center” of its outreach department, the Dream Center often partners with surrounding neighborhood entities. The center’s campus is also home to a 16,600 sq. ft. medical clinic with the potential to serve more than 30,000 patients annually. For more information, visit www.churchofthehighlands.com/dream-center.
About Alabama Baptist Tornado Relief:
With the sudden hit of multiple tornadoes across the state on Wednesday, Alabama Baptist and other Southern Baptist Disaster Relief Volunteers were among the first responders and will remain at work in the affected areas until the job is finished. Alabama Baptist Disaster Relief began on Thursday morning with the setup of a command center in Montgomery that has deployed over 2,500 volunteers. Chainsaw teams, shower units, cleanup/recovery teams and feeding units are saturating north Alabama. Food began to arrive at the feeding units on Monday. Child care units were deployed on Monday. Teams are still arriving from other states. For more information, visit http://www.alsbom.org/tornadorelief.
For more information about the “Make Your Move Alabama Tornado Benefit” please visit www.makeyourmovebenefit.com.
The 42nd Annual GMA Dove Awards announces a special event performance by industry leaders, Third Day, Steven Curtis Chapman and Casting Crowns’ front man, Mark Hall. Highly regarded Denver Bronco quarterback, Tim Tebow also joins the evening’s impressive presenter lineup. The 42nd Annual GMA Dove Awards, hosted by Sherri Shepherd, will take place at the Fox Theatre in Atlanta, Ga. on Wednesday, April 20th at 8 p.m. ET. The awards show will be televised on gmc, America’s favorite network for uplifting entertainment, on Easter Sunday, April 24, 2011 at 7 p.m. ET.
Third Day’s latest single, “Children of God,” artfully relays the concept that each person on Earth is adopted into the family of God. Using adoption as a metaphor for God’s love, the Atlanta-based, award winning rock band – celebrated with GRAMMY, AMA and GMA Dove Awards — will bring the song to life at with special guests Steven Curtis Chapman and Mark Hall. All three artists in this heartwarming segment have adopted children of their own.
Steven Curtis Chapman has been awarded 56 GMA Dove Awards, more than any other artist to date, five GRAMMY awards and an American Music Award. Chapman has sold more than ten million records including two RIAA certified platinum albums and eight RIAA certified gold albums.
Casting Crowns, Christian music’s GRAMMY, AMA and Dove Award-winning Artist of the Year, is headed by frontman/principal songwriter Mark Hall. The platinum-selling band’s recent fourth album, Until The Whole World Hears, sold 167,000 copies first-week setting a sales record as the highest debuting Christian Music artist in SoundScan history (week ending 11/22/09). The album certified RIAA Gold in four weeks, with more than 600,000 sold to date. All of Casting Crowns' projects are RIAA certified, with a monster tally of two RIAA Platinum Albums, two RIAA Platinum DVDs, three RIAA Gold Albums and a Gold DVD, holding position as Billboard’s top-selling act in Christian music since 2007.
This year’s list of presenters includes Super Bowl and Green Bay Packer standout Greg Jennings, actresses Kim Fields and Yvette Nicole Brown, comedienne Chonda Pierce, actor Kevin Sorbo, singers Mandisa and Ruben Studdard, Leigh Anne Tuohy and Collins Tuohy. The pre-show event will be hosted by artist Jason Crabb, who is a multi-Dove Award nominee. Brian Courtney Wilson and Guy Penrod will perform at the pre-show.
Previously announced performers and appearances during the televised show include Audrey Assad, Francesca Battistelli, Natalie Grant, Ernie Haase and Signature Sound, Deitrick Haddon, Kirk Franklin, LeCrae, Mary Mary, MIKESCHAIR, Britt Nicole, Chonda Pierce, Point of Grace, Kerrie Roberts, Kenny Rogers, Smokie Norful, Marvin Sapp, Chris Tomlin, Laura Story, Tenth Avenue North.
The 42nd Annual GMA Dove Awards are produced by gmc, in association with Encore Entertainment. Michael Johnson is director. Tommy Sims is musical director. Rex Humbard is executive producer for gmc. Ed Leonard and Mitchell Solarek are executive producers for GMA.
Many events will be taking place throughout the week in Atlanta surrounding the awards. The nominee luncheon will be held on Tuesday, April 19. Various record labels will host special events and the annual Holy Hip-Hop Awards will be given out.
For more information on the awards, please visit www.wortmanworks.com/clients/doveawards for more detailed information on the show and all the participants or visit www.doveawards.com.
Tickets to the 42nd Annual GMA Dove Awards are now on sale at the Fox Theatre box office in Atlanta or at www.ticketmaster.com.
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Drawing on real-life experiences near to the hearts of its members and extended family of friends, GRAMMY, AMA and Dove Award winning, Atlanta-based rock band Third Day uses the issue of adoption as a metaphor for God’s love in the video for its latest single, “Children of God.”
“Children of God” is the second single from the band’s 11th studio project, MOVE, and features footage of families with adopted children, denoted by t-shirts emblazoned with the word “adopted.” The families (including that of Third Day’s lead vocalist Mac Powell, who recently welcomed adopted son Emmanuel and daughter Birdie) eventually all don the signature white t-shirts, revealing the idea that we’re all adopted into the family of God.
“Children of God,” released to AC radio on December 31, 2010, has accumulated an impressive 58 million cumulative radio impressions. The video was directed by Ry Cox, and can be seen on http://www.hearitfirst.com/ThirdDay.
This new video release is merely the latest item in a very busy spring for Third Day. Long known as the premier live touring rock band in Christian music, Third Day is in the midst of a 40-city tour supporting its most recent full-length release MOVE. The “Make Your Move” tour runs through May 21 in West Palm Beach, Fla.
Members of GRAMMY, Dove and American Music Award-winning rock band, Third Day, know that moving ahead in life can be amplified by having a quality education. It’s for this reason that the band, known as one of the greatest live touring artists, has teamed with Arizona-based Grand Canyon University (GCU) for its upcoming spring Make Your Move tour to offer its fans a chance to advance with a college degree.
At each stop on Third Day’s upcoming Make Your Move tour – dates available at www.ThirdDay.com – one qualified fan will be selected to receive a $10,000 scholarship to GCU, one of the country's fastest-growing, non-denominational, Christian universities with both online programming and a thriving physical campus in Phoenix. GCU’s overall partnership with the Third Day tour includes up to $1 million in scholarships specifically allocated to Third Day fans during the duration of the band’s spring and fall tours.
"Grand Canyon University is flexible, offering the support you need to succeed in its programs," shares Mac Powell. "Third Day is proud to partner with GCU on the tour, and thankful that it is offering such generous scholarships to our fans."
The need for access to higher education in a busy world is not only demanded by the fans, but by the band as well. As a testament to this, Third Day band members Mark Lee, Tai Anderson and David Carr are all seeking completion of their degrees through GCU, spending time on the road, before and after meeting fans and cranking out electrifying performances, immersing themselves in continuing their educations through online classes.
"This is an ideal partnership for us," said GCU CEO Brian Mueller. "We can demonstrate to Third Day fans throughout the country the value, ease and flexibility of obtaining a college degree while maintaining a busy lifestyle, as well as help fans move forward with an institution that shares their same goals and purpose."
"Third Day never wants to encourage our fans to do something that we're not willing to do ourselves," notes Tai Anderson. "We wanted to experience what GCU is all about firsthand, so we enrolled in classes at the start of this year. Like so many of our fellow 'Lopes,' we left college to pursue our careers before we finished our degrees. At the time, we had to choose between Third Day and going to school. With GCU, we no longer have to choose. We're working toward our degrees on the tour bus!"
Interested fans can be considered for the scholarships by completing an electronic application form via computers at the GCU booth at every concert location, where they can also learn more about the scholarship offer and the university. Scholarship recipients will be notified by GCU soon after the concert.
Integral to establishing this partnership was Barry Landis of Landis Entertainment ( http://www.landisentertainment.com), an industry veteran who advises clients on marketing to the faith-based community.
CNN recently taped a “life on the road” feature with acclaimed Atlanta-based rock band Third Day as part of its "Road Warriors" series. The segment aired this morning on CNN (6:00 AM EST) and HLN (6:30 AM EST and 1:30 – 2:00 PM EST).
If you missed any of today's air times, please click the link below to watch the segment online:
http://www.cnn.com/video/#/video/living/2011/02/22/road.warriors.third.day.cnn
Veteran Atlanta-based rock band Third Day helped welcome the 42nd Annual GMA Dove Awards to its home city by helping announce the slate of nominees for this year’s awards during a press conference this morning at the historic Fox Theatre. The multi-Platinum outfit also celebrates four nominations today, with lead singer Mac Powell receiving additional recognition as a songwriter.
The band notched notices in the categories of Rock/Contemporary Recorded Song of the Year for “Lift Up Your Face,” with Powell’s nod for writing the hit song, Rock/Contemporary Album of the Year for Move, Christmas Album for its work on The Essential Christmas Collection and Recorded Music Packaging for Move.
The Dove Awards nominations come mere days before the band kicks off a 40-city tour supporting its most recent full-length release Move. The “Make Your Move” tour starts Friday in Mercedes, Tex., and runs through May 21 in West Palm Beach, Fla. Additionally on this tour, the band has teamed with Arizona-based Grand Canyon University (GCU) to offer fans a chance to win a college scholarship. At each stop one qualified fan will be selected to receive a $10,000 scholarship to GCU. The overall partnership will award up to $1 million in scholarships to Third Day fans during the duration of this tour.
The 42nd Annual GMA Dove Awards will be held at the Fox Theatre in Atlanta, Ga. on Wednesday, April 20th. The awards show will be televised on gmc at 8:00p.m. ET/delayed PT on Easter Sunday, April 24th.
On Saturday, Jan. 22nd, Christian rock band Third Day took the stage on the beach in Vila Velha, Brazil during the 20th annual Jesus Vida Verao festival. The band played for a record-breaking crowd of 70,000 people, marking the largest turnout in the history of the festival. Brazilian Sony Music artist Marcus Salles joined Third Day on stage to sing the band’s songs “Cry Out to Jesus” and “Agnes Day,” with lead singer Mac Powell and Salles performing the megahits in Portuguese. The band plans to return to Brazil in summer 2011.
Third Day is currently powering up the national radio charts with its new single “Children of God,” breaking into the Top 10 on the National Christian Audience Chart at No. 9.
Four-time GRAMMY® Award-winning band Third Day will headline a massive 40-city tour across the U.S. this spring. The “Make Your Move” Tour will kick off Feb. 18, in Mercedes, Texas, with special guests Dove-nominated rock band Revive on dates in February, and progressive pop Dove Award winners Tenth Avenue North rounding out the remainder of the tour dates from March through May. Acclaimed singer/songwriter/guitarist Trevor Morgan will also join the tour’s roster in all markets.
The Make Your Move Tour follows the successful release of multi-platinum rock band Third Day’s 11th studio album, Move (Oct. 19), which debuted inside the Top 10 on Billboard’s Top 200 Albums chart and at No. 1 on the Billboard Top Current Contemporary Christian chart. The Atlanta-based band will perform selections from the new album which have already become concert highlights – including the hit radio single “Lift Up Your Face,” “Make Your Move,” “Gone” and “Children of God” – as well as long-time fan favorites that feature the group’s signature rock sound.
“The fan response to the new album Move has been better than we ever could have hoped,” says Third Day bassist Tai Anderson. “We can't wait to play the new music live and take the songs to a whole other place on the Make Your Move Tour. The show is going to be about the music and message that has given us the greatest and most supportive fans in the world, and we're going to deliver that music and message with renewed urgency and passion.”
As a unique price point option for concert attendees, all regular tickets for the Make Your Move Tour will be offered at $25 across the board. A special VIP ticket package will be available for purchase, including a prime-seating concert ticket, an exclusive Third Day poster, a Move CD and entry to a special VIP meet & greet. A group ticket package will be available, and Fan Club pre-sale dates will be announced soon.
The Make Your Move Tour is sponsored in part by Grand Canyon University ( www.gcu.edu) and Christian humanitarian organization World Vision ( www.worldvision.org). World Vision provides assistance to approximately 100 million people in nearly 100 countries by tackling the causes of poverty and injustice.
MOVE, the 11th studio album from multi-Platinum rock band Third Day, takes a spot inside the Top 10 on this week’s Billboard Top 200 Album Chart and No. 1 on the Billboard Top Current Contemporary Christian Chart. Produced by Paul Moak (Mat Kearney, Martha Wainwright), MOVE follows Revelation, which debuted at No. 6 on the Billboard 200 in 2008, and 2009’s CD/DVD Live Revelations, which won the band its fourth GRAMMY® earlier this year.
Mac Powell, Third Day’s lead singer states, “We have such loyal and dedicated fans. We want to thank them for their support of our new project. After being in music for so long, it's great to see that our words and music are still strongly connecting with our fans.”
Recent reviews on Move in such outlets as USA Today and The Atlanta Journal Constitution draw comparisons to U2 and solid Southern Rock roots grounded in faith and conviction. The lead single “Lift Up Your Face” featuring the Blind Boys of Alabama is the group’s fastest rising single of their career to date reaching over 40 million in impressions at radio alone.
Third Day will be sitting down with CNN at its Atlanta-based studio to discuss music, faith and life on the road while band members are home for a break from its sold out touring schedule.
MOVE, the 11th studio album from multi-Platinum rock band Third Day, hits retail outlets nationwide, today. Produced by Paul Moak (Mat Kearney, Martha Wainwright), MOVE follows Revelation, which debuted at No. 6 on the Billboard 200 in 2008, and 2009’s CD/DVD Live Revelations, which won the band its fourth GRAMMY® earlier this year.
MOVE releases amid a flurry of positive media including a review of the album in today’s print and online editions of USA Today and a lead music feature in Billboard magazine (Oct. 23, 2010).
The incendiary “Lift Up Your Face,” which features The Blind Boys of Alabama, has become Third Day’s fastest-rising single, with 91 stations adding it out of the box. It’s currently at 36 million in audience. You can check out the video for “Lift Up Your Face” here.
“The country is going through hard times, and there are doubts and insecurity,” explains lead vocalist Mac Powell. “‘Lift Up Your Face’ is our message of encouragement - not just to listeners though -to us as well. It’s a message we all need to hear and I think that really sums up a lot of what we were going for with this record.”
The raw, rootsy 12-track collection finds members Mac Powell, Mark Lee, Tai Anderson and David Carr at their melodic and lyrical best. Recently inducted into the Georgia Music Hall of Fame, the band’s Southern roots clearly inform Move, from the sinuous slide guitar to the layers of smoky vocals. Highlights include the visceral “Make Your Move,” which has already been tapped by “ESPN College Football,” the guitar-picking, hand-clapping, in-your-face classic “Surrender” and the soulful “Sound of Your Voice.”
Third Day, ranked as one of the top touring bands by Pollstar, recently launched the AEG Live-sponsored “Make A Difference Tour.” Nearly 40,000 fans turned out for the first two weekends of shows and over 100,000 tickets have already been sold for the 20-city arena outing, which wraps up at Crown Coliseum in Fayetteville, NC on October 30th. See below for remaining dates.
Over the past decade, Third Day has racked up 27 No. 1 radio singles and sold more than seven million albums, receiving two RIAA Platinum and eight Gold certifications. The band has won four
GRAMMY awards, an American Music Award, 24 GMA Dove Awards and multiple ASCAP honors. The band has appeared on “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno,” “The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson,” “60 Minutes” and “Nightline” and been featured in The New York Times, USA Today and on the cover of Billboard, which called Third Day “one of the best rock bands.”
