Third Day to Reunite for 30th Anniversary Tour

Finding a way to curate a memorable concert from a dozen albums isn’t straightforward, yet Mac Powell, frontman of Third Day, expresses that the band is prepared. They’re ready to reconnect after over a decade, geared up to perform for their fans, and to honor the faith that originally brought them together.

Next spring, Powell will join his former bandmates Mark Lee, David Kerr, and Ty Anderson for their much-anticipated 30th anniversary tour, marking about 11 years since their last performance before disbanding.

The group reshaped the Christian music landscape with 13 studio albums and earned 11 Grammy nominations, securing four wins, alongside numerous other accolades.

“We didn’t want to label it as the Third Day era, but we came pretty close,” Powell commented.

Since their last collaboration, Powell pursued a solo career while his bandmates ventured into different paths. However, he feels a renewed bond has formed among them. “We’ve become more connected,” he remarked.

“We gathered for dinner at my house recently—it was the first time all four of us had been together in a decade,” Powell told a headline.

Powell prefers to think of it as not so much a breakup. “Instead of splitting up,” he noted, “I always hoped we could find a way to play music together again—whether that be tours, festivals, or cruises.”

“A couple of years ago, we began discussing what that might look like, how to make it happen, and thankfully, that dream is coming together for next spring.”

The band’s formation was quite organic—Powell and Mark Lee initially teamed up as a duo, eventually meeting Kerr and Anderson in the early ’90s.

“We played in their youth group, and that’s where the band really started,” he reminisced.

Third Day recorded their first major-label album in 1996.

“By the time we hit five years as a band, we really found our identity,” Powell reflected. “The idea was to record some music, perform across the country, and hopefully create a sustainable career from it.”

Now, Powell is enthusiastic about performing with his long-time collaborators once more.

“I love being with other musicians, whether it’s with Third Day or my solo projects. Making music together and sharing it with an audience is incredibly special,” he said.

“I enjoy sharing my faith. It’s been remarkable to witness how God has transformed my life and how I can share that journey.”

Interestingly, Powell’s voice still carries the same soulful quality, nearly unchanged since the 1990s.

“I can’t hit very high or low notes. I joke about my range being just enough for good taste, but I’ve learned to use it effectively,” he noted, adding that he doesn’t push his limits too much.

For the upcoming concert, fans can expect an extensive set list spanning over two hours. Zach Williams will be opening.

“We’re planning to include a bit from every album—hits and some deeper cuts that fans might know but weren’t huge radio singles,” Powell mentioned. “Our goal is to fit in as much music as possible.”

Tickets will go on sale at 10 a.m. local time on Friday, June 27.