Latest christian music: 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.
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Monday, August 31, 2009
Monday, August 24, 2009
Christian music news: P.O.D., Third Day, Mary Mary Take Home Dove Awards
Latest christian music: Christian rock group Third Day were the big winners at the 32nd Annual Dove Awards Thursday, while R&B duo Mary Mary and rockers P.O.D. and DC Talk also took home honors on gospel's biggest night.
Third Day won for Best Artist, Best Group and Best Rock Recorded Song for "Sky Falls Down." The Southern rockers also won Best Praise and Worship album for their fourth disc, the live and studio set Offerings: A Worship Album. Newcomer Nicole C. Mullen also won big, taking home awards for Best Songwriter, Best Song and Best Pop/Contemporary Song for "Redeemer." Mullen's self-titled 2000 debut features a soulful mix of gospel and pop hooks with socially-conscious lyrics.
Mary Mary, who appear with Kirk Franklin on the "Kingdom Come" soundtrack, won Best Urban Recorded Song for crossover hit "Shackles (Praise You)" and Best Urban Album for Thankful. Rappers-turned-rockers DC Talk, perennial winners at the ceremony, picked up the Best Modern Rock/Alternative Recorded Song for "Dive," while San Diego outfit P.O.D. won Best Short Form Music Video for "Rock the Party (Off the Hook)." Other notable winners at the awards, held at Nashville's Grand Ole Opry and scheduled to be broadcast in syndication on the WGN and PAX networks this weekend, included Steven Curtis Chapman (Male Vocalist), Randy Travis (Country Recorded Song for "Baptism" and Bluegrass Album for Inspirational Journey) and Fred Hammond & Radical for Christ (Contemporary Gospel Album for Purpose by Design).
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Third Day won for Best Artist, Best Group and Best Rock Recorded Song for "Sky Falls Down." The Southern rockers also won Best Praise and Worship album for their fourth disc, the live and studio set Offerings: A Worship Album. Newcomer Nicole C. Mullen also won big, taking home awards for Best Songwriter, Best Song and Best Pop/Contemporary Song for "Redeemer." Mullen's self-titled 2000 debut features a soulful mix of gospel and pop hooks with socially-conscious lyrics.
Mary Mary, who appear with Kirk Franklin on the "Kingdom Come" soundtrack, won Best Urban Recorded Song for crossover hit "Shackles (Praise You)" and Best Urban Album for Thankful. Rappers-turned-rockers DC Talk, perennial winners at the ceremony, picked up the Best Modern Rock/Alternative Recorded Song for "Dive," while San Diego outfit P.O.D. won Best Short Form Music Video for "Rock the Party (Off the Hook)." Other notable winners at the awards, held at Nashville's Grand Ole Opry and scheduled to be broadcast in syndication on the WGN and PAX networks this weekend, included Steven Curtis Chapman (Male Vocalist), Randy Travis (Country Recorded Song for "Baptism" and Bluegrass Album for Inspirational Journey) and Fred Hammond & Radical for Christ (Contemporary Gospel Album for Purpose by Design).
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Monday, August 17, 2009
Christian music news: Third Day's "Revelation Tour"
Latest christian music: Third Day will join forces with Brandon Heath and the new Pop/Rock Band, Revive for a spring tour in 2009 that will run from March 5th to May 9th and cover over 25 cities.
In talking about the artists that they are teaming up with for the tour, Mac Powell said, "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," in a press release.
Third Day bass player, Tai Anderson added, "Revive is a new band Third Day is working with through our Consuming Fire imprint, in partnership with Essential Records/Provident Label Group. 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."
Third Day’s tradition of "paying it forward" will continue with the "Revelation Tour." The band will donate $1 for every ticket sold to charitable organizations through its "Come Together Fund." Through this fund, Third Day has been able to help charities such as Habitat For Humanity, Blood:Water Mission, and World Vision’s Hope Child Initiative. The Come Together Fund 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.
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In talking about the artists that they are teaming up with for the tour, Mac Powell said, "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," in a press release.
Third Day bass player, Tai Anderson added, "Revive is a new band Third Day is working with through our Consuming Fire imprint, in partnership with Essential Records/Provident Label Group. 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."
Third Day’s tradition of "paying it forward" will continue with the "Revelation Tour." The band will donate $1 for every ticket sold to charitable organizations through its "Come Together Fund." Through this fund, Third Day has been able to help charities such as Habitat For Humanity, Blood:Water Mission, and World Vision’s Hope Child Initiative. The Come Together Fund 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.
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Monday, August 10, 2009
Christian music news: Third Day performs songs about life
Latest christian music: Tai Anderson, who is bassist for the Christian rock band Third Day, remembers the canceled Salt Lake performance last March.
