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In a year hallmarked by fear, tragedy, and dissent, Three Days, the latest project from Benny DiChiara and Empowered, provided a light in the darkness, as it reminded people of God's restoration, healing, and unconditional love.
The band's sophomore project, Three Days, not only yielded multiple No. 1's; it was the band's first release since DiChiara endured a life-altering injury that threatened to end his music ministry entirely. His journey of healing made the project's achievements all the more significant.
In October 2015, DiChiara suffered a fall that left him with a concussion and closed fracture of the skull base with subarachnoid, subdural, and extradural hemorrhage. This traumatic brain injury (TBI) could have easily taken his life or permanently incapacitated him.
"I absolutely remember nothing from the first month after my injury," he says of his long, often winding road to recovery. "As I recovered, the injury did not affect my ability to make music. I was afraid I would lose that gifting. Instead, He has elevated that gift."
DiChiara's talent and determination did not go unnoticed. Three Days producer Mikey Howard first heard the band when they opened for his own Dove Award-nominated band, 7eventh Time Down. "I was impressed by their passion for music and their craft," says Howard, best known for "God is on the Move," his band's No. 1 radio single on Billboard's Christian AC Indicator chart.
"But more importantly, I loved their passion for Jesus!" Howard continues. "It was an honor to work with them on this project."
The high caliber of the studio recording is reflected in the production quality of the music videos. "Three Days" was filmed by Richy Long and Gary Governale of LA Post Group in Baton Rouge, who also directed the shoot.
"When people see our videos, they might not realize all of the hard work and excellence that goes on behind the scenes, and that's what we have learned to expect from Richy and Gary with each video shoot that they do. They help elevate our message by using the talents God has given them."
That commitment to excellence is making an impact on Christian radio around the country, with many industry insiders taking note of the band's fresh sound and relevant messaging.
"Empowered has a high-quality original sound that resonates with the young, old, and every soul in between," says Shelby Lewis of Miracle 89.1 FM.
"The music is positive, high energy, and has an undeniable love for Jesus in it. The messages within really hit home," says Brian Tucker of Christian Mix 106.
A living testament to the healing power of an all-mighty God, Benny DiChiara and Empowered are proof-positive that, while God's plans are not always our plans, they are always higher and greater.
Three Days—the project, the song, and the video—are multi-sensory reminders of a sovereign God whom not even death can contain.
"Jesus took care of everything in just three days. And that includes you!" says DiChiara. "I hope that you will let others know what He has done for you in your life so that they may receive this precious gift as well. Eternity is ours if we just believe."
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