Mac Powell

Mac Powell (born Johnny Mac Powell; December 25, 1972), originally from Clanton, Alabama, United States, is an American singer, songwriter, producer, and musician who formed the Christian rock band Third Day with guitarist Mark Lee, with both of them being the only continuous members of the band, as well as being a solo artist. Powell also delves into country music, having released several independent country albums. Powell won Male Vocalist of the Year at the Gospel Music Association's 2002 Dove Awards. After his family moved from Alabama to Georgia, Powell attended McEachern High School in Powder Springs, Georgia, where he met Lee and became involved in a band known as "Nuclear Hoedown". This experience resulted in further collaboration when he began writing songs about his faith, formed a Christian band called Third Day, and eventually landed a record deal with Gray Dot Records. Powell lives in Atlanta, Georgia, with his wife, Aimee and five children: Scout, Cash, Camie Love, Emmanuel, and Birdie Clare. Powell has collaborated with other artists on numerous occasions, most notably in the City on a Hill series, and more recently in the Glory Revealed series. Credits include: 2000, "Seize the Day" and "I Can Hear You" on Carolyn Arends' Seize the Day and Other Stories 2000, "God of Wonders" (with Cliff & Danielle Young of Caedmon's Call) and "I Remember You" (with Gene Eugene) on City on a Hill: Songs of Worship and Praise 2000, "Sheltering Tree" Additional personnel/vocals on NewSong's Sheltering Tree 2002, "Sing Alleluia" (with Jennifer Knapp) "Our Great God" (with Fernando Ortega) on City on a Hill: Sing Alleluia 2002, "Mountain of God" on Max Lucado's album Traveling Light: Songs From the 23rd Psalm 2002, "It's Christmas Time" (with Derri Daugherty, Out of Eden, Sara Groves, Dan Haseltine, Leigh Nash, Michael Tait, Cliff & Danielle Young of Caedmon's Call, Terry Scott Taylor and Christine Byrd) on City on a Hill: It's Christmas Time 2003, "Friends 2003" a special tribute to and featuring Michael W. Smith 2003, "Love Lifted Me" (with Randy Travis) on Worship and Faith 2004, "We Keep To Our Throne From Weeping" (with Jeff Deyo) on Light 2004, "I See Love" (with Steven Curtis Chapman and Bart Millard) on The Passion of the Christ: Songs 2004, "Believe Me Now" (Backing vocalist with Jason Wade of the band Lifehouse) on Steven Curtis Chapman's All Things New 2007, "By His Wounds" (with Steven Curtis Chapman, Brian Littrell & Mark Hall) on Glory Revealed 2008, "Fly Away" with GRITS on Reiterate 2008, "Over the Next Hill" (with Brooks & Dunn) on Billy: The Early Years (soundtrack) 2010, "Carry Me" from Jenny & Tyler's Faint Not 2012, Mac Powell Country album - August 1, 2012 (500 copy limited pre-release) and August 21, 2012 general release date 2014, Southpaw Country album - October 14, 2014 2015, "Make Me a Believer" from Andy Mineo's "Uncomfortable" album 2015, "I Can't Save Myself" from Morgan Harper Nichols' Morgan Harper Nichols album 2018, Mac Powell and the Family Reunion - (May 30 to June 27, 2018 limited sale) 2004, Co-producer on Fusebox's Once Again album 2009, Co-producer on Revive's Chorus of the Saints album Mac Powell and the Family Reunion was not released by a record label, but made available at the artist's shows and website. The following year it morphed into the Back Again album with 5 additional tracks when released by the Thirty Tigers record label. Back Again was previously partially available at the artist's shows and website with the title Mac Powell and the Family Reunion. "Third Day Frontman Launches New Chapter With Mac Powell & the Family Reunion: Listen to 'Back Again'". Billboard. June 6, 2019. Retrieved November 2, 2021. "Third Day's Mac Powell named Male vocalist of year". BaptistPress. April 25, 2002. Retrieved July 25, 2022. "Country Album". Billboard. Retrieved July 23, 2012. "Country Album". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved August 5, 2012. "Mac Powell Album & Song Chart History - Top Christian Albums". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved November 2, 2021. "Mac Powell Album & Song Chart History - Heatseekers Albums". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved August 30, 2012. "Mac Powell Album & Song Chart History - Country Albums". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved August 30, 2012. "Mac Powell Album & Song Chart History - Independent Albums". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved November 2, 2021. Matt Bjorke (October 27, 2014). "The Weekly Release Report: October 27, 2014". RoughStock. Retrieved October 29, 2014. "Mac Powell and the Family Reunion". Archived from the original on July 15, 2018. Retrieved July 15, 2018. "Mac Powell and the Family Reunion". Jesusfreakhideout.com. Retrieved November 2, 2021. "December - Mac Powell and the Family Reunion". Jesusfreakhideout.com. Retrieved November 2, 2021. "Back Again - Mac Powell and the Family Reunion". Jesusfreakhideout.com. Retrieved November 2, 2021. "Chart History - Mac Powell". Billboard. Retrieved December 2, 2020. "Chart History - Mac Powell". Billboard. Retrieved December 2, 2020. "Mac Powell and the Family Reunion Releases 'Back Again'". CCM Magazine. June 27, 2019. Retrieved December 2, 2020. "Chart History - Mac Powell". Billboard. Retrieved December 2, 2020. 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