''Christmas Offerings'' is the seventh full-length album by the

Christian rock Christian rock is a form of rock music that features lyrics focusing on matters of Christian faith, often with an emphasis on Jesus in Christianity, Jesus. This music is typically performed by Christians, Christian individuals. The extent to whi ...

band

Third Day Third Day was a Christian rock band formed in Marietta, Georgia in 1991. The band was founded by lead singer Mac Powell, guitarist Mark Lee (both of whom were the only constant members) and Billy Wilkins. The band's name is a reference to the ...

. It was released on October 17, 2006. "Away in a Manger", "Silent Night", "The First Noel" and "Do You Hear What I Hear" are all live versions. "Christmas Like a Child", "Born in Bethlehem", "Merry Christmas" and "Jesus, Light of the World" are original songs recorded in studio.

Track listing

Awards

In 2007, the album won a

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for Christmas Album of the Year at the

38th GMA Dove Awards The 38th Annual GMA Dove Awards were held on April 25, 2007 recognizing accomplishments of musicians for the year 2006. The show was held at the Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville, Tennessee, and was hosted by Brian Littrell, Natalie Grant, and Do ...

.38th Annual GMA Awards
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Personnel

Third Day *

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 ...

– acoustic guitar, lead and backing vocals * Brad Avery – guitars * Mark Lee – guitars * Tai Anderson – bass * David Carr – drums Additional musicians * Scotty Wilbanks – acoustic piano, keyboards,

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* Blaine Barcus –

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(5) * Worldwide Groove Corporation – string arrangements (3, 4, 13) * Brandon Brooks – cello (7, 8, 10) * Pat Barrett – backing vocals * Don McCollister – backing vocals

Production

* Terry Hemmings – executive producer * Third Day – producers * Don McCollister – producer, engineer, mixing * Laura Harrington – assistant engineer * Jonathan Medley – assistant engineer * Kris Sampson – assistant engineer * Tony Terrebonne – assistant engineer, additional engineer * Craig White – string engineer (3, 4, 13) * Hank Williams – mastering at MasterMix (Nashville, Tennessee) * Blaine Barcus – A&R * Michelle Pearson – A&R production * Tai Anderson – art direction * Stephanie McBrayer – art direction * Tim Parker – art direction * Stephanie Waldrop – art direction * Bert Sumner – design * Robert Ascroft – photography * Traci Sgrignoli – make-up, hair stylist

References

{{Authority control Third Day albums Essential Records (Christian) albums 2006 Christmas albums Christmas albums by American artists