Third Day is a Christian rock band formed in 1991 in Marietta, Georgia, by Mac Powell and Mark Lee. Writers of songs that became worship standards like God of Wonders and Cry Out to Jesus, they have sold more than seven million albums and won four Grammy Awards, before splitting up in 2018 and reforming in 2025.
Third Day was born in 1991 in Marietta, Georgia, around singer Mac Powell and guitarist Mark Lee, joined by Billy Wilkins and then by David Carr on drums and Tai Anderson on bass. The band's name refers to the resurrection of Jesus, which took place on the third day after his crucifixion. After two self-released albums, the band signed with Reunion Records in 1994 and found its first mainstream rock radio success with Nothing at All.
In the 2000s, Third Day established itself as one of the most-played worship rock bands in churches, with songs like God of Wonders and Cry Out to Jesus, which was certified gold. The band has earned four Grammy Awards and 24 Dove Awards, before announcing its breakup in 2018 at the end of a farewell tour. In 2025, Mac Powell, Mark Lee, David Carr, and Tai Anderson announced their reunion for a thirtieth-anniversary tour planned for 2026.
- Origin
- Marietta, Georgia, USA
- Style
- Christian rock, southern rock
- Active since
- 1991 (split from 2018 to 2025, reunion tour in 2026)
- Good to know
- Four Grammy Awards and 24 Dove Awards; the song Cry Out to Jesus was certified gold.
How did Third Day get started?
The band formed in 1991 in Marietta, Georgia, around high school friends Mac Powell and Mark Lee, soon joined by David Carr and Tai Anderson, whom they met at a church event in 1992. The name Third Day refers to the resurrection of Jesus.
After two independent albums, the band signed with Reunion Records in 1994. Their self-titled debut album found real commercial success and put Nothing at All on mainstream rock radio, a rare feat for a Christian band at the time.
What makes Third Day unique?
Third Day managed to blend southern rock guitars with worship songs that became congregational standards, like God of Wonders and Cry Out to Jesus, the latter certified gold. The band also released a series of albums entirely devoted to worship music, under the name Offerings, which influenced a whole generation of worship in English-speaking churches.
Where should you start with Third Day?
Start with Cry Out to Jesus if you're going through a hard time, or with God of Wonders for a congregational song carried by generations of believers. The album Revelation (2008) shows the maturity of their sound well, before the farewell tour of 2018 and the band's reunion in 2025.
songs
God of Wonders (Live From The Farewell Tour)
Now one of the most widely covered worship songs in churches around the world, this song celebrates the greatness of God's creation.
I Need A Miracle (Live From The Farewell Tour)
Taken from the album Move (2010), this song expresses total dependence on God while waiting for him to move.
Revelation (Live From The Farewell Tour)
The title track from the 2008 album of the same name, this song expresses the desire to know God more deeply.
Discography
- 2017Revival
- 2015Lead Us Back: Songs of Worship
- 2012Miracle
- 2010Move
- 2008Revelation
- 2005Wherever You Are
- 2001Come Together
- 1999Time
- 1996Third Day
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Third Day?
Third Day is an American Christian rock band formed in 1991 in Georgia, known for worship songs like God of Wonders and Cry Out to Jesus, and honored with four Grammy Awards.
Does Third Day still exist?
The band had split up in 2018 after a farewell tour, but Mac Powell, Mark Lee, David Carr, and Tai Anderson reunited in 2025 for a thirtieth-anniversary tour in 2026.
What is Third Day's best-known song?
Cry Out to Jesus, released in 2005 and certified gold, and God of Wonders, which became a standard sung in many churches, are their most recognizable songs.
Is Third Day a Christian band?
Yes, Third Day has been a contemporary Christian music band since its formation in 1991, with a name that refers directly to the resurrection of Jesus.
Where can you listen to Third Day?
Third Day's albums are available on streaming platforms, and their official YouTube channel features concert clips and live videos.
Who sings in Third Day?
Mac Powell has been the band's lead singer since it was formed, joined by Mark Lee, David Carr, and Tai Anderson in the current lineup.