"We were in Las Vegas," Anderson said by phone from Nashville, "and we just finished a show. We were watching the weather channel and saw one big color on the screen. We realized that that was our road to Salt Lake City. There were heavy snow advisories and the announcement went out that vehicles traveling needed to have chains. It was mandatory.
"It was a hard decision for us because Salt Lake had sold out, and so had Denver. We thought we could make it, but then we got back to reality and thought of our crew and the equipment."
Anderson said the band then discussed flying into Salt Lake City, since the weather here was OK. "So we started making plans to get tickets and rent equipment when we got to the venue, but then we stepped back from that plan. It didn't feel right. We all agreed that when we play Salt Lake we were going to give them a good show, not one that was thrown together.
"So, now we're coming back. We're going to hit Denver for two shows, then go to Colorado Springs, and by then we'll be all warmed up for Salt Lake City."
Anderson, guitarist/ Brad Avery, vocalist Mac Powell, guitarist Mark Lee and drummer David Carr formed Third Day in Atlanta, Ga., where they all still live.
"When I was a kid, I wanted to play music," said Anderson. "I tried out different instruments but liked the bass because it was the medium between guitar and drums. And there was the added bonus that no one wanted to play bass. They all want to play guitar, sing or play drums. So there was more opportunity for me to play in bands."
Anderson played in cover bands throughout his youth. But he also played with his church's youth group. "We had a pastor who encouraged us to play, and one day the other guys of Third Day were attending our youth group and we decided to put a band together. It was a natural thing. We didn't really think about becoming a Christian band. But we all were so passionate about our faith that it felt right."
For 15 years, Third Day has been on its musical ministry. And Anderson said he's seen some changes in the music business regarding Christian and inspirational bands. "There is more of a respect going on. I remember when we were awarded our Dove Awards (a sort of Christian Grammy). We all huddled backstage and said to each other, 'Now when people make fun of Christian bands, we're going to be included.'
"So we made the decision to embrace who we were. There are other bands who would have tried to distance themselves from the genre, but we wanted to be true to ourselves. And now, it seems our genre of music is much in demand."
As examples, Anderson cited Switchfoot and P.O.D. as bands that have found a following with the hard-rock crowd, and Jars of Clay, which found a college audience. "Even U2 and Bruce Springsteen's recent albums have had a spiritual revival feel. There was a point in time when music delved on the dark and scary places of life. And I think there have been people who wanted to claw their way out of the pits. And they look to bands like us to help them out.
"We write and perform songs about life. But we try to find ways to uplift people who are having problems. We don't try to dwell on the problems."
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"We were in Las Vegas," Anderson said by phone from Nashville, "and we just finished a show. We were watching the weather channel and saw one big color on the screen. We realized that that was our road to Salt Lake City. There were heavy snow advisories and the announcement went out that vehicles traveling needed to have chains. It was mandatory.
"It was a hard decision for us because Salt Lake had sold out, and so had Denver. We thought we could make it, but then we got back to reality and thought of our crew and the equipment."
Anderson said the band then discussed flying into Salt Lake City, since the weather here was OK. "So we started making plans to get tickets and rent equipment when we got to the venue, but then we stepped back from that plan. It didn't feel right. We all agreed that when we play Salt Lake we were going to give them a good show, not one that was thrown together.
"So, now we're coming back. We're going to hit Denver for two shows, then go to Colorado Springs, and by then we'll be all warmed up for Salt Lake City."
Anderson, guitarist/ Brad Avery, vocalist Mac Powell, guitarist Mark Lee and drummer David Carr formed Third Day in Atlanta, Ga., where they all still live.
"When I was a kid, I wanted to play music," said Anderson. "I tried out different instruments but liked the bass because it was the medium between guitar and drums. And there was the added bonus that no one wanted to play bass. They all want to play guitar, sing or play drums. So there was more opportunity for me to play in bands."
Anderson played in cover bands throughout his youth. But he also played with his church's youth group. "We had a pastor who encouraged us to play, and one day the other guys of Third Day were attending our youth group and we decided to put a band together. It was a natural thing. We didn't really think about becoming a Christian band. But we all were so passionate about our faith that it felt right."
For 15 years, Third Day has been on its musical ministry. And Anderson said he's seen some changes in the music business regarding Christian and inspirational bands. "There is more of a respect going on. I remember when we were awarded our Dove Awards (a sort of Christian Grammy). We all huddled backstage and said to each other, 'Now when people make fun of Christian bands, we're going to be included.'
"So we made the decision to embrace who we were. There are other bands who would have tried to distance themselves from the genre, but we wanted to be true to ourselves. And now, it seems our genre of music is much in demand."
