The Long and the Short of It

The Long and Short of It are an Australian duo consisting of David Baird and Patsy Toop (OAM), who met in 2007 and released their first music in 2009.

The Long and the Short of It
OriginMelbourne, Victoria Australia[1]
GenresCountry[2]
Years active2007–present
Labels
  • Ambition Entertainment
Members
  • David Baird
  • Patsy Toop

The duo have released six albums, two EPs, and have won awards including a Tamworth Songwriters Award (2011), a Tasmanian Independent Country Music Award for Most Popular Duo (2016), an Indie Country Music Australia (ICMA) Award for Most Popular Independent Country Duo (2017, 2019 and 2021), a Southern Star Awards Award for Best Duo or Band (2016) and a Gold Media Medallion Award for Best Duo Nationally (2015 & 2018).[2][3]

Discography

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Albums

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List of albums, with selected details and chart positions
Title Album details Peak chart positions
AUS
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Standing at the Station
  • Released: June 2012
  • Format: CD, Digital
  • Label: The Long and the Short of It
You Made Me Stronger
  • Released: 2014
  • Format: CD, Digital
  • Label: The Long and the Short of It
The Night of Our Lives
  • Released: October 2016
  • Format: CD, Digital
  • Label: The Long and the Short of It, Checked Label
Requested Favourites
  • Released: 2017
  • Format: CD, Digital
  • Label: The Long and the Short of It, Checked Label
Midnight Choir
  • Released: 5 August 2022
  • Format: CD, Digital
  • Label: Ambition Entertainment (AMBITION157)
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List of EPs, with selected details
Title Details
My Forever Book
  • Released: June 2013
  • Format: Digital
  • Label: The Long and the Short of It
Somewhere in Between
  • Released: 2019
  • Format: Digital
  • Label: The Long and the Short of It

References

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  1. ^ "The Long And Short Of It Country & Western Band". Entertainers Worldwide. Retrieved 13 August 2022.
  2. ^ a b "About The Long and the Short of It". The Long and the Short of It. Retrieved 13 August 2022.
  3. ^ "The Long & Short Of It Provide A Slice Of Australiana On New Album 'Midnight Choir'". Scenestr. August 2022. Retrieved 13 August 2022.
  4. ^ "ARIA Top 50 Albums Chart". Australian Recording Industry Association. 15 August 2022. Retrieved 12 August 2022.