Greg Long (born December 12, 1966) is an American contemporary Christian music solo artistDeBoer, Terry (March 11, 1999). "Inspiration for songs just seems to sneak up on Greg Long", The Grand Rapids Press, p. F1. and also a member of the contemporary Christian pop group Avalon.
Background
Long was born in Aberdeen, South Dakota.Greg Long News - Christian Music Fancast Retrieved November 16, 2018. He began singing at the age of 2, in his father's revivals.Bailey, Mike (July 17, 1997). "It's been a Long road for this rising star", The Columbian. He is married to fellow Avalon band member Janna Long.Granger, Thom (April 25, 2004). "Never Givin' Up", Crosswalk.com. Retrieved May 27, 2012.
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 . Long was a 1998 GMA Dove Award nominee.(May 31, 1998). "Funny and he can sing, too", Sunday News, p. H3.
In 2003, Long joined Avalon, replacing founding member Michael Passons.
Discography
Cross My Heart (Myrrh Records/Pakaderm Records 1994) Days of Grace (Myrrh Records 1996) Jesus Saves (Word Records 1998) Now (Myrrh Records 2000) Born Again (Christian Records 2004) The Definitive Collection (Word Records 2008 compilation album)
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