Mac Powell (born Johnny Mac Powell; December 25, 1972), originally from Clanton, Alabama, 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 prior to their disbandment in 2018. Powell also delves into country music, having released several independent country albums.[1] As of 2021, he continues his career in Christian music as a solo artist.[2]
Mac Powell | |
|---|---|
 Mac Powell at Glory Revealed II | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Johnny Mac Powell |
| Born | December 25, 1972 Clanton, Alabama, U.S. |
| Origin | Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. |
| Genres | |
| Occupations | Songwriter, producer, musician |
| Instruments | Vocals, guitar |
| Years active | 1994–present |
| Labels | GrayDot, Reunion, Essential Capitol Christian Music Group |
| Website | macpowell |
Powell won Male Vocalist of the Year at the Gospel Music Association's 2002 Dove Awards.[3]
Background
editAfter 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.
Independent projects
editPowell 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 [4][5]
- 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)
Producer
edit- 2004, Co-producer on Fusebox's Once Again album
- 2009, Co-producer on Revive's Chorus of the Saints album
Discography
editAlbums
edit| Title | Album details | Peak position | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| US Christ [6] |
US Heat [7] |
US Country [8] |
US Ind [9] | ||
| Mac Powell |
|
— | 31 | 66 | — |
| Southpaw |
|
— | — | — | — |
| Mac Powell and the Family Reunion[A] | — | — | — | — | |
| December (Mac Powell and the Family Reunion) |
|
— | — | — | — |
| Back Again[B] (Mac Powell and the Family Reunion) |
|
— | 4 | — | 24 |
| New Creation |
|
3 | — | — | — |
Notes
- ^ 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.
Singles as lead artist
edit| Year | Single | Peak position | Album | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| US Christ. [15] |
US Christ. Airplay [16] |
US Christ. AC [16] | |||
| 2019 | "Back Again"[17] | — | — | — | Mac Powell and the Family Reunion |
| "Away In A Manger / Joy To The World" with Brandon Heath |
— | 42 | — | December | |
| 2021 | "River of Life" | 20 | 12 | 13 | New Creation |
| "Jesus Christ is Born" | — | 41 | 20 | Non-album single | |
| 2022 | "New Creation" | 9 | 2 | 4 | New Creation |
| 2023 | "1991" | — | 28 | — | |
| "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" | — | 29 | 26 | Christmas | |
| 2024 | "I Love Jesus" | — | — | 30 | |
Singles as featured artist
edit| Year | Single | Artist | Peak position | Album | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| US Christian [15] |
US Country [18] | ||||
| 2005 | "Believe Me Now" | Steven Curtis Chapman featuring Mac Powell | 27 | — | All Things New |
| 2007 | "By His Wounds" | Glory Revealed featuring Mac Powell, Mark Hall, Steven Curtis Chapman, and Brian Littrell | 8 | — | Glory Revealed |
| 2009 | "Over the Next Hill" | Brooks & Dunn featuring Mac Powell | — | 55 | Billy: The Early Years (soundtrack) |
| 2017 | "Open Hands" | Laura Story featuring Mac Powell | 30 | — | Open Hands |
Compilation contributions
edit| Released | Song | Album | Label(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 23, 2011 | When Love Sees You (Jesus) | Music Inspired by The Story | EMI Christian Music |
References
edit- ^ "Third Day Frontman Launches New Chapter With Mac Powell & the Family Reunion: Listen to 'Back Again'". Billboard. June 6, 2019. Retrieved November 2, 2021.
- ^ "Mac Powell - New Creation". jesusfreakhideout.com. October 15, 2021. 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.
- ^ a b "Chart History - Mac Powell". Billboard. Retrieved December 2, 2020.
- ^ a b "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.
External links
editWikimedia Commons has media related to Mac Powell.
- Mac Powell discography at MusicBrainz