Avalon (L to R): Greg and Janna Long, Jody McBrayer, Melissa Greene

Avalon is a Contemporary Christian Music group, known for their harmonic singing and somewhat electronic sound. Current members include Melissa Greene, Janna Long and her husband Greg, and Jody McBrayer. Previous members include Michael Passons, Nikki Hassman and Cherie Adams. Image File history File links Avalonccm. ... Image File history File links Avalonccm. ... Greg Long is a member of the Christian band Avalon. ... Janna Long (née Potter), born February 5, 1971, is a member of the contemporary Christian pop band Avalon. ... Jody McBrayer (born June 25, 1970) is a member of the contemporary Christian pop band Avalon. ... Melissa Greene is a singer from the musical group Avalon. ... The Beautiful Letdown, a 2003 CCM album by Switchfoot. ... Melissa Greene is a singer from the musical group Avalon. ... Janna Long (née Potter), born February 5, 1971, is a member of the contemporary Christian pop band Avalon. ... Greg Long is a member of the Christian band Avalon. ... Jody McBrayer (born June 25, 1970) is a member of the contemporary Christian pop band Avalon. ...

Group history

Avalon was formed by Grant Cunningham, former A&R representative for Sparrow Records. Cunningham was in search of a vocalist group that could sing tight harmonies and carry God's message to the world. Cunningham publicized his intentions and demo tapes flooded him, but nothing fit for what he wanted. Artist and repertoire (A&R for short) is a music industry term that refers to the division of a record label that is responsible for scouting and developing talent. ... Sparrow Records is a popular Christian Music record label; a Division of EMI Music. ... Michelangelos depiction of God in the painting Creation of the Sun and Moon in the Sistine Chapel Krishna, the eighth incarnation of Vishnu, one of the manifestations of the ultimate reality or God in Hinduism This article discusses the term God in the context of monotheism and henotheism. ... Look up Tape in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ...

After letting the desire for Avalon to rest a while, Cunningham visited a coffee shop to listen to a potential singer one day. However, another artist, Michael Passons, actually caught his attention. Cunningham contacted Passons about his plan for Avalon. Passons prayed about God's will and then decided this was where God was leading him.

Soon after, Truth vocalist Janna Long (at the time, Janna Potter) heard of the intentions for Avalon. Long then contacted Cunningham and made a time for an audition. Cunningham liked what he heard and knew Long was to be a part of Avalon. Janna Long (née Potter), born February 5, 1971, is a member of the contemporary Christian pop band Avalon. ...

At this point in Avalon's history, two short-lived members, Rikk Kittlemann and Tabitha Fair joined Avalon. They toured with Avalon on their first tour, The Young Messiah Tour, but both members left before the recording of the first album. In Judaism, the Messiah (מָשִׁיחַ Standard Hebrew , Tiberian Hebrew , Aramaic ) initially meant any person who was anointed by a prophet of God. ...

With Avalon having two member openings, Long remembered previous fellow Truth artist, Jody McBrayer. Long contacted McBrayer about his interest in the group and McBrayer auditioned. A few days later, Cunningham contacted McBrayer stating that he was now a member of Avalon. Jody McBrayer (born June 25, 1970) is a member of the contemporary Christian pop band Avalon. ...

Finally, Nikki Hassman (now Nikki Anders) was hired to become the fourth vocalist of Avalon. Hassman recorded two albums with Avalon, Avalon and A Maze of Grace, but left in May of 1998 to pursue a solo career with Sony Records. Sony Corporation ) is one of the worlds largest media conglomerates founded in Tokyo, Japan. ...

Cherie Paliotta (now Cherie Adams) was selected to replace Hassman after one of Avalon's co-managers listened to a country demo tape recorded by Adams. Even though country is not a style Avalon records, executives chose Adams knowing she would be a perfect fit. Adams recorded four albums as a member (In A Different Light, Joy: A Christmas Collection, Oxygen and O2: Avalon Remixed). Adams left to pursue a solo ministry that is geared towards single women; she was replaced by Melissa Greene, another former member of the now disbanded group Truth. country music, see Country music (disambiguation) In popular music, country music, also called country and western music or country-western, is an amalgam of popular musical forms developed in the Southern United States, with roots in traditional folk music, Celtic music, blues, gospel music, and old-time music that began... This article is being considered for deletion in accordance with Wikipedias deletion policy. ... Image of a woman on the Pioneer plaque sent to outer space. ... Melissa Greene is a singer from the musical group Avalon. ...