The “Make A Difference Tour 2010”
10/21 Colorado Springs, CO World Arena
10/22 Lubbock, TX United Spirit Arena
10/23 Wichita Falls, TX Kay Yeager Coliseum
10/24 Topeka, KS Kansas ExpoCentre
10/27 Cedar Rapids, IA US Cellular Center
10/28 Green Bay, WI Resch Center
10/29 Dayton, OH Nutter Center
10/30 Fayetteville, NC Crown Coliseum
Third Day Debuts Powerful "Lift Up Your Face" Music Video On HearItFirst.com
Third Day To Discuss Several Tracks On Upcoming October 5th Release, MOVE
WHO: Third Day's Mac Powell, Tai Anderson, David Carr & Mark Lee
WHAT: Third Day will debut the music video for “Lift Up Your Face” off its forthcoming release,
MOVE (Oct. 19, 2010). The band will also share stories behind several of the album's
songs during this online event.
WHEN: Thursday, September 23 at 8:00 PM EST/ 7:00 PM CST
WHERE: HearItFirst.com ( http://live.hearitfirst.com/index.php?id=thirddaylivechat)
Georgia Music Hall of Famer (2009) Third Day has reached yet another milestone in its already illustrious career with the certification of its ninth RIAA Gold Certification marking sales of more than 500,000 copies of Revelation (7/29/2008).
The album launched with a performance on The Tonight Show With Jay Leno, The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson, a Billboard cover feature and an American Music Award trophy. In addition, the album yielded two GRAMMY nominations in song categories plus the live version of the album, Live Revelations: On Stage, Off Stage, Backstage, also certified Gold, took home a GRAMMY for Best Rock or Rap Gospel Album earlier this year.
The announcement caps a productive summer for the band, as the four-man rock unit finished production, alongside producer Paul Moak, on its upcoming 11th studio release MOVE, set to release on October 19.
“Lift Up Your Face,” the anticipated album’s first radio single, showcases the unmistakable vocals of The Blind Boys of Alabama. The song is not only poignant but is proving its potency as well. Already a multi-format smash, “Lift Up Your Face” is garnering undeniable attention on both the AC and CHR charts with 91 stations spinning by its Aug. 13 add date and touting the most increased spins the weeks of Aug. 9th and Aug. 16th.
Already No. 12 at CHR and No. 15 at AC Monitored, the song is seeing more than 3.5 million weekly impressions and is well on its way to reaching the benchmark set by the band’s previous 27 No. 1 singles. “Lift Up Your Face” is a song of encouragement, and beyond the early radio success, it is a small taste of an album that was written to provide hope for those in the midst of desperate times such as these.
Third Day will finish the summer and enter fall performing at select major festivals throughout the country, leading to the start of the World Vision/AEG Live-sponsored “Make A Difference Tour 2010.” The tour, which also features Michael W. Smith, tobyMac and New York Times best-selling author Max Lucado, launches September 30, and will hit arenas in 20 cities through the end of October. (For updated tour dates please visit www.ThirdDay.com.)
As ticket sales continue to climb for one of the most anticipated tours of the year, World Vision’s Make A Difference Tour 2010 featuring New York Times best-selling author Max Lucado and GRAMMY® Award winners Michael W. Smith, TobyMac and Third Day, critically acclaimed singer/songwriter Jason Gray has been added to the roster as the tour’s opener. Gray joins the tour in support of his sophomore Centricity Music release, Everything Sad Is Coming Untrue, but will also play an important role for fans as the Make A Difference Tour’s “embedded video reporter,” charged with capturing exclusive behind-the-scenes footage and interviews that will be part of his weekly video blog from the road, posted exclusively on HearItFirst.com.
“I feel so honored to be a part of such a monumental tour,” Gray says. “To share the stage with such an amazing lineup (has there ever been a tour of this magnitude in the history of Christian music?) would be more than enough, but to get to join them on a tour where we work together to serve the poorest of the poor makes it that much sweeter and is ultimately what makes this tour significant.”
“We are so excited to partner with Max Lucado, Michael W. Smith, Third Day, TobyMac and the Make a Difference Tour to bring exclusive behind-the-scenes video content to fans every week from the road,” says HearItFirst.com Director of Content Jamie Wilson. “HearItFirst.com is honored to help increase awareness of World Vision’s mission, and as a passionate ambassador for World Vision, Jason Gray is the perfect spokesman for our video blog series. His heart for changing the world is evident as soon as you meet him and we’re delighted to have the opportunity to introduce him to our audience each week. We believe these fun, candid videos featuring all of the artists will truly show the heart and soul behind the Make a Difference Tour.”
“World Vision has been working with Jason Gray for eight years,” adds Jenny Lockwald, Executive Director, Artist Associates and Sponsor Engagement for World Vision. “In that time Jason has impacted the lives of thousands of children around the world and has made World Vision a major part of his music ministry and career. It was our pleasure to find a place for Jason on this tour because we know his heart and music are directly in line with the concept of making a difference. For those who have not yet had the opportunity to hear Jason, get prepared to become a fan. Jason is an amazing singer/songwriter who hits the mark with his soulful insights on what it means to live out Christianity every day.”
One of the most respected singer/songwriters in the Christian music business, Jason Gray released his latest studio project, Everything Sad Is Coming Untrue, in the fall of last year. Heralded by numerous media outlets, the project landed at No. 8 in CCM Magazine’s Top Ten best faith-based albums in 2009 and Worship Leader magazine says, “Gray’s songs don’t really work as background music, they demand to be listened to and considered.” Gray’s latest single, “More Like Falling In Love,” was his highest charting song that peaked at #4 on the Adult Contemporary chart. Gray has also been touring consistently in support of his current album, and with his soulful performances and heart-felt ministry (that is sometimes sprinkled with humorous anecdotes), he remains a fan favorite on the touring circuit. ( www.jasongraymusic.com)
Launching in Youngstown, Ohio on Sept. 30, and running through the end of October, tickets for the 20-city Make A Difference Tour 2010 are available now at all Ticketmaster outlets and other locations. Ticket options include a special VIP package featuring Gold Circle seats, a pre-show Q&A with all artists, a limited-edition Make A Difference Tour poster, a commemorative tour credential and a copy of the new book Outlive Your Life by Max Lucado. A complete list of tour dates, news, artist info, exclusive photos, videos and more resources are available online at www.MakeADifferenceTour.com. In addition, the tour’s official Facebook page is live at www.facebook.com/makeadifferencetour, and fans and supporters can follow the tour’s official Twitter feed at @MakeADiffTour to stay up to date on the latest news and exclusive content.
The “Make A Difference Tour 2010” will visit 20 U.S. cities during October, including:
09-30 Youngstown, OH Covelli Center
10-01 Corbin, KY Southeastern Kentucky Expo Center
10-02 Alpharetta, GA Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre
10-03 Cape Girardeau, MO Show Me Center
10-07 Austin, TX The Theatre at the Frank Erwin Center
10-08 Beaumont, TX Ford Park Arena
10-09 Lafayette, LA Cajundome
10-10 Columbus, GA Columbus Civic Center
10-14 San Jose, CA HP Pavilion at San Jose
10-15 Bakersfield, CA Rabobank Arena
10-16 Ontario, CA Citizens Business Bank Arena
10-17 Glendale, AZ Jobing.com Arena
10-21 Colorado Springs, CO World Arena
10-22 Lubbock, TX United Spirit Arena
10-23 Wichita Falls, TX Kay Yeager Coliseum
10-24 Topeka, KS Kansas Expocentre
10-27 Cedar Rapids, IA US Cellular Center
10-28 Green Bay, WI Resch Center
10-29 Dayton, OH Nutter Center
10-30 Fayetteville, NC Crown Coliseum
* All dates are subject to change without notice.
Anticipation builds for the October 19 release of acclaimed rock band Third Day’s latest project MOVE. An industry leader in touring, awards and sales, Third Day delivers its soul-stirring 11th studio album, showcasing members Mac Powell, Mark Lee, Tai Anderson and David Carr at their melodic and lyrical best, peering insightfully at life within the church as well as pointedly seeking to understand the needs and questions of those without faith. It’s an often difficult balance to achieve, but Third Day succeeds in speaking candidly and hopefully to listeners of every stripe, challenging each not just to a place of faith – but a place of faith in action.
Produced by Paul Moak (Mat Kearney, Matt Maher) and recorded in the band’s new, Atlanta-based, state-of-the-art studio “The Quarry” and Moak’s well known “The Smoakstack,” the 12-track offering has been described by early listeners as “visceral and gritty; reminiscent of the acclaimed band’s Time record.”
The project leads with the incendiary first single “Lift Up Your Face”–featuring The Blind Boys of Alabama – which has claimed more than 3.1 million impressions this week alone. To date, the song has 91 AC & CHR stations spinning and is No. 17 on the National Christian Audience Chart, No. 17 on the AC Monitored Chart, No. 20 on the AC Indicator and No. 17 at CHR.
“It’s been one of the hottest summers ever and Third Day’s new single couldn’t have come at a better time. While New Yorkers sizzle in the summer sun, so does ‘Lift Up Your Face’ as it came in at No. 1 across the board in our pre-test! ‘Lift up your face’ is powerfully refreshing, like a jet ski ride at the Jersey Shore on a 100 degree day,” raves Keith Stevens, Assistant Program Director & Music Director/PM Drive, STAR 99.1
Mac Powell, the band’s charismatic lead vocalist, explains, “The country is going through hard times, and there are doubts and insecurity. The message [of ‘Lift Up Your Face’] is our message of encouragement – not just to listeners though—to us as well. It’s a message we all need to hear and I think that really sums up a lot of what we were going for with this record.”
Musically, MOVE delivers songs that are rootsy, soulful and riveting, taking full advantage of Third Day’s longstanding rock influence. Yet the sound retains an edgy authenticity that’s incredibly timely as heard in the raw and addictive, “Make Your Move.” Additional highlight tracks include the worshipful “Children of God,” “Gone,” “Surrender” and “Follow Me There.” Each song is lyrically inspiring with hints at Third Day’s southern roots from the slide guitar and hand claps, reminiscent of Tom Petty, to the layers of smokey vocals.
Of the new album, Powell adds, “There are a lot of songs that [come from] a believer talking to people outside of the walls of the church and then there are several songs that find people outside of the walls of the church looking in through the windows of the church, trying to see what’s going on and asking those questions like ‘do you really believe this? I need you to prove this to me because I want it to be true, but I just don’t believe it right now.’”
It’s hard not to believe once a listener is enveloped within the driving drums and exuberant delivery of gospel-tinged “Follow Me There” or challenged by the guitar-picking, hand-clapping, in-your-face classic, “Surrender.”
Still, songs like the worshipful “Children of God” and “Trust in Jesus,” recall the band’s deep connections to offerings birthed from the heart of the church. And on tracks like “Sound of Your Voice,” it’s as if Third Day’s members momentarily forget the audience is even listening and are simply singing praise from the deepest shadows of their own souls.
The band will be undertaking several incredibly ambitious launch events leading up to the Oct. 19 street date – and will continue to connect with its fans through the holidays.
Tai Anderson, Third Day’s deft bassist, shares, “We can’t wait to tour this new record. We wrote a lot of material for the Move project while we were touring earlier this year. We constantly challenged ourselves to write songs that would work just as well or better live than our biggest songs. That challenge carried through the project and live became the filter for what would ultimately make the final cut for Move.”
In addition, fans can catch Third Day as part of the World Vision/AEG live sponsored “Make A Difference Tour 2010,” which launches on Sept. 30 and will hit arenas in 20 cities through the end of October. The tour also features New York Times best-selling author Max Lucado along with recording artists Michael W. Smith and tobyMac.
The honors and awards for Third Day’s Live Revelations: On Stage, Off Stage, Backstage keep flowing in, as the live concert video project earned a Gold sales certification from the Recording Industry Association of America.
The RIAA Gold certification follows a busy early 2010 that saw the project earn a GRAMMY Award for the band, along with Dove Award nomination for Long Form Music Video of the Year.
“We’re definitely both honored and humbled to be receiving this news. It was our desire to give our fans a real sense of what life on the road looks like – just being ourselves; sometimes tense, sometimes funny but always being real,” says bassist Tai Anderson.
All tolled, the Live Revelations honor marks the band’s eighth overall Gold certification and second for a video project, with Third Day, Offerings, Offerings II, Come Together, Time, Wherever You Are and the CD/DVD version of Live Wire all hitting Gold status. (Offerings and Live Wire have also hit the organization’s Platinum threshold.)
Overall, Third Day is nominated for two Dove Awards this year, additionally picking up a nod for its contribution to the original motion picture soundtrack for Fireproof. Additionally, Third Day frontman Mac Powell also gathered a Dove Award nomination for Special Event Album of the Year for his work on the Glory Revealed II: The Word of God In Worship album, as well as a pair of nominations (as artist and songwriter) in the Inspirational Recorded Song of the Year category for “Since The World Began” from that same project.
The 41st Annual Dove Awards will be handed out in ceremonies on Wednesday, April 21 at Nashville’s Grand Ole Opry House, and will premiere on Gospel Music Channel Sunday, April 25 at 8 p.m. Eastern/7 p.m. Central.
(Nashville, Tenn.) February 18, 2010 – Fresh off taking home its fourth career GRAMMY Award at the 52nd Annual GRAMMY Awards, Atlanta-based rock band Third Day, along with frontman Mac Powell, garnered a number of nominations for 41ST Annual GMA Dove Awards this morning.
The band picked up mentions in the Special Event Album of the Year category for its contribution to the original motion picture soundtrack for Fireproof, as well as a nod in the Long Form Music Video of the Year category for Live Revelations: On Stage, Off Stage, Backstage, the project that netted the aforementioned a GRAMMY Award.
Third Day frontman Mac Powell also picked up a Dove Award nomination for Special Event Album of the Year for his work on the Glory Revealed II: The Word of God In Worship album, as well as a pair of nominations (as artist and songwriter) in the Inspirational Recorded Song of the Year category for “Since The World Began” from that same project.
Atlanta-based rock band Third Day took home its fourth career GRAMMY Award at the 52nd Annual GRAMMY Awards held today at Staples Center in Los Angeles. The band was recognized in the Best Rock or Rap Gospel Album category for its 2009 project, Live Revelations: On Stage, Off Stage, Backstage. Third Day also received nominations for its song “Born Again” (featuring Lacey Mosley) in both the Best Gospel Song and Best Gospel Performance categories.
"Third Day has incredible fans; we didn't want to rest until we gave them the best record we knew we could make. On our last studio project, Revelation, Howard Benson challenged us to make the best music of our career. When we took it out on the road, we wanted to do it justice in our live performance. Live Revelation: On Stage, Off Stage, Backstage is an album we're very proud of and we're honored that the Academy would recognize it with a GRAMMY tonight." Tai Anderson
Third Day’s prior GRAMMY wins, from eight previous nominations, include those for albums
Come Together (2002), Wire (2005) and Wherever You Are (2006).
For a complete list of 52nd GRAMMY Awards winners, please visit www.grammy.com
Atlanta-based rock band Third Day received multiple nominations for the 52nd Annual GRAMMY Awards, announced last night as part of “The GRAMMY Nominations Concert Live!! — Countdown To Music’s Biggest Night.” The one-hour special was broadcast live on CBS from Club Nokia at L.A. Live in Los Angeles.
Atlanta-based rock band Third Day was recognized in the Best Gospel Performance and Best Gospel Song categories for “Born Again” from its Revelation project (7/29/08).