As examples, Anderson cited Switchfoot and P.O.D. as bands that have found a following with the hard-rock crowd, and Jars of Clay, which found a college audience. "Even U2 and Bruce Springsteen's recent albums have had a spiritual revival feel. There was a point in time when music delved on the dark and scary places of life. And I think there have been people who wanted to claw their way out of the pits. And they look to bands like us to help them out.
"We write and perform songs about life. But we try to find ways to uplift people who are having problems. We don't try to dwell on the problems."
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Monday, August 3, 2009
Christian music news: THIRD DAY’S BRAD AVERY PENS “THANK YOU”
Latest christian music: Brad Avery, of GRAMMY-winning and multi-Platinum-certified Christian rock band Third Day, has co-penned “Thank You,” a stirring anthem selected as the new theme song for A Million Thanks, www.amillionthanks.org. Written with friend, Scott Thomas, “Thank You” is a stirring anthem written from the perspective of someone back home, writing a letter of gratitude to a soldier fighting somewhere across the globe. The song shares a common focus with this unique, charitable campaign.
The inspiration for “Thank You” began at an airport when Scott Thomas met a soldier who was departing for Fallujah after a two week visit with his family in the U.S. After a moving conversation, Scott felt led to reach out in some way, but didn't know what to do. With all of the negative news coverage of the war, none of which focused on our soldiers and their sacrifice, he decided to write a song to show his gratitude. With help from his good friend, Brad Avery, they put their thoughts and feelings to music.
Avery and Thomas hope to encourage soldiers and their families by letting them know the gratitude felt for their sacrifice for our country and our freedom. “We also hope to incite others to express their thanks verbally and through random acts of kindness to soldiers and their families,” shares Avery.
Another person moved to reach out in thanks to our soldiers is Shauna Fleming, a recent high school graduate from Orange, Calif. and founder of A Million Thanks. The year-round campaign was launched when Shauna was a freshman in order to show our U.S. Military Men and Women, past and present, appreciation for their sacrifices, dedication, and service to our country through our letters, emails, cards, prayers, and thoughts.
When Shauna heard “Thank You,” she loved it and decided to make it the campaign’s theme song. “‘Thank You’ is exactly what the A Million Thanks organization is all about,” she says. “The song lyrics match what Americans say in the millions of thank you letters that we have received and distributed to the troops around the world. We pray for them, we miss them and we want to thank them.”
A Million Thanks has collected and distributed over three million thank you letters and cards to U.S. military members since March, 2004. Along the way, Fleming has partnered with General Motors to further the efforts of her organization. GM featured Fleming in a series of national commercials aired during the month of May, National Military Appreciation Month. In the ads, Fleming asks viewers to thank our military men and women by writing a thank you letter and depositing them in special A Million Thanks mailboxes at all 3,500 Buick, Pontiac and GMC dealers across the country. Their goal collecting one million thank you letters during the month of May was achieved.
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The inspiration for “Thank You” began at an airport when Scott Thomas met a soldier who was departing for Fallujah after a two week visit with his family in the U.S. After a moving conversation, Scott felt led to reach out in some way, but didn't know what to do. With all of the negative news coverage of the war, none of which focused on our soldiers and their sacrifice, he decided to write a song to show his gratitude. With help from his good friend, Brad Avery, they put their thoughts and feelings to music.
Avery and Thomas hope to encourage soldiers and their families by letting them know the gratitude felt for their sacrifice for our country and our freedom. “We also hope to incite others to express their thanks verbally and through random acts of kindness to soldiers and their families,” shares Avery.
Another person moved to reach out in thanks to our soldiers is Shauna Fleming, a recent high school graduate from Orange, Calif. and founder of A Million Thanks. The year-round campaign was launched when Shauna was a freshman in order to show our U.S. Military Men and Women, past and present, appreciation for their sacrifices, dedication, and service to our country through our letters, emails, cards, prayers, and thoughts.
When Shauna heard “Thank You,” she loved it and decided to make it the campaign’s theme song. “‘Thank You’ is exactly what the A Million Thanks organization is all about,” she says. “The song lyrics match what Americans say in the millions of thank you letters that we have received and distributed to the troops around the world. We pray for them, we miss them and we want to thank them.”
A Million Thanks has collected and distributed over three million thank you letters and cards to U.S. military members since March, 2004. Along the way, Fleming has partnered with General Motors to further the efforts of her organization. GM featured Fleming in a series of national commercials aired during the month of May, National Military Appreciation Month. In the ads, Fleming asks viewers to thank our military men and women by writing a thank you letter and depositing them in special A Million Thanks mailboxes at all 3,500 Buick, Pontiac and GMC dealers across the country. Their goal collecting one million thank you letters during the month of May was achieved.
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