Well-crafted southern rock with substance. Third Day's music mixes faith w… Read Full Bio ↴Well-crafted southern rock with substance. Third Day's music mixes faith with the pure energy of rock n' roll to give fans a non-watered down way to express their belief. Members: Mac Powell (vocals/guitar) , Mark Lee (guitar), Tai Anderson (bass) and David Carr (drums).

Early years

Third Day began in 1991, when singer Mac Powell and guitarist Mark Lee finished studying at McEachern High School in Powder Springs, Georgia. They had already played together in a garage band called Nuclear Hoedown, but now wanted to form a band where they could express their faith in God. Powell and Lee added a keyboard player named Billy Wilkins, and dedicated their time to write songs and perform around the state of Georgia.[1]

In 1992, they were playing at Lee's church the same night that drummer David Carr and bassist Tai Anderson were playing with a band called Bullard Family Singers. Their youth director asked the band to perform at their church. The group took along quickly and were invited to join the band.[2] The album that Carr produced would be released the next year under the title Long Time Forgotten.

In 1993, while dealing with their studies, the band started playing more aggressively around Atlanta and saved $3,000 to record a full-length album. Also, during this time, original member, Billy Wilkins, who was working as a school teacher, ended up leaving the band.[3] Still, Third Day continued to work on their first full-length album, recording at Furies Studios in Atlanta. The album was finally released in 1994 with 2,000 copies available.[4] In 1995, the band started looking for a second guitarist. They had heard Brad Avery play with singer Chris Carder and asked him to play with the band. After playing "Consuming Fire" during their first rehearsal, Avery officially joined the band.

As the band completed its line-up, they also started playing steadily around the South-east area. They also started playing at an Atlanta venue called the Strand Theatre. The management of the local decided to sign the band to a new independent record label called Gray Dot Records. That same year, the band released the album Third Day, which ended up selling 20,000 copies. Shortly after, Reunion Records signed the band to a multi-album deal.[5]

International Success

In 1998, the band started working on their next project titled Time under the production of Monroe James. They had compiled around 30 songs to choose from during the last year, and ended up choosing only ten. The album was also nominated for a Grammy and won another Dove Award for the band. Some of the other songs the band recorded, but were left out can be found in the EP Southern Tracks.[8] Also, during the band's live shows, the worship part was becoming more "powerful", which prompted them to release an album exclusively of worship songs, titled Offerings: A Worship Album. The album was recorded in about a week, and they followed it with a tour alongside Jennifer Knapp. They also collaborated in the project called City on a Hill: Songs of Worship and Praise.[9]

In 2001, the band played in Australia and New Zealand on the heels of the success of the Offerings album. They continued to tour in the States, and recorded one of their concerts in Atlanta to be released as their first DVD, The Offerings Experience. The concert was held at the Hi-Fi Buys Ampitheatre with an attendance of close to 15,000 people. That same year, the band won a total of five Dove Awards as well as their first Grammy. They followed that year with the release of Come Together which ended up winning two Dove Awards and one more Grammy. The album was certified gold the next year, along with Time.[10][11] In 2003, they also released a follow-up to their hit Offerings titled Offerings II: All I Have to Give.

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

In 2004, the band released their next album, Wire, and toured the States with tobyMac and Warren Barfield. In June of the same year, the band traveled to Europe for a two-week tour. Upon returning, the band recorded a concert at Louisville which ended up as their next project, Live Wire, released later that year. During that year, they also collaborated on the soundtrack for Mel Gibson's film, The Passion of the Christ, they played at the Republican National Convention, and were featured in the show 60 Minutes.[12] In January 2007, the band played one night each in Melbourne, Brisbane, and Sydney, Australia.[13]

Their next album, Wherever You Are, debuted on the Billboard 200 at #8.[14] It also won the band their third Grammy. They have followed it with the holiday album, Christmas Offerings in 2006, and with a compilation of their hits titled Chronology in 2007. On February 28th, 2008, Third Day released a statement announcing Brad Avery's departure from the band after 13 years and over 1000 concerts.
Their best album to date entitled Revelation was released July 29, 2008.

Third Day released Miracle on November 6, 2012. The band toured Miracle on the Miracle Tour with artists Colton Dixon and Josh Wilson as their opening acts, commencing on February 21, 2013 in Fairfax, Virginia and concluding on May 19, 2014 in Orlando, Florida.

Third Day released the worship album Lead Us Back: Songs of Worship on March 3, 2015. The album, produced by the duo The Sound Kids, composed of Jonny Macintosh and JT Daly, peaked at No. 20 on the Billboard 200, No. 1 on the Christian Albums chart, No. 5 on the Top Rock Albums chart[27] and No. 13 on the Digital Albums chart. The album has had one single, "Soul on Fire", that spent 19 weeks on the Billboard charts, peaking at No. 2 on Hot Christian Songs and No. 3 on Christian Digital Songs.

Silent Night
Third Day Lyrics

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Silent night, holy night
All is calm, all is bright
Round yon Virgin Mother and Child
Holy Infant, so tender and mild

Sleep in heavenly peace
Sleep in heavenly peace

Silent night, holy night
Shepherds quake at the sight
Glories stream from Heaven afar
Heavenly hosts sing 'Alleluia'

Christ, the Savior is born
Christ, the Savior is born

Christ, the Savior is born
Christ, the Savior is born

Silent night, holy night
All is calm, all is bright
Round yon Virgin Mother and Child
Holy Infant, so tender and mild

Sleep in heavenly peace
Sleep in heavenly peace

Overall Meaning

Third Day's version of Silent Night is a simple yet emotive rendition of the traditional Christmas carol. The lyrics evoke the peaceful and serene atmosphere of the night of Jesus' birth, with the all-encompassing sense of calm and quiet, and the Virgin Mother and Child resting together. The tender and mild nature of the Holy Infant, as portrayed by the lyrics, gives aesthetic depth to the song. The chorus of the song, "Sleep in heavenly peace," is a poignant invitation to listeners to let go of their troubles and find comfort in the tranquility of the moment.

The second verse, which is often left out in other renditions of the song, is notable in Third Day's version. The lyrics shift from a peaceful tone to a more dramatic one, with the shepherds being amazed and afraid at the sight of the angelic host, who then sing "Alleluia" in honor of the birth of Christ. This verse creates a sharp contrast to the previous ones, but it emphasizes the significance of the night and the arrival of the Savior.

In conclusion, Third Day's version of Silent Night is a powerful rendition of a classic Christmas hymn that emphasizes the profound message of peace and the importance of the birth of Jesus. The lyrics of the song convey the calm and stillness of the night but also acknowledge the significance of Christ's birth and the reaction it would elicit from the shepherds.

Line by Line Meaning

Silent night, holy night
A peaceful and sacred night filled with tranquility.

All is calm, all is bright
Everything is peaceful and serene, illuminated by the light.

Round yon Virgin Mother and Child
The virgin mother and her newly born child are present in the surroundings.

Holy Infant, so tender and mild
The baby Jesus is pure and gentle in demeanor.

Sleep in heavenly peace
Rest in blissful tranquility.

Shepherds quake at the sight
The shepherds are startled by what they see.

Glories stream from Heaven afar
The majestic glories of heaven descend upon the earth from a far distance.

Heavenly hosts sing 'Alleluia'
The angels in heaven are singing praises to the Lord.

Christ, the Savior is born
Jesus Christ, who will save humanity from sin, has been born.

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