Its April 7 Live Revelations: On Stage, Off Stage, Backstage also received a nomination in the Best Rock or Rap Gospel Album category. Third Day has received eight prior nominations and has garnered GRAMMYs for both Wire (5/4/2004) and Come Together (10/17/2001).
GRAMMY ballots for the final round of voting will be mailed on Dec. 16 to the voting members of The Recording Academy. They are due back to the accounting firm of Deloitte by Jan. 8, 2010, when they will be tabulated and the results kept secret until the telecast.
The 52nd Annual GRAMMY Awards will be held on “GRAMMY Sunday,” Jan. 31, 2010, at Staples Center in Los Angeles and once again will be broadcast live in high definition TV and 5.1 surround sound on CBS from 8–11:30 p.m. (ET/PT). For a complete list of 52nd GRAMMY Awards nominees, please visit www.grammy.com.
(Nashville, Tenn.) December 3, 2009 -- Provident Label Group artists Third Day, Leeland, Red
and Jars of Clay were honored with nominations for the 52nd Annual GRAMMY Awards announced last night as part of “The GRAMMY Nominations Concert Live!! — Countdown To Music’s Biggest Night.” The one-hour special was broadcast live on CBS from Club Nokia at L.A. Live in Los Angeles.
Atlanta-based rock band Third Day was recognized in the Best Gospel Performance and Best Gospel Song categories for “Born Again” from its Revelation project (7/29/08).
Its April 7 Live Revelations: On Stage, Off Stage, Backstage also received a nomination in the Best Rock or Rap Gospel Album category. Third Day has received eight prior nominations and has garnered GRAMMYs for both Wire (5/4/2004) and Come Together (10/17/2001).
Leeland garnered its third career nomination with its Aug. 25 release Love Is On The Move in
the Pop/Contemporary Gospel Album category. The band’s first two albums, Sound of Melodies (8/15/2006) and its sophomore Opposite Way (2/26/2008), were also previously recognized in this category.
Red secures its second career nomination in the Best Rock or Rap Gospel Album category with a nod for its sophomore Innocence & Instinct which released on Feb 10. Its first nomination was for its June 6, 2006 release End of Silence.
Multi-GRAMMY winners Jars of Clay received a nomination in the Best Pop/Contemporary Gospel Album category for its April 21 release, The Long Fall Back To Earth. Jars of Clay has claimed GRAMMYs for The Eleventh Hour (3/05/2002), If I Left The Zoo (11/09/1999) and Much Afraid (9/16/1997) from its prior seven nominations.
GRAMMY ballots for the final round of voting will be mailed on Dec. 16 to the voting members of The Recording Academy. They are due back to the accounting firm of Deloitte by Jan. 8, 2010, when they will be tabulated and the results kept secret until the telecast.
The 52nd Annual GRAMMY Awards will be held on “GRAMMY Sunday,” Jan. 31, 2010, at Staples Center in Los Angeles and once again will be broadcast live in high definition TV and 5.1 surround sound on CBS from 8–11:30 p.m. (ET/PT).
Provident Label Group artists Third Day, Leeland, Red and Jars of Clay were honored with nominations for the 52nd Annual GRAMMY Awards as announced last night as part of “The GRAMMY Nominations Concert Live!! — Countdown To Music’s Biggest Night.” The one-hour special was broadcast live on CBS from Club Nokia at L.A. Live in Los Angeles.
Atlanta-based rock band Third Day was recognized in the Best Gospel Performance and Best Gospel Song category for “Born Again” from its April 7 Live Revelations: On Stage, Off Stage, Backstage. The project also received a nomination in the Best Rock or Rap Gospel Album category. Third Day has received eight prior nominations and has garnered GRAMMYs for both Wire (5/4/2004) and Come Together (10/17/2001).
Leeland garnered its third career nomination with its Aug. 25 release Love Is On The Move in
the Pop/Contemporary Gospel Album category. The band’s first two albums, Sound of Melodies (8/15/2006) and its sophomore Opposite Way (2/26/2008), were also previously recognized in this category.
Red secures its second career nomination in the Best Rock or Rap Gospel Album category with a nod for its sophomore Innocence & Instinct which released on Feb 10. Its first nomination was for its June 6, 2006 release End of Silence.
Multi-GRAMMY winners Jars of Clay received a nomination in the Best Pop/Contemporary Gospel Album category for its April 21 release, The Long Fall Back To Earth. Jars of Clay has claimed GRAMMYs for The Eleventh Hour (3/05/2002), If I Left The Zoo (11/09/1999) and Much Afraid (9/16/1997) from its prior seven nominations.
GRAMMY ballots for the final round of voting will be mailed on Dec. 16 to the voting members of The Recording Academy. They are due back to the accounting firm of Deloitte by Jan. 8, 2010, when they will be tabulated and the results kept secret until the telecast.
The 52nd Annual GRAMMY Awards will be held on “GRAMMY Sunday,” Jan. 31, 2010, at Staples Center in Los Angeles and once again will be broadcast live in high definition TV and 5.1 surround sound on CBS from 8–11:30 p.m. (ET/PT).
NASHVILLE, Tenn.— Christian music’s largest annual tour, the Winter Jam 2010 Tour Spectacular, will hit 44 cities beginning in January and is slated to feature some of the top artists in Christian music. Hosted for the 15th consecutive year by GRAMMY-nominated NewSong, the Tour will also include multi-platinum Reunion recording artist Third Day; internationally-renowned Inpop recording artist Newsboys; Dove Award-winning Reunion recording artist Tenth Avenue North; acclaimed Flicker recording artist Fireflight; and guest speaker Tony Nolan.
Winter Jam 2010 will kick-off January 8 in Chattanooga, Tennessee, stopping in Atlanta; Cincinnati; Oklahoma City; Grand Rapids, Michigan; Birmingham, Alabama; Wichita, Kansas; Nashville, Tennessee; Champaign, Illinois; and Des Moines, Iowa, among other cities, before concluding March 28 in Louisville, Kentucky. Admission is $10 at the door, and in addition to the main show artists, the Tour will include a Pre-Jam Party with Sidewalk Prophets, Robert Pierre and Revive.
“Our vision has always been to bring together great music, the Gospel message, and a low admission price in some of the biggest venues in the country,” said Eddie Carswell, NewSong founding member and Winter Jam creator. “We want families and youth groups to enjoy a night of top-notch entertainment that serves a greater purpose.”
“This year’s Winter Jam line-up is a great mix of some of the most respected artists in Christian music along with some of the brightest new acts,” said Roy Morgan, owner, Premier Productions, producer of Winter Jam. “We are honored to continue our partnership with NewSong for another year of excellent music and ministry.”
The Winter Jam 2009 Tour Spectacular ranked among the largest tours in the world, according to Pollstar's First Quarter Attendance Chart. Earlier this year Winter Jam received the GMA Impact Award, which is presented to "the non-artist individual or organization that has made the most significant impact on the gospel music industry over the last two or three years.” In addition, Winter Jam 2009 was voted both "Concert of the Year" by Gospel Music Channel viewers and "Best Tour" in the CCMmagazine.com Readers' Choice Awards.
Presented by Holt International, the Winter Jam 2010 Tour Spectacular is also sponsored by the American Bible Society, HearItFirst.com, Camp Electric, Premier Christian Cruises, All Access Merchandising, Texas TransEastern, Xtreme Conferences, and Wayne E. Bailey Produce.
Third Day spent time with U2 prior to its “U2 360° Tour: 2009” tour stop last
week in Atlanta. The bands are both active with the
One Campaign
(
www.one.org)
which encourages people to action supporting social justice on local and global
levels.
Pictured: Third Day members- David Carr, Mark Lee, Tai Anderson and Mac Powell
with U2 front man, Bono.
Multi-Platinum, GRAMMY-winning rock band Third Day took its place alongside other Peach State music legends on Saturday, Sept. 19 as the group was inducted into the Georgia Music Hall of Fame during a ceremony at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta.
The event, sponsored by the Friends of the Georgia Music Festival organization, was telecast on Atlanta-based public television station WGTV-Channel 8, and featured performances by Third Day and fellow 2009 inductees Collective Soul, along with Randall Franks and The Georgia Mafia Bluegrass Band, Reginald Smith and others.
Together with Third Day and Collective Soul, the 2009 inductee class included music promoter Peter Conlon, GRAMMY-winning songwriter Bryan-Michael Cox, music industry pioneer Johnny L. Carson, and posthumous honors for singer/songwriter Roy Hamilton, record executive Shakir Stewart and bass guitarist Berry Oakley.
Previous inductees into the Georgia Music Hall of Fame include rock legends such as the Allman Brothers Band, R.E.M. and Lynyrd Skynyrd, country star Alan Jackson, soul/R&B fixtures Otis Redding, James Brown and Usher, and songwriter/producer L.A. Reid.
“This was such an incredible honor for all of us,” offers bassist, Tai Anderson. “Our families, management team, booking agency, label and fans were all represented that evening which made it even more special. Terry Hemmings, President and CEO of Provident Music Group, who originally signed us to Reunion Records back in 1995, was on hand to induct us. This was such a great way to celebrate 15 years together. Here’s to 15 more!”
The Georgia Music Hall of Fame honor was the latest in the line of special moments for the band this summer, including the recent acquisition of its 27th career No. 1 radio single, “Born Again” from the 2008 release Revelation. The single sits at No. 1 on the AC Indicator charts this week for the fifth consecutive week with nearly 18 million impressions this week and 227 million impressions since the single was released to radio May 8th, 2009.
The band hits the road again starting Oct. 8 for the fall leg of the “Revelation Tour,” which will also feature artists from the roots gospel project Glory Revealed, a lineup that includes Third Day’s Mac Powell, author/speaker David Nasser, Laura Story, Trevor Morgan, Shawn Lewis and other
special guests.
The fall “Revelation Tour” continues Third Day’s tradition of “paying it forward” by donating $1 per ticket sold to charitable organizations through its Come Together Fund. Through this fund, Third Day--who actively supports the ONE Campaign--has been able to serve charities such as Habitat For Humanity, Blood:Water Mission, World Vision’s Hope Child Initiative and is responsible for more than a million dollars in donations over the last four years to disaster relief in and outside of the U.S.
Multi-Platinum, GRAMMY-winning rock band Third Day celebrates its 27th No. 1 radio single with “Born Again” reaching the pinnacle of the Billboard AC Indicator chart on August 31. Featuring Lacey Mosley, lead singer of the Platinum-selling band Flyleaf, and written by Third Day, “Born Again” is the third hit from its No. 1 album Revelation (7/29/08).
“‘Born Again’ is a special song for Third Day because it’s so personal,” shares lead vocalist, Mac Powell. “It’s a song we’re asked to do a lot in our live set and something we’ll definitely be doing on the fall leg of the Revelation Tour. We appreciate the overwhelming support of radio, media and our fans that made this the third Number One off of Revelation. We’re truly humbled and can’t wait to connect with everyone this fall on the road. Thank you!”
Next up for the Atlanta-based group is induction to the Georgia Music Hall of Fame. Third Day will accept the prestigious “Georgy Award” in ceremonies on Saturday, September 19, at the Georgia World Conference Center in Atlanta, recognizing a career that, since its 1996 debut, already includes 14 albums, 24 GMA Dove Awards, three GRAMMYs and an American Music Award, among numerous highlights.
Among previous inductees to the George Music Hall of Fame are such musical legends as Ray Charles, Johnny Mercer, Otis Redding, Chet Atkins, James Brown, Little Richard, Dottie Rambo, Gladys Knight, R.E.M., Alan Jackson and Lynyrd Skynyrd.
Continuing the success of the “Revelation Tour” earlier this year–which sold out more than a third of its dates–this fall's 12-city schedule kicks off on October 8 in Tallahassee, Fla. Featured on the tour is Glory Revealed, whose lineup includes Third Day’s Mac Powell, author/speaker David Nasser, Laura Story, Trevor Morgan, Shawn Lewis and other special guests.
The fall “Revelation Tour” continues Third Day’s tradition of “paying it forward” by donating $1 per ticket sold to charitable organizations through its Come Together Fund. Through this fund, Third Day--who actively supports the ONE Campaign--has been able to serve charities such as Habitat For Humanity, Blood:Water Mission, World Vision’s Hope Child Initiative and is responsible for more than a million dollars in donations over the last four years to disaster relief in and outside of the U.S.
Third Day’s forward-looking and consistent online presence gives the band and its fans an unusual level of interaction during “Revelation Tour.” From up-to-the-minute updates to taking song requests on Twitter, fans are given a more immediate glimpse into the day-to-day life of a working band. Third Day’s most popular online destinations are: http://thirdday.blogs.com, http://www.thirdday.com, http://marklee.posterous.com, www.twitter.com/thirdday, and http://www.twitter.com/marklee3d
The regularly updated “Revelation Tour” itinerary is posted on www.ThirdDay.com. (The direct link to purchase tickets is: http://www.ThirdDay.com/touring.htm)
The dates confirmed so far for the 2009 Fall "Revelation Tour" are as follows:
10/8 – Tallahassee, Fla.
10/9 – Simpsonville, S.C. (Third Day Family Picnic)
10/10 – Alpharetta, Ga.
10/11 – St. Augustine, Fla.
10/15 – Knoxville, Tenn.
10/16 – Raleigh, N.C. (State Fair)
10/17 – Louisville, Ky.
10/18 – Charlottesville, Va.
10/21 – Austin, Texas
10/22 – Dallas, Texas
10/23 – Houston, Texas
10/24 – Oklahoma City, Okla.
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Multi-platinum, GRAMMY and AMA winning rock band Third Day announces the follow-up to one of its most successful outings ever with the fall leg of the 2009 "Revelation Tour." Continuing on the success of the spring's 35-city "Revelation Tour" which sold out more than one-third of its dates, this fall's powerhouse tour will feature special guests Glory Revealed.
“When fans of the band who have seen us perform dozens of times over the years continue to tell us the ‘Revelation Tour’ is the best Third Day outing ever, we know what we're sensing each night isn't just our perspective," responds Third Day guitarist Mark Lee. "Believe me, this tour is every bit as special for us as it is for our fans. And while it's hard to imagine it getting even better, we know the Glory Revealed set will add to the poignancy of each night."
The Glory Revealed lineup of artists that will perform during the 12-city fall "Revelation Tour" will include Third Day's Mac Powell, author/speaker David Nasser, Laura Story, Trevor Morgan, Shawn Lewis and other special guests. As a follow-up to the multiple Dove Award-winning 2007 release Glory Revealed: The Word of God in Worship, project visionaries Powell and David Nasser (author/speaker) are releasing a second CD in the award-winning series tomorrow (July 14), titled Glory Revealed II: The Word of God in Worship. The Powell-produced project again blends roots-driven worship music with Biblical truth designed to musically stamp the word of God on the heart of listeners. Glory Revealed II features vocals from 21 different artists including Mark Hall, Amy Grant, Sara Evans, Shane & Shane, Natalie Grant and Brandon Heath, among others, and draws from several passages of Scripture, including excerpts from Psalms, Corinthians, Hebrews, Isaiah and more.
“Concert promoters have been buzzing with anticipation as they've been preparing for the fall's 'Revelation Tour' dates, and the Glory Revealed collective being added to the line-up is a real slam dunk," says Third Day's booking agent, Jeff Gregg of Creative Artists Agency. "Given this year's economic climate, the fact that the ‘Revelation Tour’ sold out more than one-third of its dates in the spring really sets the table for this second leg."
