Lizzy Long

Background

Long was born on Lincolnton, Georgia, on the same road as Roy Lewis.

Career

Elizabeth "Lizzy" Long is an American Bluegrass country singer. From a very early age, Long learned to play various instruments like the fiddle, guitar, and the banjo. While a teenager, problems at her house forced the state to intervene in the situation.

Lewis started taking Long on his tours, and she eventually began to play with him.

Long went to college at the Glenville State College on West Virginia where she was part of the College Bluegrass Music Certificate Scholarship Program led by veteran musician Buddy Griffin. After college, Long moved to Nashville, Tennessee and started performing solo.

She was mentored by Earl Scruggs, Buddy Spicher, and Mac Wiseman. Long has performed with many artist such as Earl Scruggs, Mac Wiseman, Buddy Spicher, Rhonda Vincent, Jim and Jesse, Ralph Stanley, The Lewis Family, Ty Herndon, Patty Loveless, and many others

Achievements

• IBMA Recorded Event of the Year Two-time DOVE award winner.