In 2003, Avalon released a greatest hits record, 'Testify to Love: The Very Best of Avalon,' which featured the #1 hit 'Everything to Me' and the Top 10 hit 'New Day.' It was the last album on which Michael Passons sang; the Avalon member known as 'Father Avalon' left after the album's release to pursue a solo career, and was replaced by Janna Long's husband, Greg Long, a well-known contemporary Christian solo artist. Greg Long is a member of the Christian band Avalon. ... The Beautiful Letdown, a 2003 CCM album by Switchfoot. ...

In between projects, Jody McBrayer released a solo album, 'This is Who I Am,' off which the Top 10 hit 'Never Alone (Nunca Solo),' a duet with Jadyn Strand (now known as Jadyn Maria), was culled. Janna Long also released a solo album, 'Janna,' off which the #2 smash 'Greater Is He' was lifted.

In 2004, Avalon released the studio album 'The Creed.' Three singles were released off 'The Creed': the carrier 'All,' which made the top 10 on Billboard' Hot Christian Songs chart; the Jody McBrayer showcase 'You Were There,' a #2 Inspirational Charts hit, and the Greg Long-led 'I Wanna Be With You.'

Avalon's latest album, 'Stand,' was released in January 2006. Carrier single 'Love Won't Leave You' peaked in the Top 20 of both Billboard Hot Christian Songs and Hot Christian Adult Contemporary charts. New single 'Orphans of God' will be sent to radio on April 7, 2006.

As of June 2006, the group is finishing up a hymns album for a fall 2006 release. The album is currently untitled.

Discography & Radio Success

• 1996: Avalon (Nikki Hassman, Janna Long, Jody McBrayer, Michael Passons)
  • "Give It Up" +
  • "The Greatest Story" +
  • "Picture Perfect World" +
  • "Savior Love"
  • "This Love" +
• 1997: A Maze of Grace (Nikki Hassman, Janna Long, Jody McBrayer, Michael Passons)
  • "Adonai" +
  • "Knockin' On Heaven's Door" +
  • "Reason Enough" +
  • "Testify To Love" +
• 1999: In a Different Light (Cherie Adams, Janna Long, Jody McBrayer, Michael Passons)
  • "Always Have Always Will" +
  • "Can't Live A Day" +
  • "In Not Of" +
  • "Take You At Your Word" +
• 2000: Joy: A Christmas Collection (Cherie Adams, Janna Long, Jody McBrayer, Michael Passons)
  • "Don’t Save It All For Christmas Day"
  • "Light A Candle"
• 2001: Oxygen (Cherie Adams, Janna Long, Jody McBrayer, Michael Passons)
  • "Come And Fill My Heart" +
  • "The Glory" +
  • "I Don't Want To Go" +
  • "Make It Last Forever" +
  • "Undeniably You" +
  • "Wonder Why" +
• 2002: O2: Avalon Remixed
  • "Undeniably You (Remix)"
• 2003: Testify to Love: The Very Best of Avalon (Melissa Greene, Janna Long, Jody McBrayer, Michael Passons)
  • "Everything To Me" +
  • "New Day"
• 2004: The Creed (Melissa Greene, Greg Long, Janna Long, Jody McBrayer)
  • "All"
  • "I Wanna Be With You"
  • "You Were There"
• 2006 Stand (Melissa Greene, Greg Long, Janna Long, Jody McBrayer)
  • "Love Won't Leave You"
  • "Orphans of God" (for radio consideration April 7)
• Other radio success:
  • "Fly To You" (From the Jesus Epic Mini-series soundtrack)
  • "For Freedom" (Online EP)

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External links

• Official web site