The fall “Revelation Tour,” which kicks off October 8 in Tallahassee, Fla. continues Third Day’s tradition of “paying it forward” by donating $1 per ticket sold to charitable organizations through its Come Together Fund. Through this fund, Third Day--who actively supports the ONE Campaign--has been able to serve charities such as Habitat For Humanity, Blood:Water Mission, World Vision’s Hope Child Initiative and is responsible for more than a million dollars in donations over the last 4 years to disaster relief in and outside of the U.S. Earlier this year, Third Day celebrated the dedication of the Gateway School for impoverished children in India which the band helped build through the Come Together Fund.
Since so many of the fans that come to Third Day's concerts attend as families, the band has coordinated a special concert specifically for them during the tour. The "Revelation Tour" will present a Third Day Family Picnic concert on October 9th in Simpsonville, S.C. In addition to Third Day and Glory Revealed, the Family Picnic will welcome special guests Jars of Clay, Thousand Foot Krutch, FM Static, Audio Unplugged, This Beautiful Republic, and B. Reith.
Third Day's forward-looking and consistent online presence gives the band and its fans an unusual level of interaction during "Revelation Tour." From up-to-the-minute updates to taking song requests on Twitter, fans are given a more immediate glimpse into the day-to-day life of a working band. Third Day's most popular online destinations are: http://thirdday.blogs.com, http://www.thirdday.com, http://marklee.posterous.com, www.twitter.com/thirdday, and http://www.twitter.com/marklee3d
Third Day continues to celebrate a hit album, recurring radio success, and the recent release of its DVD/CD project titled Live Revelations: On Stage, Off Stage, Backstage on April 7. Third Day’s latest, No. 1-debuting studio album, Revelation (7/29/08), is approaching 400,000 units scanned. After 49 weeks on the Nielsen Christian Albums sales chart, Revelation is No. 11.
The band is also benefitting from its third consecutive hit single from Revelation, “Born Again.” The song, featuring Lacey Mosley, lead singer of the Platinum-selling band Flyleaf, continues to climb Billboard's Hot Christian Singles chart and Hot Christian Adult Contemporary chart where it's currently No. 16 on both.
Fall "Revelation Tour" ticket pre-sales for Third Day's fan club will begin this coming Thursday and national ticket sales will start Saturday. The regularly updated "Revelation Tour" itinerary is posted on www.ThirdDay.com. (The direct link to purchase tickets is: http://www.ThirdDay.com/touring.htm)
The dates confirmed so far for the 2009 Fall "Revelation Tour" are as follows:
10/8 - Tallahassee, Fla.
10/9 - Simpsonville, S.C.
10/10 - TBA
10/11 - St. Augustine, Fla.
10/15 - Knoxville, Tenn.
10/16 - Raleigh, N.C. (State Fair)
10/17 - Louisville, Ky.
10/18 - TBD
10/22 - Dallas, TX
10/23 - Houston, TX
10/24 - TBD
10/25 - TBD
Multi-platinum, GRAMMY and AMA winning rock band Third Day received the news this week that the Atlanta-based group has been selected as a new inductee into the Georgia Music Hall of Fame. The 31st Annual Georgia Music Hall of Fame Awards Show takes place Saturday, Sept. 19, 2009, at the Georgia World Conference Center in Atlanta, GA. The show will broadcast live on Georgia Public Broadcasting viewed locally on Atlanta’s Channel 8.
Other honorees to be inducted during the awards show include post-grunge rock band, Collective Soul; music promoter, Peter Conlon; GRAMMY® winning songwriter Bryan-Michael Cox; music industry pioneer Johnny L Carson; the late singer and songwriter, Roy Hamilton; the late record executive, Shakir Stewart; and the late bass guitarist, Berry Oakley.
Previous inductees include a very talented and musically diverse group of people including: Ray Charles (1979), Alan Jackson (2001) and Lynyrd Skynyrd (2007).
In order to be nominated for this prestigious “Georgy Award” an artist must be born in or reside in Georgia for at least one year and receive a state of national acclaim for achievements in the field of recorded music.
“This is a very special honor for Third Day because we are all Georgia boys thru-and-thru and have a sound with Georgia inspired roots,” said Mac Powell. “It is one of the biggest highlights of our career to be recognized by an organization which acknowledges such a diverse and talented group of people.”
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(Nashville, Tenn.) May 14, 2009 – Multi-platinum, GRAMMY and AMA winning rock band Third Day just wrapped the “Revelation Tour” which is among its most successful outings ever thanks to sales in excess of 75,000 tickets and more than 1/3 of its dates being sold out. The 35-city run, which welcomed special guests, the GMA “Male Vocalist of the Year” and “Song of the Year” recipient Brandon Heath and new pop/rock band Revive, educated the massive turnout of fans about fair trade through Third Day’s innovative partnership with Land of a Thousand Hills Coffee Company.
Long-established as a strong live act, Third Day fed off its fans’ ecstatic energy to turn in performances on par with--if not superior to--any in the band’s history. “The ‘Revelation Tour’ has been completely energizing for the band,” responds Third Day bassist Tai Anderson. “The sold out crowds have been singing along to all the hits and letting us know night after night how much the new music is resonating with them. Fans that have seen Third Day dozens of times through the years have repeatedly told us that this has been their favorite show yet. It has been great to share the stage with a rising star Brandon Heath, and Revive’s enthusiasm has been contagious for everyone on the tour.”
The band’s booking agent, Jeff Gregg of Creative Artists Agency, agrees. “This was, without a doubt, a power tour,” he says. “The ‘Revelation Tour’ sold out more than 1/3 of its dates this spring, which, in this economic climate really says a lot for this tour. The popularity of the show has promoters buzzing about upcoming fall tour opportunities.”
The “Revelation Tour,” which kicked off in March and concluded with a sellout date in Abbotsford, Canada on May 9 also boasted sold-out dates in cities such as Macon, Ga.; Jonesboro, Ark.; Bossier City, La.; Fort Walton Beach, Fla.; Phoenix, Ariz.; Corona, Calif.; Redding, Calif.; Portland, Ore.; Modesto, Calif.; Abbotsford, BC; Green Bay, Wis.; Pittsburgh, Pa.; and Phoenix, Arizona.
Dan Fife, of Awakening Events, offers, “In four months, we had four sold-out shows between Winter ‘08 and Spring ‘09, including a March 20th show with 4,500 Third Day fans at the Arkansas State University Convocation Center. The energy level at our shows was awesome and we had more follow up comments than you can imagine. Besides the full houses, we always enjoy knowing we are a small part of making a difference in the world through the Third Day Come Together Fund, which supports various humanitarian projects around the globe.”
Thanks to a forward-looking and consistent online presence by Third Day, the band and its fans enjoy an unusual level of interaction. “Facebook and Twitter have proven to be invaluable tools for communicating with our fans on a whole new level. It has given us another platform to connect with them on this tour,” explains Third Day guitarist Mark Lee. “From up-to-the-minute updates to even taking song requests on Twitter, fans are given a more immediate glimpse into the day-to-day life of a working band, and we have another vehicle to get the word out about Third Day.” The band’s most popular online destinations are:
http://thirdday.blogs.com/, http://www.thirdday.com/, http://marklee.posterous.com/, www.twitter.com/thirdday, and http://www.twitter.com/marklee3d
The “Revelation Tour” continued Third Day’s tradition of “paying it forward” by donating $1 per ticket sold to charitable organizations through its Come Together Fund. Through this fund, Third Day--who actively supports the ONE Campaign--has been able to serve charities such as Habitat For Humanity, Blood:Water Mission, World Vision’s Hope Child Initiative and is responsible for more than a million dollars in donations over the last 4 years to disaster relief in and outside of the U.S.
For the “Revelation Tour,” Third Day formed a redemptive partnership with Land of a Thousand Hills Coffee on behalf of Rwanda. The two paired up after David Carr--the band’s drummer and a coffee connoisseur--experienced a Land of a Thousand Hills Coffee House near Atlanta. Third Day drew attention to the fair trade company, in part, by featuring a Land of a Thousand Hills Coffee mobile shop and barista at each “Revelation Tour” stop.
“I was surprised to learn that 80 percent of the coffee Americans consume is exploitation coffee,” explains Carr. “But, in addition to serving an excellent, freshly roasted cup of joe, Land of a Thousand Hills Coffee Company works directly with coffee growers in Rwanda to ensure each worker is treated fairly and paid a living wage. As they enjoy the fruit of their labor, growers experience the sweetness of God’s grace. Perhaps this is a revelation many need to hear; that their daily habits have a remarkable impact on people all over the world, that through simply purchasing coffee where every worker is taken care of, an entire nation is experiencing redemption.”
Entrepreneurial pastor Jonathan Golden started Land of a Thousand Hills Coffee after learning the 1994 genocide in Rwanda devastated the coffee growing community and left the surviving growers in unjust conditions. In addition to practicing fair trade, Land of a Thousand Hills Coffee has invested a portion of its profits into village projects like building a coffee washing station in Bukonya, offering microfinance loans to entrepreneurs (including helping widows become entrepreneurs and cultivate their businesses), providing coffee bikes to growers, and, ever important, financing care for village orphans.
“We are so thankful to Third Day for allowing us to team up with them on the ‘Revelation Tour’,” says Golden. “The band’s support has allowed us to reach hundreds of thousands of people from all over the country, all with the goal of cultivating community and pursuing social justice in Rwanda. With the help of Third Day, we are actively on our way to transforming the village of Bukonya, Rwanda: 210 farmers, 1,200 family members, and 500 orphans.” For more information on Land of a Thousand Hills Coffee visit: www.landofathousandhills.com.
In recent weeks, Third Day has also been celebrating a hit album, a continual No.1 radio single, the recent release of its DVD/CD project titled Live Revelations: On Stage, Off Stage, Backstage, and the dedication of the Gateway School for impoverished children in India which Third Day helped build through the Come Together Fund.
At the same time, Third Day’s latest, No. 1-debuting album, Revelation (7/29/08), is approaching 400,000 units scanned as the record continues to move more than 5,000 copies each week. After nine months out, the album remains in the Top 10 of the Nielsen Christian Albums sales chart.
The band is also celebrating the release of the third single from Revelation, “Born Again.” This week the band saw 16 stations add the single out of the box (9 at AC/7 at CHR). Stations who added early include the WAY-FM network, KCMS/Seattle, KTIS/Minneapolis, WRBS/Baltimore and SIRIUS/XM.
(Nashville, Tenn.) April 24, 2009 – Multi-platinum, GRAMMY and AMA winning rock band
Third Day received its 24th career GMA Dove Award last night. The band was recognized in the Pop/Contemporary Album category for its successful Revelation album (7/29/08). Presenting the award to Third Day was new Consuming Fire/Essential Records band, Revive, who was discovered by Third Day while on tour in Australia.
Third Day’s Revelation also claimed the Recorded Music Packaging trophy. Tim Parker and Becka Blackburn were recognized for their contributions as Art Director/Graphic Designer and Art Director, respectively. Both are part of the Provident Label Group creative team.
Third Day, known for its moving live performances, was asked to perform its hit song, “Revelation,” as part of the telecast. In addition, lead vocalist Mac Powell, appeared with the Blind Boys of Alabama for the show’s closing segment. The 40th Annual GMA Dove Awards show was broadcast live on Gospel Music Channel from the stage of the Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville, Tenn.
The awards show capped off a busy week for the band who spent the prior evening on the stage of the Schermerhorn Symphony Center as part of the Nashville4Africa benefit concert hosted by Big Kenny (Big & Rich) and Damien Horne with a lineup including Keith Urban, Dierks Bentley, Faith Hill, Jars of Clay, Brad Arnold (3 Doors Down), Ashley Cleveland, The SteelDrivers, Michael Rhodes, Brandon Young and The African Children’s Choir.
The Nashville4Africa benefit concert took place during a short break in Third Day’s spring “Revelation Tour” which kicked off last month and has already seen several dates sell out including:
Macon, Ga.; Jonesboro, Ark.; Bossier City, La.; Fort Walton Beach, Fla.; Phoenix, Ariz.; Corona, Calif.; Redding, Calif.; Portland, Ore.; Modesto, Calif.; Abbotsford, BC; Green Bay, Wis. and Pittsburgh, Pa..
The tour, which also features GMA Dove Award winning Male Vocalist of the Year and recent double-GRAMMY nominee, Brandon Heath, and new pop/rock band, Revive, will conclude in Abbotsford, Canada on May 9. A complete list of the “Revelation Tour’s” remaining dates is posted on www.ThirdDay.com. (The direct link to purchase tickets is: http://www.ThirdDay.com/touring.htm)
In recent weeks, Third Day has been celebrating a hit album, a continual No. 1 radio single, the recent release of its DVD/CD project titled Live Revelations: On Stage, Off Stage, Backstage, and the dedication of the Gateway School for impoverished children in India which Third Day helped build through the Come Together Fund.
Meanwhile, Third Day’s latest, No. 1-debuting album, Revelation (7/29/08), is approaching 350,000 units sold as the record continues to move more than 5,000 copies each week. After eight months out, the album remains in the Top 10 of the Nielsen Christian Albums sales chart. And the record’s current single, “Revelation.”
(Nashville, Tenn.) March 27, 2009 – The multi-platinum, GRAMMY and AMA winning rock band Third Day is celebrating sold-out tour dates, a hit album, and a continual No. 1 radio single.
The renowned band kicked off its spring “Revelation Tour” this month and has already seen its dates in Green Bay, WI, Pittsburgh, PA, Worcester, MA, Shreveport, LA and the forthcoming show in Macon, GA sell out. While other major acts are starting to bow to the current economic climate by slashing general admission ticket prices, Third Day’s fan support remains as vibrant as ever. A prime example was the recent stop in Jonesboro where 4,600 of the band’s fans converged on Arkansas State University’s Convention Center.
“We’re humbled by the overwhelming response of our fans to this tour,” says Third Day guitarist Mark Lee. “And I don’t just mean the attendance. While there’s a lot of talk these days about concerts and movies being a chance for people to escape from reality, we consider it an honor to help them confront their anxiety head-on. We want our concerts to be about finding hope in the midst of difficulty.”
The “Revelation Tour,” which also features reigning “New Artist of the Year” and recent double-GRAMMY nominee, Brandon Heath, and new four-piece pop/rock band, Revive, launched March 5 in Champagne, IL and will conclude in Abbotsford, BC on May 9.
While Third Day is on top of the proverbial world right now, there is bitter-sweet fallout that comes with a run of dates as successful as the “Revelation Tour.” Dan Fife, of Dan Fife Communications & Marketing for Awakening Events, explains. “We have heard from so many people telling us how remarkable the Revelation Tour was last weekend. We have had three sold out shows with Third Day since Revelation hit the shelves, and I have another show this weekend that looks like it will make it to capacity! We really appreciate the support we get from the band, CAA and their management to help pull these shows off... there is a real team effort here. Obviously, when you put over 4,000 people into a venue in this environment, there is something special happening, and we are excited to be a part of it.”
These days, Third Day is celebrating more than their fantastic tour. The band’s latest, No. 1-debuting album, Revelation (7/29), is approaching 350,000 units sold as the record continues to move more than 5,000 copies each week. After eight months out, the album remains in the Top 15 of the Christian Nielsen SoundScan sales chart. Meanwhile, the record’s current single, “Revelation,” holds the No. 1 spot at Christian radio for the sixth consecutive week.
