William Brice Long (born August 25, 1971) is an American

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singer-songwriter. Signed to

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in 2005, Long charted one single on the ''

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'' country chart that year: "Anywhere but Here", which was also released by

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a year later. In addition, Long co-wrote

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's 2004 Number One single " Nothing On but the Radio",

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's Number One single " Heartache on the Dance Floor" and

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's singles "

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" and "

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Biography

Brice Long was born and raised in

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. In the 1990s, he pursued a career in the

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, until his father persuaded him to pursue musical goals instead.Columbia Records Nashville signs Brice Long
For the next several years, Long toured as an opening act for other artists, including

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. Rabbitt's manager persuaded Long to move to

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; he did so in 1993, after graduating from

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/ref> Three years later, he was signed to a songwriting contract at the publishing division of

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's Starstruck Entertainment Company. While in internship, Long was roommates with

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, who later achieved success as a singer-songwriter himself. Long has had his songs recorded by

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, Chris Young,

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and

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. Additionally, Long sang harmony vocals on

's 1999 album "Smoke Rings in the Dark". In 2005, Long was signed to Columbia Records. His debut single, "It's Only Monday", was released but did not chart. "Anywhere but Here", his second single, peaked at No. 51 on Hot Country Songs. Long also issued a third single, entitled "Meat and Potato Man". Long performed at the Kentucky Music Hall of Fame induction ceremony in 2006.Hopkinsville Native Brice Long to Perform at 2006 KY Hall of Fame Inductions. (Brief article)
/ref> He also co-wrote

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", Allan's 2009 single "

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" and

's "

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Singles

References

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