Acclaimed worship band David Crowder Band will accompany Third Day on the spring 2006 tour, scheduled to begin in mid-February.

Fresh off a busy season preparing for the November 1 release of Wherever You Are, Third Day frontman Mac Powell expressed his anticipation for the Atlanta band's return to the road, and his appreciation for his new tour mates. "We are extremely excited about the spring tour with David Crowder Band. They are one of the best 'live' bands that I have ever seen, so I can't wait to perform on the same stage with them," Powell says. "This is going to be a great night of music, worship and community."

Powell's counterpart within David Crowder Band concurs. "We couldn't be more excited about hitting the road with Third Day. These guys are the best!" says David Crowder. "What they have done in the industry and the church is inspiring and we're completely honored to be sharing their stage."

David Huffman, COO Creative Trust, Inc., comments, "We can't wait for fans to experience the heart of Third Day and David Crowder Band this spring. It will be an entertaining and spiritually charged night!"

The 12-song CD package for Wherever You Are will offer fans three different themed album covers (two as limited editions) plus a free-with-purchase bonus CD. The project's first single, "Cry Out To Jesus" was added to many major radio station play lists in heavy rotation at the end of August after radio promoters heard early clips, and is now being used as anchor music for various hurricane relief effort campaigns due to its fitting message of hope. Third Day offered "Cry Out To Jesus" as a free download on its website, www.ThirdDay.com.

In addition to an extensive promotional radio tour that launched on Sept. 9, the band will kick off the "Third Day All Access: Stories and Songs Tour" with long time touring partner, Chevrolet. The event will hit eight southeast cities and will kick off with a live, hour-long simulcast airing on SKY 1 Radio Networks and www.ThirdDay.com. Immediately following the first event, scheduled for Nov. 1 at 8 PM EST, the band will unveil its new website design. Please visit www.thirddayallaccess.com for a list of cities and an opportunity to register to be a part of these unique events.

Stretching the musical boundaries of worship music and widely known for his engaging live performance, David Crowder Band has captured the attention of such significant media as the New York Times, CNN, FOX News and more. Nominated for three GMA Music Awards this year, the path of illumination has been an adventurous one for the band. Following its own headline tours, a major tour with Michael W. Smith and MercyMe and two very successful side recordings, their third national release, A Collision, debuted at No. 39 on Billboard's Top 200 sales chart, No. 2 on iTunes album chart and No. 4 on the overall digital chart. On most Sundays, David Crowder Band makes it a point to get back to University Baptist Church, a church they helped found on the campus of Baylor University in Waco, TX. For more information, visit www.DavidCrowderBand.com.

Third Day has amassed 21 #1 radio singles, sales of more than five million albums, 23 Dove Awards, two Grammy Awards, an American Music Award nod, and a performance slot at the 2004 Republican National Convention. They have developed a groundbreaking partnership with Chevrolet and are known world wide for a riveting live show and sold-out tours.

Maintaining a passion for helping those in need, Third Day supports Habitat for Humanity, DATA and World Vision's Hope Child initiative and has been covered by media outlets including The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, NBC Nightly News, ABC News Nightline, 60 Minutes, Anderson Cooper 360, CNN Headline News, Hannity & Colmes, Weekend Live with Tony Snow, Your World with Neal Cavuto, The Boston Globe, USA Today, the LA Times and Newsweek.


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