All this momentum is creating a sort of perfect storm as Third Day gears up for the April 7 release of its latest project, a DVD/CD titled Live Revelations: On Stage, Off Stage, Backstage. The 75-minute documentary seamlessly blends Third Day’s engaging live concert experience with exclusive behind-the-scenes moments as only an “all access” pass can offer. Fans will get a personal glimpse of the band living day-to-day with family and friends during the previous tour. Live Revelations also features the moving music video for the hit song “Revelation.” The accompanying audio disc places the listener in the front row as it features nine tracks drawn from Third Day’s summer and fall 2008 tour dates, showcasing
songs including, “This Is Who I Am,” “Otherside” and “I Will Always Be True.” A highlight of the CD is the live collaboration with Switchfoot, Jars of Clay and Robert Randolph & The Family Band for a cover of the U2/B.B. King classic “When Love Comes To Town,” captured on last year’s “Music Builds Tour.”
In support of the “Revelation Tour,” Third Day has already been interviewed by more than twenty newspapers including the Green Bay Gazette & Post Cresent, Pittsburgh's Observer Reporter, The Bangor Daily News, The San Antonio Express News and The Shreveport Times. The tour continues Third Day’s tradition of “paying it forward” by donating $1 per ticket sold to charitable organizations through its “Come Together Fund.” Through this fund, Third Day has been able to serve charities such as Habitat For Humanity, Blood:Water Mission, World Vision’s Hope Child Initiative and is responsible for more than a million dollars in donations over the last 4 years to disaster relief in and outside of the U.S.
A complete list of the “Revelation Tour’s” remaining dates is posted on www.ThirdDay.com. (The direct link to purchase tickets is: http://www.ThirdDay.com/touring.htm)
Gospel Music Channel (www.gospelmusicchannel.com) television network will premiere a new original series bringing fans up close and personal with their favorite artists, who in turn bring fans closer by revealing insights and stories about themselves and their music in Revealed. The series premiere will feature GRAMMY and AMA award winning group Third Day. Third Day: Revealed premieres on Sat, March 28 at 8 p.m. ET/PT.
Unplugged Meets Storytellers Plus Faith = Revealed
Revealed will feature a single artist or group performing in front of a live audience in an intimate, acoustic-like setting. The artists will play songs from their latest albums as well as past favorites and hits and share personal stories, inspirations, writing experiences and memories behind their music. The series premiere will feature Third Day with and in-depth look into the making of its album Revelation. Among the songs featured in Third Day: Revealed: Always Be True, Call My Name, Cry Out To Jesus, I’ve Always Loved You, Love Song, Revelation, Tunnel and Your Love Oh Lord. Third Day: Revealed has encores that night (9p, 10p, 11p) as well as March 29 (11a) and April 2 (10p) - all times eastern.
Artists featured in upcoming installments of Revealed include Jars of Clay (April 4) and Israel Houghton (May 2).
Over the past decade, rock band Third Day (made up of members Mac Powell, Tai Anderson, David Carr and Mark Lee) has racked up 25 No. 1 radio singles and sold close to seven million albums. The band has garnered 23 career Dove Awards, three GRAMMY Awards (with eight career nominations), an American Music Award, three AMA nominations and multiple ASCAP honors. One of the top-ranked touring bands according to Pollstar magazine, Third Day has played for audiences reaching into the millions. Due to its mass appeal, Third Day has been featured by top media outlets including “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno” (NBC), “The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson” (CBS), “60 Minutes” (CBS), ABC’s “Nightline,” USA Today, New York Times and even graced the cover of Billboard magazine (June 7, 2008).
While celebrated for its live shows and chart-topping album sales, Third Day is also highly respected for its humanitarian efforts. The band actively supports the ONE Campaign, Blood:Water Mission, Habitat for Humanity and World Vision. Third Day recently established the “Come Together Fund” as a vehicle to direct a portion of concert proceeds to grassroots humanitarian efforts around the world. Third Day is currently on its “Revelation Tour” with special guests Brandon Heath and pop/rock band Revive as it readies for the release of latest project, a DVD/CD titled Live Revelations: On Stage, Off Stage, Backstage, due out April 7. For more information on Third Day, please visit: www.ThirdDay.com.
Gospel Music Channel is the fastest-growing network in television and can be seen in more than 43 million homes on various cable systems around the country and on DIRECTV on channel 338.
Veteran rock band Third Day garnered three GMA Dove Award Nominations this morning as nominees were announced at a press conference in Nashville, Tenn. Third Day received recognition in the coveted Artist of the Year and Group of the Year categories, and in the Pop/Contemporary Album of the Year, for its successful Revelation project.
Revelation debuted at No. 6 on The Billboard Top 200 chart in July, landing the band on the cover of Billboard magazine and a performance on “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno.”
In addition, Mac Powell, Third Day’s lead vocalist, received a nomination for his high-energy performance of, “I’ll Fly Away,” with The Charlie Daniels Band on How Great Thou Art: Gospel Favorites from the Grand Ole Opry, nominated in the Special Event Album category. The band’s Revelation project also was nominated in the Recorded Music Packaging category.
For the first time, fans have an opportunity to vote for the winner of Artist of the Year along with New Artist of the Year. Fan voting, which will be conducted through the Gospel Music Channel website (www.gospelmusicchannel.com) and at www.doveawards.com, will open on Feb. 26, the same day online voting opens for GMA members. The cumulative fan vote, which will continue through the live Dove Awards broadcast, will account for one-third of the total vote in those two categories.
Dove Awards will be handed out Thursday, April 23rd at the Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville, TN and broadcast live nationwide on Gospel Music Channel.
A long-time proponent of allowing fans glimpses into their lives and passions, both on and off the stage, Third Day let the cameras and tape recorders roll freely on several dates of its recent tour, yielding a “must-have” piece for Third Day fans: Live Revelations: On Stage, Off Stage, Backstage, which releases on April 7.
Fans can catch Third Day on the road this spring as it kicks off its 34-city Revelation Tour on March 5 in Champaign, Ill. The band will deliver its trademark, high-energy live show with special guests, GMA’s reigning ‘New Artist of the Year’ and Double GRAMMY Nominee, Brandon Heath and high-energy, Australian pop/rock band, Revive. For an updated list of tour dates and markets, please visit, www.ThirdDay.com
Veteran rock band THIRD DAY, long a proponent of allowing fans glimpses into their lives and passions, both on and off the stage, let the cameras and tape recorders roll freely on several dates of its recent tour, and the result is nothing short of a “must-have” piece for Third Day fans, worldwide: Live Revelations: On Stage, Off Stage, Backstage, due out April 7.
The 75-minute documentary seamlessly blends the powerful Third Day live concert experience with exclusive behind-the-scenes moments as only an “all access” pass can offer. “When we say ‘all access’ we really went to the extreme with it,” notes Tai Anderson, the band’s bass player. “You’ll see Mac, Mark, David, me living day-to-day with the people we call our ‘family on the road’ and just being ourselves; sometimes intense, sometimes funny - but always real.”
This project successfully captures the band in transparent moments outside the spotlights. Fans will overhear creative discussions on songs and set lists as the band ramps up before shows. It also offers glimpses of one-on-one interactions with both family and fans, the band’s contagious sense of humor and even rare admission on its tour bus. The viewer will experience the delicate balance of life on the road and family commitments, and a bit of what it’s like when they’re off the road at home.
Live Revelations also features the moving music video for the No. 1 song “Revelation,” the title track of Third Day’s Revelation (7/29/08), culled from a live performance and interspersed with footage from California’s “Salvation Mountain,” the constantly evolving “outsider art” project that served as the inspiration for Revelation’s cover art treatment.
Anderson elaborates, “I’m really proud of the way ‘Live Revelations’ turned out. This is the kind of piece I'd want to see from my favorite bands. It has great performances, but also captures the tension and struggles of our lives on the road. The mix of performance and documentary makes it engaging all the way through.”
The accompanying audio disc places the listener in the front row as it features nine tracks drawn from summer and fall 2008 tour dates, showcasing songs including, “This Is Who I Am,” “Otherside” and “I Will Always Be True.”
A highlight of the audio disc is the team-up with friends from Switchfoot, Jars of Clay and Robert Randolph & The Family Band for a cover of the U2/B.B. King classic “When Love Comes To Town,” captured on last year’s Music Builds Tour benefiting Habitat for Humanity.
“It is always a pleasure to release live versions of our songs,” shares drummer, David Carr. “We spend so much time constructing the album versions but the songs really take on their true form when there is no going back and fixing anything, and there is no chance to second guess when we just get to be a live band. It was especially a joy to share the stage with the likes of Jars of Clay, Switchfoot and Robert Randolph in the performance of ‘When Love Comes to Town’! The song was electrifying and moving and each of us got a kick out of playing alongside such immense talent.”
Fans can catch Third Day on the road this spring as it kicks off its 34-city Revelation Tour on March 5 in Champaign, Ill. The band will deliver its trademark live show with special guests, GMA’s ‘New Artist of the Year’ and Double GRAMMY Nominee, Brandon Heath and high-energy, Australian pop/rock band, Revive. For an updated list of tour dates and markets, please visit, www.ThirdDay.com.
About Third Day:
Over the past decade, rock band Third Day (made up of members Mac Powell, Tai Anderson, David Carr and Mark Lee) has racked up 26 No. 1 radio singles and sold close to seven million albums. The band has garnered 23 career Dove Awards, three GRAMMY Awards (with eight career nominations), an American Music Award, three AMA nominations and multiple ASCAP honors.
One of the top-ranked touring bands according to Pollstar magazine, Third Day has played for audiences reaching into the millions. Due to its mass appeal, Third Day has been featured by top media outlets including “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno” (NBC), “The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson” (CBS), “60 Minutes” (CBS), ABC’s “Nightline,” USA Today, New York Times and even graced the cover of Billboard magazine (June 7, 2008).
While celebrated for its live shows and chart-topping album sales, Third Day is also highly respected for its humanitarian efforts. The band actively supports the ONE Campaign, Blood:Water Mission, Habitat for Humanity and World Vision. Third Day recently established the “Come Together Fund” as a vehicle to direct a portion of concert proceeds to grassroots humanitarian efforts around the world.
(Nashville, Tenn.) February 9, 2009 – Veteran rock band THIRD DAY, long a proponent of allowing fans glimpses into their lives and passions, both on and off the stage, let the cameras and tape recorders roll freely on several dates of its recent tour, and the result is nothing short of a “must-have” piece for Third Day fans, worldwide: Live Revelations: On Stage, Off Stage, Backstage, due out April 7.
The 75-minute documentary seamlessly blends the powerful Third Day live concert experience with exclusive behind-the-scenes moments as only an “all access” pass can offer. “When we say ‘all access’ we really went to the extreme with it,” notes Tai Anderson, the band’s bass player. “You’ll see Mac, Mark, David, me living day-to-day with the people we call our ‘family on the road’ and just being ourselves; sometimes intense, sometimes funny - but always real.”
This project successfully captures the band in transparent moments outside the spotlights. Fans will overhear creative discussions on songs and set lists as the band ramps up before shows. It also offers glimpses of one-on-one interactions with both family and fans, the band’s contagious sense of humor and even rare admission on its tour bus. The viewer will experience the delicate balance of life on the road and family commitments, and a bit of what it’s like when they’re off the road at home.
Live Revelations also features the moving music video for the No. 1 song “Revelation,” the title track of Third Day’s Revelation (7/29/08), culled from a live performance and interspersed with footage from California’s “Salvation Mountain,” the constantly evolving “outsider art” project that served as the inspiration for Revelation’s cover art treatment.
Anderson elaborates, “I’m really proud of the way ‘Live Revelations’ turned out. This is the kind of piece I'd want to see from my favorite bands. It has great performances, but also captures the tension and struggles of our lives on the road. The mix of performance and documentary makes it engaging all the way through.”
The accompanying audio disc places the listener in the front row as it features nine tracks drawn from summer and fall 2008 tour dates, showcasing songs including, “This Is Who I Am,” “Otherside” and “I Will Always Be True.”
A highlight of the audio disc is the team-up with friends from Switchfoot, Jars of Clay and Robert Randolph & The Family Band for a cover of the U2/B.B. King classic “When Love Comes To Town,” captured on last year’s Music Builds Tour benefiting Habitat for Humanity.
“It is always a pleasure to release live versions of our songs,” shares drummer, David Carr. “We spend so much time constructing the album versions but the songs really take on their true form when there is no going back and fixing anything, and there is no chance to second guess when we just get to be a live band. It was especially a joy to share the stage with the likes of Jars of Clay, Switchfoot and Robert Randolph in the performance of ‘When Love Comes to Town’! The song was electrifying and moving and each of us got a kick out of playing alongside such immense talent.”
Fans can catch Third Day on the road this spring as it kicks off its 34-city Revelation Tour on March 5 in Champaign, Ill. The band will deliver its trademark live show with special guests, GMA’s ‘New Artist of the Year’ and Double GRAMMY Nominee, Brandon Heath and high-energy, Australian pop/rock band, Revive. For an updated list of tour dates and markets, please visit, www.ThirdDay.com.
(Nashville, Tenn.) February 4, 2009– Atlanta based rock band, Third Day continues its successful run at radio with a No. 1 on the R & R Christian AC Monitored chart. The single has been No. 1 on the Christian Radio Weekly (CRW) AC radio-impressions chart for the past four weeks.
This is the second single from the band’s Revelation (7/29/08) project to claim a top spot at radio; the first of which was “Call My Name” which scored a No. 1 on R&R’s Christian AC Indicator chart on June 2. It was also No. 1 on R&R’s Christian AC Monitored chart on June 9. The song remained No.1 on both charts for 11 weeks. In addition, “Call My Name” was a No. 1 on the R&R CHR Chart on June 9, where it held strong for 6 weeks.
Third Day kicks off its 34-city Revelation Tour on March 5th in Champaign, Ill. with special guests, GMA’s ‘New Artist of the Year’ and Double GRAMMY Nominee, Brandon Heath and high-energy, Australian pop/rock band, Revive.
(Nashville, Tenn.) December 16, 2008 – With sales approaching 250,000 on Third Day’s latest, No. 1 debuting album, Revelation (7/29), the multi-platinum, GRAMMY and AMA winning rock band announces the lineup for its spring 2009 “Revelation Tour.” Reigning “New Artist of the Year,” and recent double-GRAMMY nominee, Bandon Heath and new four-piece pop/rock band, Revive will join Third Day on its 35-city tour launching March 5 in Champagne, Ill. The tour will visit venues across the nation through the end of May.
A complete list of tour dates will be posted December 19 on www.ThirdDay.com; the same day that tickets will be made available for purchase. (The direct link to purchase tickets on December 19 is: www.ThirdDay.com/touring.htm)
The tour’s lineup is already drawing praise from many promoters. Jon Robberson, Celebration Concerts and Spirit West Coast Director, is looking forward to the spring run. “Third Day continues to be one of the premier performance and recording groups in Christian music and with each tour they roll-out they deliver the perfect mix of musical excellence and spirit-lifting worship. It is always an exciting pleasure to connect Third Day with its fans in a live concert setting and the Revelation Tour will be no exception.”
Third Day’s lead vocalist, Mac Powell, comments on the artists joining this spring’s tour, “We’ve seen Brandon Heath really connect with his audience, and we’ve seen his fan base multiply over the past few years. We respect him as an artist and a songwriter and are excited to have him on this tour.”
