Greg Long (singer)
American contemporary Christian singer
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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.
December 12, 1966
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| Background information | |
| Born | Gregory Alan Long December 12, 1966 |
| Origin | Aberdeen, South Dakota, US |
| Genres | Contemporary Christian music |
| Occupations | Musician, songwriter |
| Instrument | Vocals |
| Years active | 1994–present |
| Labels | Myrrh/Pakaderm, Word, Christian |
Background
Long was born in Aberdeen, South Dakota.[3] He began singing at the age of 2, in his father's revivals.[4] He is married to fellow Avalon band member Janna Long.[5]
As a solo artist, Long has had eight 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
- Cross My Heart (Myrrh Records/Pakaderm Records 1994)
- Days of Grace (Myrrh Records 1996)[8]
- Jesus Saves (Word Records 1998)[9]
- Now (Myrrh Records 2000)[10]
- Born Again (Christian Records 2004)[11]
- The Definitive Collection (Word Records 2008 compilation album)[12]
