Gregg Russell

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Gregg Russell
Origin Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, United States
Genres Children's music
Occupation(s)Singer-songwriter, musician, producer, actor
Instrument(s)Vocals, guitar
Years active1956–present
Website (Official Website)

Gregg Russell is an American singer, songwriter and actor based in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. [1]

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Entertaining and music

Russell has been performing under an old oak tree in Harbour Town on Hilton Head Island every summer since 1977. [2] [3]

Acting

Gregg Russell was featured in two award winning productions, Come Away Home and Camp Tanglefoot. [1] [2] [4]

Background

Gregg Russell is originally from Alabama. He and his wife, Lindy Russell, have 3 children. [2]

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References

  1. 1 2 "Gregg Russell – Harbour Town – Hilton Head".
  2. 1 2 3 Hart, Anne. "Hart to Heart: The king of savoring summer found a permanent vacation." Savannah Morning News 18 JUL 2010, Print.
  3. Rossiste, . "Gregg Russell—Sea Pines." Travelocity 14 Dec 2004: n. pag. Web. 12 Jul 2010.<http://www.igougo.com/review-r1169332-Greg_Russell_--_Sea_Pines.html>.
  4. Ennis, Melinda. "Summer with Grandpa treads familiar ground." Atlanta Journal Constitution 29 April 2005: 1–2. Web. 6 Jul 2010.