“Revive is a new band Third Day is working with through our Consuming Fire imprint, in partnership with Essential Records/Provident Label Group,” notes Third Day bass player, Tai Anderson. “We met these guys while on tour in Australia and they have everything we look for in a new artist: energy, incredible talent, tireless work ethic and a passion for their mission. We’ve had them open for us over the last several months and they’ve been very well received. It’s going to be fun continuing to introduce them to our fans over this spring run.”
The Revelation Tour will continue Third Day’s tradition of “paying it forward” by donating $1 per ticket sold to charitable organizations through its “Come Together Fund.” Through this fund, Third Day has been able to serve charities such as Habitat For Humanity, Blood:Water Mission, World Vision’s Hope Child Initiative and is responsible for more than a million dollars in donations over the last 4 years to disaster relief in and outside of the U.S.
About Revive
High-energy, pop/rock band Revive relocated to the U.S. just over a year ago from Australia to pursue a clear calling to share the gospel on a global level through Christian music. Championed and mentored by GRAMMY-winning band Third Day, Revive now has its first opportunity to tour and record in America. In partnership with Third Day’s Consuming Fire Productions and Essential Records, Revive will launch its 12-song label debut titled Chorus of the Saints on March 10, 2009. Co-produced by Third Day’s lead singer, Mac Powell, with Revive, Chorus of the Saints combines the band’s passionate musicianship with its direct emphasis on well-crafted lyrics. The vibrant pop/rock outfit is anchored by Dave Hanbury’s charismatic lead vocals which contain an element of drama and spiritual passion. Having toured extensively in Australia with 3 acclaimed albums already to its name, Revive is fast connecting with fans on tour with Third Day. After playing more than 45 dates with the headliner in 2008, Revive will play 35 cities in spring 2009 as part of Third Day’s Revelation Tour, yielding more opportunities for American audiences to fall in love with Australia’s latest musical export. For more on Revive and to view the band’s video blogs from the road, please visit www.reviveband.com.
About Brandon Heath
Singer/songwriter Brandon Heath celebrates a milestone year in 2008 with two GRAMMY nominations, a blockbuster No. 1 single and the coveted title of New Artist of the Year at the GMA Dove Awards. After releasing his anticipated sophomore album What If We in August, the project’s debut single “Give Me Your Eyes” held the top spot at Christian AC radio for 11 consecutive weeks. The hit song also secured 17 weeks at No.1 on iTunes Christian Top 100 Songs Chart with more than 160,000 tracks purchased. “Give Me Your Eyes” is GRAMMY nominated for Best Gospel Song and What If We for Best Pop/Contemporary Gospel Album.
Teaming up again with producer Dan Muckala, Heath’s GRAMMY-nominated sophomore album follows his 2006 breakthrough debut project, Don’t Get Comfortable, which delivered Heath’s first radio No.1, and Song of the Year nominee, “I’m Not Who I Was.” The song ended 2007 as one of the year’s most played radio singles. Heath’s highly-acclaimed debut also contributed to his first Songwriter of the Year nomination at the 2008 GMA Dove Awards.
Off stage, Heath seeks opportunities to merge his public platform with his heart for community and serving the needs of his neighbors around the world. He regularly works with organizations such as YoungLife, Blood:Water Mission, Restore International and unofficially volunteering for many other human rights agencies on a global scale. In March 2008, Heath turned his attention to trials near his hometown of Nashville after parts of the city were ravaged by a string of tornadoes. Brandon quickly organized a highly-effective benefit concert raising $20,000 for the storm victims. Heath has been a respected songwriter in the Nashville music community for years, collaborating with well-known artists like Bebo Norman, Matt Wertz and Dave Barnes, to name a few. Heath first began writing at age 13 and credits the town’s legendary hotspot for songwriters, the Bluebird Café, as the place he first experienced music that moved him. For more information on Brandon Heath, please visit: www.brandonheath.net.
About Third Day:
Over the past decade, rock band Third Day (made up of members Mac Powell, Tai Anderson, David Carr and Mark Lee) has racked up 25 No. 1 radio singles and sold close to seven million albums. The band has garnered 23 career Dove Awards, three GRAMMY Awards (with eight career nominations), an American Music Award, three AMA nominations and multiple ASCAP honors.
One of the top-ranked touring bands according to Pollstar magazine, Third Day has played for audiences reaching into the millions. Due to its mass appeal, Third Day has been featured by top media outlets including “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno” (NBC), “The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson” (CBS), “60 Minutes” (CBS), ABC’s “Nightline,” USA Today, New York Times and even graced the cover of Billboard magazine (June 7, 2008).
While celebrated for its live shows and chart-topping album sales, Third Day is also highly respected for its humanitarian efforts. The band actively supports the ONE Campaign, Blood:Water Mission, Habitat for Humanity and World Vision. Third Day recently established the “Come Together Fund” as a vehicle to direct a portion of concert proceeds to grassroots humanitarian efforts around the world.
For more information on Third Day, please visit: www.ThirdDay.com.
(Nashville, Tenn.) Dec.4, 2008 –Today, Essential Records announces the signing of Australia’s latest musical export, high-energy pop/rock band Revive. In partnership with GRAMMY-winning group Third Day’s Consuming Fire Productions, the band of four from Sydney relocated to the U.S. in 2007 to pursue a career in Christian music. Championed and mentored over the last year by the members of Third Day, Revive will release its 12-song label debut titled Chorus of the Saints on March 10, 2009.
Third Day’s lead singer, Mac Powell, co-produced the album with Revive. Chorus of the Saints combines Revive’s passionate musicianship with its direct emphasis on well-crafted lyrics. The vibrant pop/rock outfit is anchored by Dave Hanbury’s charismatic lead vocals which contain an element of drama and spiritual passion that commands attention.
Powell notes, “I can’t wait for the USA to hear this new album. It has the ability to make you want to groove, or move you to tears in your own living room.”
Third Day bassist Tai Anderson adds, “Revive has everything that I look for in a new artist: great musicianship and songs, a passionate drive and work ethic, and the ability to really connect live with an audience. Whether in the studio, in concert or backstage, they listen to the lessons we have learned and apply them quickly to their own band. Revive has set the standard for what I will look for in future Consuming Fire productions.”
Through its music, Revive is about ministry and reminding people of the message in Psalm 85. “It says, ‘He will revive their hearts.’ We love that,” says Hanbury. “We want people to be refreshed, like what our name means, to be revived. It would be great if someone would listen to this CD, and feel like they could walk closer with the Lord.”
Having toured extensively in Australia with 3 acclaimed albums already to their name, Revive is fast connecting with fans on tour with Third Day. After already playing more than 45 dates with the headliner in 2008, Revive will play 35 cities in spring 2009 as part of Third Day’s Revelation Tour, yielding more opportunities for American audiences to fall in love with Australia’s latest musical export.
Dave Hanbury says, “It’s an honor to share the stage with a band that has been so influential on the industry as well as our own lives. So far American audiences have been great to us and we can’t wait to visit every corner of this enormous land!”
Revive got its start more than four years ago when Dave Hanbury (lead vocals), Tyler Hall (guitar), Mike Tenkate (drums), and Rich Thompson (bass) were at church together in Sydney, Australia, playing shows for local youth groups and schools. The guys first caught the attention of frontman Mac Powell during Third Day’s “Down Under” tour of Australia in 2007 at which Revive performed in an opening slot. Now in the USA, Revive has played alongside Sanctus Real and DecemberRadio on Third Day’s 2008 spring tour, and most recently with NEEDTOBREATHE on the “Third Day Live” fall tour.
For more on Revive and to view the band’s video blogs from the road, please visit www.reviveband.com.
Receiving its third AMA nomination early last month, Atlanta based rock band, Third Day, celebrated its first American Music Award win tonight in the “Favorite Artist in the Contemporary Inspirational” category.
Due to a non-stop touring schedule, band members were unable to attend the awards show which aired on ABC, live from the NOKIA Theater in Los Angeles.
Following a sold-out show last night in Clinton, MS lead singer Mac Powell shared from stage, “What an unbelievable honor to win an award in a category with such great friends. This is our first AMA win and it means so much to us because it’s voted on by fans and we’re certain we have the best fans anyone could ever ask for. Thank you for this tremendous honor.”
About Third Day:
Over the past decade, rock band Third Day (made up of members Mac Powell, Tai Anderson, David Carr and Mark Lee) has racked up 25 No. 1 radio singles and sold close to seven million albums. The band has garnered 23 career Dove Awards, three GRAMMY Awards (with eight career nominations), three American Music Award nominations and multiple ASCAP honors.
One of the top-ranked touring bands according to Pollstar magazine, Third Day has played for audiences reaching into the millions. Due to its mass appeal, Third Day has been featured by top media outlets including The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, CBS’ “60 Minutes,” ABC’s “Nightline,” USA Today, New York Times and even graced the cover of Billboard magazine.
While celebrated for its live shows and chart-topping album sales, Third Day is also highly respected for its humanitarian efforts. The band actively supports the ONE Campaign, Blood:Water Mission, Habitat for Humanity and World Vision. Third Day recently established the “Come Together Fund” as a vehicle to direct a portion of concert proceeds to grassroots humanitarian efforts around the world.
For more information on Third Day, please visit: www.ThirdDay.com.
(Nashville, Tenn.) November 18, 2008 – Having graced the July 7 cover of Billboard Magazine, performed on “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno” and broken its own first-week sales records with its 10th studio album Revelation (7/29/08), Third Day gets ready for its second late night network TV performance in just three months.
The Atlanta based rock band will perform its hit song “Revelation” on “The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson” this Thursday night. Please check local listings for airtimes in your area, or visit: http://lateshow.cbs.com/latenight/latelate.
About Third Day:
Over the past decade, rock band Third Day (made up of members Mac Powell, Tai Anderson, David Carr and Mark Lee) has racked up 25 No. 1 radio singles and sold close to seven million albums. The band has garnered 23 career Dove Awards, three GRAMMY Awards (with eight career nominations), three American Music Award nominations and multiple ASCAP honors.
One of the top-ranked touring bands according to Pollstar magazine, Third Day has played for audiences reaching into the millions. Due to its mass appeal, Third Day has been featured by top media outlets including The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, CBS’ “60 Minutes,” ABC’s “Nightline,” USA Today, New York Times and even graced the cover of Billboard magazine.
While celebrated for its live shows and chart-topping album sales, Third Day is also highly respected for its humanitarian efforts. The band actively supports the ONE Campaign, Blood:Water Mission, Habitat for Humanity and World Vision. Third Day recently established the “Come Together Fund” as a vehicle to direct a portion of concert proceeds to grassroots humanitarian efforts around the world.
On the heels of numerous sales records for its 10th studio album Revelation, and in the midst of a 23-city “Music Builds” tour, GRAMMY® award-winning rock band Third Day gears up for its LIVE Fall Tour 2008, which begins October 31st in Champaign, IL. Joined by Revive and NeedToBreathe, the band will be performing in cities like Grand Rapids, Mich., Cincinnati, Ohio, and Springfield, Mo. Over the years Third Day has maintained a vigorous touring schedule, performing for millions of fans and donating a portion of funds to humanitarian projects. Pre-sale tickets for this upcoming tour go on sale to the general public this week. To buy tickets and find out when the tour will hit your town, please visit www.thirdday.com.
ATLANTA, GA August 22,
2008 -- The Gospel Music Channel television network will give Third Day fans -
especially those who see the band during the new Music Builds concert tour - a
unique concert “encore” right in their own homes.
On Sunday, August 24 at 7:00
p.m. (ET), Gospel Music Channel will world premiere Third Day: Revelation Revealed,
an original new special that goes behind-the-scenes and chronicles the making
of Third Day’s new album Revelation
(Essential Records / PLG.) After it’s premiere, Gospel Music Channel will
run Third Day: Revelation
Revealed in select time slots every weekend during the Music
Builds Tour, including late night. Third
Day: Revelation Revealed and this unique new television
scheduling concept will be a treat for all Third Day fans, especially for those
who attend the Music Builds Tour and hear the new material live; it gives them
a chance to go home that night to hear more about the writing, producing and
recording of those songs instantly.
The Music Builds Tour is a
festival-style concert tour featuring Third Day, Switchfoot, Robert Randolph
and the Family Band and Jars of Clay. The 23-city tour will go towards
benefiting local Habitat For Humanity chapters in the tour cities, through a
program combining “Hollywood For Habitat For Humanity,” the concert production
company Live Nation, and the bands.
This is not the first time Third
Day and Gospel Music Channel have teamed for fan benefit. In April, GMC
produced the video for the band’s first single off Revelation, "Call My Name," which GMC
world premiered during it’s inaugural live telecast of The Dove Awards.
Over the past decade,
Atlanta-based rock band, Third Day has racked up 25 No.1 radio singles and sold
close to seven million albums, with RIAA certifications including one Platinum
record, one Platinum DVD, and six Gold records. The band has garnered 23 career
Dove Awards, three GRAMMY Awards (with eight career nominations), two consecutive
American Music Award nods, multiple ASCAP honors, and has developed a historic
partnership with Chevrolet.
The band’s 10th studio album, Revelation - produced
by Howard Benson (All-American Rejects, Flyleaf, Daughtry), recently debuted at
No. 6 on The Billboard 200, becoming the top-selling debut album of the week
and Third Day’s highest-charting album to date. Third Day has maintained a
touring record second-to-none by playing for audiences reaching into the
millions. In addition to these many accolades, the band is most
proud of its humanitarian efforts that include raising nearly $300,000 for the
victims of hurricanes Katrina and Rita and charities such as the Blood:Water
Mission. The band is responsible for encouraging more than 15,000 fans to sponsor
children across the globe through the work of World Vision. For more
information on Third Day, please visit: www.ThirdDay.com.
Gospel
Music Channel (GMC) is the nation’s first and only television network devoted
to the uplifting, inspiring and diverse music that is Gospel/Christian
music. Gospel Music Channel is the fastest-growing network in television
today and can be seen in nearly 40 million homes on various cable systems
around the country and on DIRECTV.
(Nashville,
Tenn.) August 21, 2008 – Multi-platinum and GRAMMY winning Third Day
is set to release its Christmas Offerings DVD October 7, 2008,
a fourth work in its acclaimed Offerings worship series, which has
scanned numbers approaching the 2.5 million unit mark, to date. Recorded live
during the band’s 2007 “Christmas Offerings” Tour, the live concert Christmas
Offerings DVD features a unique blend of Christmas classics, originals and
some of Third Day’s most well known worship songs. The live concert DVD is sure
to bring the spirit of the Christmas season, as seen and heard through the live
experience of the remarkable Third Day, into homes everywhere.
Third
Day’s lead singer Mac Powell shares, “We are so excited to have this
opportunity to share the special and intimate moments of a Christmas-centered
Third Day concert performance with our fans everywhere. The Offerings
series has become such a special part of who we are as a band, and with the Christmas
Offerings DVD, we really hope to reflect the hope of Christmas, one of the
most special times of the year to all of us in Third Day.”
The Christmas
Offerings DVD includes the following live performances (subject to
change): “O Come All Ye Faithful,” “Do You Hear What I Hear,” “King of Glory,”
“Born In Bethlehem,” “What Child Is This?,” “Christmas Like A Child,” “Show Me
Your Glory,” “Angels We Have Heard On High,” “Your Love Oh Lord,” “Merry
Christmas,” “O Holy Night,” “Jesus, Light of Wonder,” “God of Wonders” and
“Creed.”
Third
Day’s Offerings series comprises the following four projects: Offerings
I, Offerings II, Christmas Offerings and the soon-to-be-released Christmas
Offerings DVD (10/7/08).
