by Keith L. Brown | Dec 25, 2018 | Mary Hiett, Mormon Musicians: Real Life Stories
It is Christmas Day 2018. Families and friends gather to spend the day together, partaking of delicious feasts that have been prepared, enjoying casual conversation, and exchanging gifts. But, the question that begs an answer is, “In the midst of all the merriment, do...
by Keith L. Brown | Dec 23, 2018 | Mary Hiett, Mormon Musicians: Real Life Stories, Music News
We should always heed any inspiration we might receive and never take our talents and abilities for granted. Mary Hiett, the composer of the inspired hymn medley, Stay Thou Nearby, said, “There have been many times in my life when I knew that I should have responded...
by Keith L. Brown | Sep 28, 2018 | GENTRI, Mormon Musicians: Real Life Stories
The word “minister,” when used as a verb, is defined as tending to, taking care of, looking after, or attending to the needs of another person. The scriptures teach us that we are to “lift up the hands which hang down, and the feeble knees” (Hebrews 12:12). Scriptures...
by Keith L. Brown | Sep 1, 2018 | Mormon Musicians: Real Life Stories, Music News
In time for National Overdose Awareness Day on 31 August 2018, a group of Latter-day Saint teen musicians partnered with The Other Side Academy to share a message of the hope and love that is available to everyone because of God’s Amazing Grace. It is their sincere...
by Keith L. Brown | Aug 2, 2018 | Mormon Music New Video Finds, Mormon Musicians: Real Life Stories, Music News, Prince Ivan
According to their official website, Prince Ivan’s philosophy is simple, “We believe that music is meant to be enjoyed by everyone and that it should render a service to humanity. Our musical vision is to move the world through innovative music that knows no age and...
by Keith L. Brown | Jul 19, 2018 | Brandon Flowers, Mormon Musicians: Real Life Stories
Brandon Flowers, a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, was born in Henderson, Nevada, and raised in Nephi, Utah. He is the lead singer and guiding light of the band known as The Killers. Since he struggled with the effects of the rock star...
