Third Day and Jars of Clay Coming to Crown Coliseum - Sunday December 2nd!

The Christmas Offerings Tour, featuring GRAMMY-winning rock band Third Day and very special guest Jars of Clay, will stop at the Crown Coliseum on Sunday, December 2 at 7 p.m., the Crown Center announced today.

In the spirit of the season, Third Day will be giving a portion of the proceeds to Jars of Clay’s Blood:Water Mission and will encourage fans to join them in giving. “I think our fans, and fans of Jars of Clay, are very giving people, and have expressed interest in joining us in giving to those who are in need during the holidays. We’re also going to be partnering with a number of other highly regarded, charitable organizations, in addition to the Blood:Water Mission, that concert goers can consider giving to,” shares Third Day’s Tai Anderson

Over the past decade, Third Day has racked up 24 Number 1 radio singles and sold more than six million albums, with RIAA certifications including one Platinum record, one Platinum DVD and six Gold records. The band has garnered 24 career Dove Awards, two GRAMMY Awards (from seven previous nominations), two consecutive American Music Award nods, multiple ASCAP honors, and has developed an historic partnership with Chevrolet. Third Day has maintained a touring record second-to-none by playing for audiences reaching into the millions. In addition to these many accolades, the band is most proud of its humanitarian efforts that include raising nearly $200,000 for the victims of hurricanes Katrina and Rita and encouraging over 15,000 fans to sponsor children across the globe through the work of World Vision.

Jars of Clay launched its career with the universal hit, “Flood,” in 1995. Since then, the band has amassed nearly six million in career sales along with several RIAA certifications (Five Gold, Two Platinum and One Double Platinum) an American Music Award nod, 17 Number 1 radio hits, and numerous film credits and BMI honors for songwriting and performing.

While celebrated for its music and writing, Jars of Clay is most concerned with the needs in Africa. Compelled to make a difference, members Dan Haseltine, Stephen Mason, Matt Odmark and Charlie Lowell founded the Blood:Water Mission in early 2002. The first effort of this non-profit was the “1000 Wells Project” with a goal of raising funds to build, rebuild and repair 1000 wells in urban and rural areas of sub-Saharan Africa. To date, 200 wells have been constructed bringing clean water to more than 100,000 people.

Tickets are $27 to $37 and go on sale Saturday, October 27 at 10 a.m. Military and group discounts are available at the Crown Center box office. Tickets may be purchased at the Crown Center Box Office, all Ticketmaster outlets, Ticketmaster.com or by calling 910-223-2900.

The Crown Center is owned and operated by Cumberland County. Located in Fayetteville, North Carolina, the complex features a 60,000 square-foot exposition center, a 2,400-seat theatre, a 4,500-seat arena and a 10,000-seat coliseum. This year marks the 10th anniversary of the Crown Coliseum, the 20th anniversary of the Crown Exposition Center and the 40th anniversary of the Crown Arena and the Crown Theatre. For more information, visit www.AtTheCrown.com.