Third Day update from LA:
As the band rehearsed this morning (about 10 minutes
ago) the buildings began to shake. No, it wasn't a pack of Gomers trying to push
their way through to the studio, it was an earthquake that measured 5.8.
Rehearsal stopped, the band was ushered outside,
aftershocks rolled through and the band came back in and wrapped rehearsals.
What a street date!
*The last earthquake here was approx 5 years ago.
(NASHVILLE, Tenn.)
July 29, 2008—In celebration of legendary CCM artist Third Day’s tenth studio
release, Revelation, today, the band will be taking over the home
page of HearItFirst.com. Additionally, the site asks you to support Third Day
by watching its national performance on NBC’s “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno”
this evening at 11:35 pm/10:35 pm CST.
Kicking off today,
HearItFirst.com will dedicate its home page entirely to Third Day content for one
week. Features will include exclusive interviews with the band about its new
album as well as a one of a kind online contest where fans can enter to win an
official Third Day autographed tour jacket. Additionally, members will be privy
to footage of the band rehearsing in Atlanta for its appearance on “The Tonight
Show with Jay Leno” this evening.
“We at HearItFirst.com are
proud to play a part in promoting Third Day and its historic release,” says
Mark Adkison, president and founder of Hear It First. “It’s our hope that this
home page take-over will prove a valuable asset to Third Day fans and
familiarize newcomers with one of the genre’s best artists. We encourage
everyone who supports Christian music to tune in to the band’s performance this
evening on ‘The Tonight Show’!”
Over the past decade, Third
Day has racked up 25 No.1 radio singles and sold more than six million albums,
with RIAA certifications including one Platinum record, one Platinum DVD, and
six Gold records. The band has garnered 23 career Dove Awards, three GRAMMY
Awards (with eight career nominations), two consecutive American Music Award
nods, multiple ASCAP honors, and has developed a historic partnership with
Chevrolet. Third Day has maintained a touring record second-to-none by playing
for audiences reaching into the millions. In addition to these many
accolades, the band is most proud of its humanitarian efforts that include
raising nearly $300,000 for the victims of hurricanes Katrina and Rita and
charities such as the Blood:Water Mission. The band is responsible for
encouraging more than 15,000 fans to sponsor children across the globe through
the work of World Vision. For more information on Third Day, please
visit: www.ThirdDay.com.
Now boasting more than
181,000 members, hearitfirst.com has become the definitive online community for
fans wanting exclusive in-depth access to artists. Among member benefits are
free daily updates, music downloads, weekly newsletters, early viewing of upcoming
music videos, artist interviews updated daily, and behind-the-scenes footage
from live events. The site also maintains an entire channel devoted solely to
the latest in indie music. Versatile, fresh and timely content has come to
define the site, which receives more than 500,000 visits a month and in excess
of 1.2million monthly page views. For more information, visit www.hearitfirst.com
HIGHLY ANTICIPTED ALBUM DEBUTS JULY 29 WITH
PERFORMANCE ON THE TONIGHT SHOW WITH JAY LENO
(Nashville, Tenn.) July 23, 2008 – Third Day is gearing up for the July 29, 2008 street date of its 10th studio record, Revelation. Already, the band is slated to perform its No. 1 radio single “Call My Name” on NBC’s Tonight Show with Jay Leno, on Tuesday, July 29, and has graced the cover of the June 7 edition of Billboard Magazine. This week Third Day will perform on Atlanta’s highly rated FOX morning show, Good Day Atlanta (7/24/08), and is interviewing for features with the New York Post, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution and The Dallas Morning News. (The New York Post will run on Sunday, July 28 while the latter two will run July 29.)
In addition, Third Day will be taking over SIRIUS Satellite’s Spirit Chanel beginning July 27 for three full days. Members of the band will give SIRIUS listeners an exclusive sneak peek of the new studio album Revelation and on Tuesday, July 29 (Revelation’s street date and the “third day” of the promotion) Third Day will preview a new song from the record every hour, sharing personal stories behind each song. The band will also play music that inspired them throughout its career. Tune in to SIRIUS’ Spirit Channel 66 Sunday, July 27 through Tuesday, July 29. For more information, visit www.sirius.com/spirit.
Following the release of Revelation, the band will hit the road for summer festival appearances and the highly anticipated Music Builds Tour with Switchfoot, Robert Randolph & the Family Band and Jars of Clay. (Please visit www.musicbuildstour.com for updated information.)
About Third Day:
Over the past decade, Third Day has racked up 25 No. 1 radio singles and sold more than six million albums, with RIAA certifications including one Platinum record, one Platinum DVD, and six Gold records. The band has garnered 23 career Dove Awards, three GRAMMY Awards (with eight career nominations), two consecutive American Music Award nods, multiple ASCAP honors, and has developed a historic partnership with Chevrolet. Third Day has maintained a touring record second-to-none by playing for audiences reaching into the millions. In addition to these many accolades, the band is most proud of its humanitarian efforts that include raising nearly $300,000 for the victims of hurricanes Katrina and Rita and charities such as the Blood:Water Mission. The band is responsible for encouraging more than 15,000 fans to sponsor children across the globe through the work of World Vision. For more information on Third Day, please visit: www.ThirdDay.com.
(Nashville,
Tenn.) July 18, 2008 – Capping off a highly-publicized promotional campaign
surrounding the anticipated July 29 release of GRAMMY
award-winning, multi-platinum-selling band Third Day’s tenth
studio album, Revelation, K-LOVE has recently
made a couple revelations of its own. The national music radio network has
announced details to a pair of secret shows performed acoustically by Third Day
in K-LOVE markets Phoenix and Denver during the week of Revelation’s
release.
“The response was overwhelming,” says Mike Tedesco, Brand Manager
for K-LOVE. “Thousands of listeners registered to win a trip to one of our
Secret Shows and to receive a copy of the new CD Revelation. We are sure
the listener response in Phoenix and Denver will be overwhelming. We just
wish we could bring Third Day to more K-LOVE cities.”
Fresh
off its performance the night before on NBC’s The Tonight Show with Jay
Leno, Third Day will spend the following morning, Wednesday,
July 30, in Phoenix, where K-LOVE’s John and Sherry
Rivers will be the first to interview the band on their nationally broadcast
morning show. The Rivers will be hosting the Phoenix secret show – featuring
Third Day and chart-topping openers Tenth Avenue North
(Reunion Records) – at the City of Grace Church in Mesa, Ariz. at 7 p.m. PT.
The
second secret show performance will take place in Denver on Aug.
1 at Crossroads Church of Denver in Wheat Ridge, CO. The concert
begins at 8 p.m. MT and will be hosted by JD Chandler, host of K-LOVE’s
national afternoon show.
In
between secret show dates, Third Day is slated to headline the K-LOVE-sponsored
music festival Spirit West Coast in Monterey, CA on July 31. K-LOVE will be
broadcasting live from the event.
Following
the release of Revelation, the band will hit the road for
summer festival appearances and the highly anticipated Music Builds
Tour with Switchfoot, Robert Randolph &
the Family Band and Jars of Clay. (Please visit www.musicbuildstour.com
for updated information.)
(Nashville,
Tenn.) July 10, 2008 – Having
recently graced the cover of the June 7 edition of
Billboard Magazine, Atlanta
based rock band, Third Day has been
confirmed for a performance
on NBC’s The Tonight
Show with Jay Leno on Tuesday, July 29, the street date of its highly
anticipated tenth studio album Revelation. The Tonight Show with Jay Leno airs weeknights
at11:35/10:35C.
In addition, the band maintains its No. 1 position for the
fifth consecutive week on the R & R Christian AC Monitored chart, the R&R Christian CHR and Christian Radio Weekly (CRW)
AC charts this week. In addition,
“Call My Name,” the first single from the band’s July 29 Revelation project, is
nearing 25 million weekly impressions, according to the CRW radio-impressions
chart. The single debuted at
radio on April 4.
Following the
release of Revelation, the band will hit the road for summer festival
appearances and the highly anticipated Music
Builds Tour with Switchfoot, Robert
Randolph & the Family Band and Jars of Clay. (Please visit www.musicbuildstour.com for updated
information.)
About Third Day:
Over the past decade,
Third Day has racked up 25 No.1 radio singles and sold more than six million
albums, with RIAA certifications including one Platinum record, one Platinum
DVD, and six Gold records. The band has garnered 23 career Dove Awards, three
GRAMMY Awards (with eight career nominations), two consecutive American Music
Award nods, multiple ASCAP honors, and has developed a historic partnership
with Chevrolet. Third Day has maintained
a touring record second-to-none by playing for audiences reaching into the millions. In addition to these many accolades, the band
is most proud of its humanitarian efforts that include raising nearly $300,000
for the victims of hurricanes Katrina and Rita and charities such as the
Blood:Water Mission. The band is responsible for encouraging more than 15,000
fans to sponsor children across the globe through the work of World Vision. For
more information on Third Day, please visit:
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(Nashville, Tenn.) June 18, 2008 – Atlanta
based rock band, Third Day continues to rack up incredible statistics at radio
with its second consecutive No.1 on the R & R Christian AC Monitored
chart, the R&R Christian CHR and Christian Radio Weekly (CRW) AC charts this week. In addition, “Call My Name,” the first single
from the band’s July 29 Revelation project, is nearing 23.5
million weekly impressions, according to the CRW radio-impressions
chart.
Following the release of Revelation, the
band will hit the road for summer festival appearances and the highly
anticipated Music Builds Tour with
Switchfoot, Robert Randolph & the Family Band and Jars of Clay. (Please
visit www.musicbuildstour.com
for updated information.)
About Third Day:
Over the past decade, Third Day has racked up 25 No. 1 radio
singles and sold more than six million albums, with RIAA certifications
including one Platinum record, one Platinum DVD and six Gold records. The band
has garnered 23 career Dove Awards, three GRAMMY Awards (with eight career
nominations), two consecutive American Music Award nods, multiple ASCAP honors,
and has developed a historic partnership with Chevrolet. Third Day has
maintained a touring record second-to-none by playing for audiences reaching
into the millions. In addition to these many accolades, the band is most
proud of its humanitarian efforts that include raising nearly $300,000 for the
victims of hurricanes Katrina and Rita and charities such as the Blood:Water
Mission. The band is responsible for encouraging more than 15,000 fans to sponsor
children across the globe through the work of World Vision. For more
information on Third Day, please visit: www.ThirdDay.com.
(Nashville, Tenn.) June 10, 2008 – With a significant Billboard Magazine cover feature impacting news stands last week (June 7 edition), Third Day returns to the headlines by claiming the No. 1 spot on Radio & Records’ Christian AC-Monitored, AC-Indicator and CHR radio charts, as well as CRW’s AC radio chart. “Call My Name” is the first single from the band’s upcoming Revelation (July 29) project, and reached the No. 1 spot on said charts in just nine weeks. According to Christian Radio Weekly, “Call My Name” has reached an incredible 22.5 million in cumulative listener impressions in that nine-week span, making it equal to the No. 11 song at Top 40 radio, and the No. 8 song at Country radio. This achievement marks Third Day’s 25th No. 1 radio single.
“We’re overwhelmed by the support of our fans and all of the radio station partners we’ve considered friends for years. When you put a new set of songs out, like we are with the release of Revelation, you wonder what people will think, so hearing that it went number one is such great encouragement to us!” shares Mac Powell.
Following the release of Revelation, the band will hit the road for summer festival appearances and the highly anticipated Music Builds Tour with Switchfoot, Robert Randolph & the Family Band and Jars of Clay. (Please visit
www.musicbuildstour.com for updated information.)
(Nashville, Tenn.) May 22, 2008 – Atlanta-based rock band Third Day kicks things up a notch as it claims a spot in the Top 5 on Radio & Records’ Christian AC chart. “Call My Name,” the first single from its upcoming Revelation (releasing on July 29), slams into the Top 5 at Christian AC radio, after it had already become the highest-ever debut for a Third Day single on the chart. The song is currently No. 7 on the Radio & Records’ CHR chart.
According to Christian Radio Weekly, in just six weeks “Call My Name” has reached an incredible 19.6 million in cumulative listener impressions, making it the No. 1 Christian song in the country in terms of impressions alone. 19.6 million impressions ranks as equal to a No. 15 song at Top 40 radio or a No. 10 song at Country radio.
In comparison, Flyleaf’s smash single “All Around Me” is sitting at No. 16 on Top 40 radio with fewer impressions. Third Day is receiving four million more impressions than Daughtry’s current No. 1 Hot AC song, “Feels Like Tonight,” and one million more than “Love Song,” the current No. 1 AC single by Sara Bareilles. “Call My Name” is also equal in impressions to a No. 11 on the Country chart, which, this week, is more impressions than Alan Jackson or Dierks Bentley’s current radio singles.
While it’s been almost three years since the release of the Third Day’s last studio album, fans have been rabid for new music from the band, leading to the massive success of this new single. They have a lot to look forward to as, together with superstar producer Howard Benson (Daughtry, Hoobastank, P.O.D. and Flyleaf), the band has boldly reshaped their sound for the next decade of its career.
After the July 29 release of Revelation, the band is hitting the road for a series of summer festival appearances and the highly anticipated Music Builds Tour featuring Third Day with Switchfoot, Robert Randolph & the Family Band and Jars of Clay. Please visit www.musicbuildstour.com for updated information.
(Nashville, Tenn.) April 18, 2008 – Just when you thought there might not be any new ground the music of Third Day could cover after a decade-plus career, along comes the instant success of its new single, “Call My Name.”
The power ballad debut track from the Atlanta-based band’s forthcoming album project Revelation garnered the highest-ever debut for a Third Day single, coming in at No. 16 on Radio & Records’ Christian AC chart.
The song also shot to the top of the publication’s Most Increased Plays (up 295 spins) for the format, as well as launching over the Airpower threshold (top 20 in spins and audience), according to the April 14 edition of R&R Update Christian.
“Call My Name” was an immediate add for 69 stations (52 AC, 17 CHR) from all over the country, including some of Christian radio’s key outlets, such as KLOVE, WAWZ - Star 99.1 New York City, WFSH - The Fish Atlanta, WLFJ - His Radio, WFFH - The Fish Nashville, KTIS - Minneapolis, KSBJ - Houston, KXOJ - Tulsa, KCMS - Spirit 105.3 Seattle, KFIS - The Fish Portland, and KDUV - Fresno/Visalia.
The instant success of “Call My Name” kicks off a very busy balance of April for the band, one that includes an April 19 performance at a youth rally at St. Joseph’s Seminary in Yonkers, NY, an event that’s part of the itinerary for the first American papal visit by Pope Benedict XVI.
“It’s not every day that you’re invited to perform for a crowd being presided over by Pope Benedict XVI,” says Third Day lead vocalist Mac Powell. “This is a great honor for us.”
The band will then head back down South to take part in events surrounding GMA Music Week starting April 20, and caps off the week with an appearance at The Dove Awards on Wednesday, April 23.
The World Premiere performance of “Call My Name” is happening exclusively during the Dove Awards – only on Gospel Music Channel, LIVE Wednesday, April 23rd starting at 8 pm eastern. Gospel Music Channel is available on DIRECTV Channel 338 and on cable – check local listings.
Third Day’s Revelation releases on July 29, followed by a summer of festival appearances and an ambitious fall tour schedule to be announced in coming weeks.
(Nashville, Tenn.) April 11, 2008 – Longtime fans of the epic, rock sound of Third Day got their first taste of the band’s upcoming studio album Revelation (7/29/08) with the release of the project’s debut single, “Call My Name,” which became an instant smash hit at radio across the country.
