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Greg Long (singer)

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Greg Long
Background information
Birth nameGregory Alan Long
Born (1966-12-12) December 12, 1966 (age 57)
OriginAberdeen, South Dakota, USA
GenresCCM
Occupation(s)Musician, songwriter
InstrumentVocals
Years active1994–present
LabelsEMI, Sparrow

Greg Long (born December 12, 1966 in Sisseton, South Dakota[1]) is a contemporary Christian Music solo artist[2][3] and also a member of the contemporary Christian pop group Avalon.

Long was born in Aberdeen, South Dakota. He began singing at the age of 2, in his father's revivals.[4] He is married to fellow band member Janna Long[5] and they have three daughters.

Long has had four number-one hits on contemporary Christian charts: "How Long?" (a duet with Margaret Becker) from his first solo album, then "What a Friend" and "Think About Jesus" in 1995 and "Love the Lord" in 1996.[4] Long is a GMA Dove Award nominee.[6]

Discography

References

  1. ^ Greg Long News - Christian Music Fancast Retrieved 2018-11-16.
  2. ^ Bush, John. "Biography: Greg Long". AMG. Retrieved 14 May 2010.
  3. ^ DeBoer, Terry (March 11, 1999). "Inspiration for songs just seems to sneak up on Greg Long", The Grand Rapids Press, p. F1.
  4. ^ a b 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.

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