Mark David Lee (born May 29, 1973) is an American musician known as the guitarist and a founding member of the Christian rock 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 ...

. He and vocalist

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 ...

were the only original members present throughout the band's entire history. Third Day has amassed album sales of over 6 million units. Lee has performed over 1,200 shows with the band, traveling throughout the United States, Europe, Australia, Brazil, and South Africa. In 2008, Third Day became the first Christian artist to embark on a

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tour, performing for American troops in Iraq and Kuwait. As a songwriter, Lee has co-written over 20 number-one songs with Third Day. He is the principal writer of “Sky Falls Down” and “Alien”, both named GMA Rock Song of the Year; and "Show Me Your Glory", the 2003

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Song of the Year. Lee has written songs with or for numerous other artists, including

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, Kim Hill,

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, and

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. Mark also wrote

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. This song, written along with

Kutless Kutless is an American Christian rock band from Portland, Oregon, formed in 1999. Since their formation, they have released multiple studio albums and one live album, '' Live from Portland''. They have sold over 3 million records worldwide. ...

, became a #1 hit and the title track of their album

. Lee published his debut memoir, ''Hurt Road: The Music, the Memories, and the Miles Between'', on September 5, 2017, through Revell Books. Lee is originally from

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. He currently lives in Marietta, Georgia with his wife Stephanie, and his daughters Abbie and Kitty.

Discography

With Third Day

* ''

'' (1996) * ''

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'' (1997) * ''

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'' (1999) * '' Offerings: A Worship Album'' (2000) * ''

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'' (2001) * '' Offerings II: All I Have To Give'' (2003) * ''

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'' (2004) * '' Wherever You Are'' (2005) * ''

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'' (2008) * ''

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'' (2010) * ''

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'' (2012) * '' Lead Us Back: Songs of Worship'' (2015) * ''Revival'' (2017)

Solo

*
Unshakable Heart EP
' (2018)
Your Love Will Find Me - Single
(2019)
How To Feel Alive - Single
(2019)
Finest Hour - Single
(2021)

References

External links

Mark Lee's blog
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