Greg Long

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

Background

Long was born in Aberdeen, South Dakota. He began singing at the age of 2, in his father's revivals. He is married to fellow Avalon band member Janna Long.

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 .

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)