After 10 years of writing and performing songs as a career, Long is more aware of his role and persuaded by the part that his brand of music plays in the life of those who will listen. “Music and story are both messengers”, says Long, “the Message, ‘You are not alone’, is worth carrying, at any cost”. “If you find me on the road dead, I hope you will find me with the message in my hands”, he says with a grin.
Ryan grew up in East Tennessee and has stayed. His grandfather was a “folk” singer ...
After 10 years of writing and performing songs as a career, Long is more aware of his role and persuaded by the part that his brand of music plays in the life of those who will listen. “Music and story are both messengers”, says Long, “the Message, ‘You are not alone’, is worth carrying, at any cost”. “If you find me on the road dead, I hope you will find me with the message in my hands”, he says with a grin.
Ryan grew up in East Tennessee and has stayed. His grandfather was a “folk” singer who combed the Appalachians collecting songs that he would later sing and play for various audiences. Now, Long carries the gift with him as he goes.
Long has sold over 60,000 of his 4 recordings independently and another 40,000 songs on itunes. He performs nationally for over 15,000 high school students each year. The majority of his work is with Young Life, a global non-profit mission for kids.
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