Buddy Greene

Buddy Greene
Greene performing in 2015.
Background information
Born (1953-10-30) October 30, 1953
Genres
Occupations
  • Singer
  • songwriter
  • musician
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • harmonica
  • guitar
Years active1983–present
Formerly ofJerry Reed

Buddy Greene (born October 30, 1953) is an American singer, songwriter, guitar player, and harmonica player. Most of his recordings consist of gospel music with a distinctly Southern gospel flavor. Much of his music is influenced by country music and bluegrass music. Greene grew up in Macon, Georgia. He has written the music for many songs and also co-wrote the Christmas song "Mary, Did You Know?" with Mark Lowry; Greene also wrote "Recovering Pharisee" recorded by Del McCoury, and "He Is" recorded by Ashley Cleveland.