Patsy and Dave formerly known as 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 duo have released seven 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 & 2023). Their most recent album âÂÂThe WillowâÂÂreleased on September 6th 2024 and achieved a number 1 on ARIA Country Music Albums. The album has scored two co-writes with legendary Russell Morris who features on two songs, âÂÂThe Willowâ and âÂÂRumblinâ TrainâÂÂ.