Greg Long (singer)

Greg Long (born December 12, 1966) is an American contemporary Christian music solo artist[1][2] and also a member of the contemporary Christian pop group Avalon.

Greg Long
Background information
Birth nameGregory Alan Long
Born (1966-12-12) December 12, 1966
OriginAberdeen, South Dakota, US
GenresContemporary Christian music
Occupation(s)Musician, songwriter
Instrument(s)Vocals
Years active1994–present
LabelsMyrrh/Pakaderm, Word, Christian

Background

Long was born in Aberdeen, South Dakota.[3] He began singing at the age of two, in his father's revivals.[4] He is married to fellow Avalon band member Janna Long.[5]

As a solo artist, Long has had 8 songs reach No. 1 on the Contemporary Christian charts: "How Long?" (a duet with Margaret Becker) in 1994 from his first solo album, then "What a Friend" and "Think About Jesus" in 1995, "Love the Lord" in 1996, "We Love You Jesus", "Jesus Saves" and "Mercy Said No" in 1998, and "Sufficiency of Grace" in 2000 .[4] Long was a 1998 GMA Dove Award nominee.[6]

In 2003, Long joined Avalon, replacing founding member Michael Passons.[7]

Discography

References
  1. Bush, John. "Biography: Greg Long". AMG. Retrieved May 14, 2010.
  2. DeBoer, Terry (March 11, 1999). "Inspiration for songs just seems to sneak up on Greg Long", The Grand Rapids Press, p. F1.
  3. Greg Long News - Christian Music Fancast Retrieved November 16, 2018.
  4. Bailey, Mike (July 17, 1997). "It's been a Long road for this rising star", The Columbian.
  5. Granger, Thom (April 25, 2004). "Never Givin' Up", Crosswalk.com. Retrieved May 27, 2012.
  6. (May 31, 1998). "Funny and he can sing, too", Sunday News, p. H3.
  7. "Expressions :: Spinnaker". July 18, 2009. Archived from the original on July 18, 2009. Retrieved December 18, 2021.
  8. "Greg Long – Cross My Heart (1994, CD)". 1994. Retrieved August 5, 2021 – via www.discogs.com.
  9. "Days of Grace - Greg Long | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic". Retrieved August 5, 2021 – via www.allmusic.com.
  10. "Jesus Saves - Greg Long | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic". Retrieved August 5, 2021 – via www.allmusic.com.
  11. "Now - Greg Long | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic". Retrieved August 5, 2021 – via www.allmusic.com.
  12. "Review: Born Again - Greg Long | Cross Rhythms". www.crossrhythms.co.uk. Retrieved August 5, 2021.
  13. "The Definitive Collection - Greg Long | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic". Retrieved August 5, 2021 – via www.allmusic.com.
  14. "Greg Long – The Definitive Collection (2007, CD)". Retrieved August 5, 2021 – via www.discogs.com.


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