“Call My Name” was an immediate add for 69 stations (52 AC, 17 CHR) from all over the country, including some of Christian radio’s key outlets, such as KLOVE, WAWZ - Star 99.1 New York City, WFSH - The Fish Atlanta, WLFJ - His Radio, WFFH - The Fish Nashville, KTIS - Minneapolis, KSBJ - Houston, KXOJ - Tulsa, KCMS - Spirit 105.3 Seattle, KFIS - The Fish Portland, and KDUV - Fresno/Visalia.
The driving guitars, the instantly familiar yet startlingly tender voice of Mac Powell, and the universal theme of reaching out to God in the midst of the everyday has touched a chord with listeners anxious for the return of Third Day to airwaves and concert stages alike.
“‘Call My Name’ is the best upbeat radio song from Third Day, ever,” says Bob Thornton from Tulsa’s, KXOJ. “I’d play it ten times an hour if I could!”
Shannon Steele of Fresno/Visalia’s KDUV, shares, “One of the greatest issues our listeners face is the feeling of isolation. ‘Call My Name’ is a song that conveys the message that we don’t have to walk through life alone. Beyond testing well, I’m sure this song will connect with our listener and offer a message that’s priceless.”
The single also debuted as an exclusive for-sale download on Amazonmp3.com and stormed to the No. 1 spot within its first few hours of availability, even passing Justin Timberlake and Madonna’s new single, “4 Minutes.”
The World Premiere performance of “Call My Name” is happening exclusively during the Dove Awards – only on Gospel Music Channel, LIVE Wednesday April 23rd starting at 8 pm eastern. Gospel Music Channel is available on DIRECTV Channel 338 and on cable – check local listings.
Third Day’s Revelation releases on July 29, followed by a summer of festival appearances and an ambitious fall tour schedule to be announced in coming weeks.
(Nashville, Tenn.) March 31, 2008 – When Pope Benedict XVI arrives in the United States in April, he will visit several cities including New York City and Washington, D.C. He is scheduled to attend open-air masses, deliver an address to the United Nations and visit to the World Trade Center site.
One of the key stops will be an April 19 visit to St. Joseph’s Seminary in Yonkers, NY, where he will preside over a youth rally; encouraging youth to seek vocations within the church.
Third Day, GRAMMY winning and multi-million selling rock band, was asked to perform at the youth rally by St. Joseph’s Seminary. “It’s not every day that you’re invited to perform for a crowd being presided over by Pope Benedict XVI,” shares lead vocalist, Mac Powell. “This is a great honor for us.”
Chris Wangro, event producer, notes, “Third Day was selected to perform because they’re recognized as a leader in Christian music and an important influence for today’s youth. We wanted to bring the most current sound to the rally and Third Day definitely fits this bill.”
Third Day is readying to release its 11th studio project Revelation on July 29. Produced by Howard Benson (Daughtry, P.O.D., Flyleaf and Hoobastank) the 13-song project reflects its Southern rock influences, but also delivers real, palpable vulnerability in both song matter and performance. With guest vocals by Chris Daughtry, Flyleaf’s Lacey Mosely and Robert Randolph the album is highly anticipated.
The albums first single, the aching love song “Call My Name” releases to Christian radio on April 4, and sets the stage for the album’s release on July 29, followed by a summer of festival appearances and an ambitious fall tour schedule together with Switchfoot and Robert Randolph & The Family Band.
When Third Day’s newest project kicks off with vocalist Mac Powell declaring “I’m the son of a good man/I’m the child of an angel,” you don’t get the sense the statement is necessarily autobiographical. It’s personal yet universal; a reflection of man’s never-ending search for his identity. That thread of searching for definition plays throughout Revelation, the veteran Atlanta-based band’s 11th studio album, set to release on July 29. For Powell and his longtime bandmates – guitarist Mark Lee, bassist Tai Anderson and drummer David Carr – that search involved stepping out of their physical comfort zone by recording the project in Los Angeles, and out of their creative comfort zone by bringing in producer Howard Benson, known for his work with artists such as Daughtry, P.O.D., Flyleaf and Hoobastank. The result is a muscular sound, strung taut with hooks and hat. The 13-song album’s first single, the aching love song “Call My Name,” releases to Christian radio on April 4, and sets the stage for the album’s release on July 29, followed by a summer of festival appearances and an ambitious fall tour schedule together with Switchfoot and Robert Randolph & The Family Band. For more information on Third Day and the new album, visit www.thirdday.com.
Iconic Band’s 2008 Studio Project Rocks With Intent and Intensity
(Nashville, Tenn.) March 27, 2008 – When Third Day’s newest project kicks off with vocalist Mac Powell declaring “I’m the son of a good man/I’m the child of an angel,” you don’t get the sense the statement is necessarily autobiographical. It’s personal yet universal; a reflection of man’s never-ending search for his identity.
That thread of searching for definition plays throughout Revelation, the veteran Atlanta-based band’s 11th studio album, set to release on July 29. For Powell and his longtime bandmates – guitarist Mark Lee, bassist Tai Anderson and drummer David Carr – that search involved stepping out of their physical comfort zone by recording the project in Los Angeles, and out of their creative comfort zone by bringing in producer Howard Benson, known for his work with artists such as Daughtry, P.O.D., Flyleaf and Hoobastank.
The result is a muscular sound, strung taut with hooks and hat-tips to its Southern-rock influences, but also a real, palpable vulnerability in both song matter and performance.
“As we mature in our faith, we come to a point where we realize that everything is not black and white. The older you get, the more questions you have,” Powell says. “The point is that it’s okay that we don’t have all the answers - but we know the One who does.”
Just as this season of definition for Third Day involved bringing Benson into the fold, other artists step into to the creative mix as well, such as Chris Daughtry on the track “Slow Down,” Flyleaf’s Lacey Mosely on “Run To You” and “Born Again” and pedal steel guitar wizard Robert Randolph on “Otherside.”
But it’s the core of Third Day that pushed them to this bigger, more polished and yet edgier musical stance, with lyrics designed to relate to a broad swath of the human and Christian experience. “So many Christians have a story of being lost, experiencing Christ and then their lives are all better. But for the ones who were brought up in Christian homes or who have been Christians for most of their lives, are they supposed to have it all together?” Anderson asks. “These songs are for people who are walking through something, right now. They add a tension that can only be found in our daily experience.”
The 13-song album’s first single, the aching love song “Call My Name,” releases to Christian radio on April 4, and sets the stage for the album’s release on July 29, followed by a summer of festival appearances and an ambitious fall tour schedule together with Switchfoot and Robert Randolph & The Family Band.
About Third Day:
Over the past decade, Third Day has racked up 24 No. 1 radio singles and sold more than six million albums, with RIAA certifications including one Platinum record, one Platinum DVD, and six Gold records. The band has garnered 23 career Dove Awards, three GRAMMY Awards (with eight career nominations), two consecutive American Music Award nods, multiple ASCAP honors, and has developed a historic partnership with Chevrolet. Third Day has maintained a touring record second-to-none by playing for audiences reaching into the millions. In addition to these many accolades, the band is most proud of its humanitarian efforts that include raising nearly $300,000 for the victims of hurricanes Katrina and Rita and charities such as the Blood:Water Mission. The band is responsible for encouraging more than 15,000 fans to sponsor children across the globe through the work of World Vision. For more information on Third Day, please visit: www.ThirdDay.com.
(Nashville, Tenn.) July 2, 2007 – Fans of multi-platinum, GRAMMY and Dove Award-winning rock band Third Day in the United Kingdom got to see the veteran group up close and personal in early May, and at the same time help ministries and social causes in other parts of the world.
From the famed Royal Albert Hall in London to a nightclub in Wales, from a huge church in Ireland to a legendary rock club in Scotland, Third Day brought not only new music from its latest studio album Wherever You Are, but also classic hits from its decade-long career to thousands of excited fans in the UK. Drawing over 3,000 attendees, the show in London truly resonated with the audience, prompting one parent to comment, “We had a fantastic time as a family at [the concert] on Monday... Third Day especially was awesome. Thanks for getting them to play – a rare treat! It was fabulous to see my kids really into it.”
At the same time, the crowds at three of the tour’s stops - Cardiff, Belfast and Glasgow - dug deep into their pockets to help two charities dear to both the band and the short tour’s promoters: Ignite India Churches, which helps a ministry in India called Gateway with church building construction in rural villages; and Friendly Faces Foundation, which aids in getting child slaves forced to work in the fishing industry in Ghana released.
“Of all the tours when I travel with Third Day, concerts in my home country are some of the most special,” said Nigel James, Third Day’s longtime road pastor. “In each place the crowd really got behind our desire to help projects in Ghana and India. We’ve already got a school compound in India called ‘Come Together’ and now we might well build a ‘Third Day’ sponsored church in a small village!
“We raised over £9,500 (about $18,000) to be split evenly between the two,” James continued. “In Glasgow, even the bar staff at the venue threw their tips into the offering buckets!”
Trevor King of TKE concert promotions added: “It was fantastic to have Third Day back in the UK, and especially to give some profile to the work we are supporting in Ghana rescuing child slaves. Gary Smith from Ignite, and I, look forward to promoting bigger and better concerts with Third Day in the coming years.”
Over the past decade, Third Day has amassed 24 No.1 radio singles and sold almost six million albums, with RIAA certifications including one Platinum record, one Platinum DVD, and six Gold records. The band has garnered 24 career Dove Awards, three GRAMMY Awards (from seven previous nominations), two consecutive American Music Award nods, multiple ASCAP honors, and has developed an historic partnership with Chevrolet. Third Day has maintained a touring record second-to-none by playing for audiences reaching into the millions. In addition to these many accolades, the band is most proud of its humanitarian efforts that include raising nearly $200,000 for the victims of hurricanes Katrina and Rita and encouraging over 15,000 fans to sponsor children across the globe through the work of World Vision.
Platinum-selling, triple GRAMMY and multiple Dove Award winning rock band Third Day is pleased to announce the upcoming Fall’06 leg of their hugely popular “Wherever You Are” Tour. With plans to hit 38 markets, including Houston, New York City, Atlanta, Portland and Seattle, fans and promoters alike are anticipating a great show, and the continuation of blockbuster attendance numbers that have been ever increasing over Third Day’s illustrious, decade-long career.
In addition to the return of the popular worship band David Crowder Band to a majority of the dates on this new leg, lead singer Mac Powell is proud to announce special guest, RKT Music recording artist, Hyper Static Union. “Touring with DCB was everything we expected and more! The audiences were not the only ones entertained and inspired by these guys, we were as well. We’re thrilled to be able to tour with them again. With the addition of Hyper Static Union on the fall tour it's sure to be an even more exciting night!” *David Crowder Band will not perform on all tour dates. The artist performing on those dates will be announced soon.
Over the course of the band’s Spring ’06 leg that included 34 dates, nearly 140,000 fans came out to see the high-energy, worship-driven show from Christian music’s most popular rock band. Having partnered with Chevrolet for almost half a decade, Third Day experienced 16 sellouts including major markets Atlanta, New York City, Chicago, Fairfax, Nashville, Greensboro, Sacramento, Phoenix, Oklahoma City, and more. Attendance averaged 4000+ over the course of this Spring ’06 leg of its “Wherever You Are” tour.
Drummer David Carr communicated honestly, “We had up nights and down nights—so to speak—as far as audiences and energy goes, but it seemed that the one constant was that each night many lives were touched and moved a little closer to the healing hand of God. We can not claim one iota of credit for that but we are grateful that we were instrumental in that process.”
“It's incredible how much energy is generated from a sellout show,” guitarist Brad Avery expressed. “The room almost bursts at the seams with fan excitement. Promoters have done a tremendous job getting the word out about these events and because of that, we have been blessed with many sellouts. Hats off to them and everyone involved, and thanks most of all to the fans for coming out and making this an amazing tour."
Platinum-selling, GRAMMY and Dove Award winning rock band Third Day announces Spring ‘06 dates of its highly successful "Wherever You Are Tour," with special guest, the David Crowder*Band. With sellouts already announced in Atlanta, Ga. and Cedarville, Oh., Third Day is once again positioned to be one of the biggest draws in Christian music in the coming year.
Third Day has proven to be a favorite of promoters around the country, as evidenced by Dave Hart of House of Blues Concerts in Atlanta who stated, “We at House of Blues Concerts are thrilled to be involved in the success of Third Day at the Fox. Their efforts in Atlanta have always been stellar, and this sellout only confirms the band's ability to communicate to an ever growing audience.”
Minneapolis, Mn., Fairfax, Va., and Phoenix, Az. are already on the brink of being sold out. Rick Nunley of PNC Entertainment in Phoenix expressed, “There is definitely a buzz in the air here in Phoenix about the Third Day tour. The whole state of Arizona is excited. This one will be a sell out in the Theatre at the Glendale Arena in the Phoenix area.”
Creative Trust COO J. David Huffman comments, “We know that the response to Third Day’s 'Wherever You Are' tour is far exceeding our expectations therefore creating a strong sell-out environment.”
During this upcoming tour, Third Day will be partnering with World Vision to raise money and awareness to address the child soldier crisis in Gulu, Uganda.
Third Day's Tai Anderson described their involvement, “Last year we were introduced to a film called Invisible Children that documented the tragic situation in Gulu in which children are taken from their homes, armed with machine guns and sent in to the rebel warfare for the LRA. We immediately wanted to bring resolution, aid and awareness to this issue, and we knew our fans would want to be involved as well. We are grateful to have the opportunity to come alongside World Vision's Children Of War campaign that exists to rehabilitate these kids and give them a hope and a future.”
At each concert and online, fans will be given the opportunity to sign up for a monthly pledge of $20 to raise money for Children of War Rehabilitation Center in Gulu, which ministers to escaped LRA children, giving them medical treatment, counseling, and the gospel. If fans would like to participate in a traditional sponsorship of a child, there will be child sponsorship packets specifically from Uganda and other nearby countries in northern Africa. These Hope Child sponsorships are $35 per month. Additionally, one dollar for every ticket sold on the "Wherever You Are Tour" will go directly to benefit the children in Uganda. Anderson will be traveling to Gulu to visit this Rehabilitation Center before the start of the tour.
Chevrolet continues its groundbreaking partnership with Third Day on this tour. The promotional campaign will include on-site activations at various concerts, along with radio and online marketing to support activations. Third Day was recently cited as an example of successful corporate partnerships by Ad Age by Teri Brown, president of TBA Network Inc.
In the Jan. 26 profile, Brown noted, “I love the Paul McCartney sponsorships, both with Visa and Fidelity. I think the Rolling Stones have paved the way with new ideas each time they tour. The current AmeriQuest campaign is great. I think the Reba McEntire campaign with Whirlpool is amazing. One of my favorite music sponsorship ties was a regional affiliation that Chevrolet did with the band Third Day. I wish more sponsors would look to this Christian based marketing with comfort. It proves itself time and time again.”
Third Day recently received a GRAMMY nomination for its Live Wire CD, this on the heels of winning their second GRAMMY Award at last year’s ceremonies. Over the past decade, Third Day has amassed 21 #1 radio singles and sold more than five million albums, with RIAA certifications including one Platinum record, one Platinum DVD, and five Gold records. They have garnered 23 career Dove Awards, two Grammy Awards (from five nominations), two consecutive American Music Award nods, multiple ASCAP honors, performed at the Republican National Convention, developed an historic partnership with Chevrolet, and developed a touring record second to none by playing for audiences reaching into the millions.
For more information, please visit www.ThirdDay.com or www.essentialrecords.com.
