Who are Today's Contemporary LDS Musicians?

[Guest mormonmusic]

I was posting in another thread and realized my list of contemporary LDS musical artists was in no way contemporary! So, I wonder if any one can name the big name LDS musical artists of today?

During my heyday, when on my mission we were allowed to listen to any music we wanted provided we could pray with it on (yep, that's what our mission president said), the big name artists were:

Janice Kapp Perry

Bryce Neubert

Afterglow

Lex De Azevido

Michael McLean

Kenneth Cope

Who are the big artists of today who are putting out original music suitable for LDS audiences? Does anyone know?

[UrbanFool]

Donny & Marie?

[Guest mormonmusic]

I'm talking about rock/pop types of artists by the way, in the same vein as the artists I've named above.

Love the irony about Donny and Marie -- although I never considered them LDS artists because their music was meant for the secular audience.

[Tarnished]

Is there any hip LDS music? Yes, but we need more | Mormon Times

Maybe this article may help a bit.

[Wingnut]

Before I read your disclaimer, MM, I saw your list and thought "those were contemporary LDS artists of the 80's and 90's..."

So, you're looking for artists of LDS music, not just artists who happen to be LDS?

Hilary Weeks

Dallyn Vail Bayles

Jenny Jordan Frogley

Mercy River

Cherie Call

Kenneth Cope (a little still, but not much...he's barely hanging on)

Mindy Gledhill

Jenny Phillips

April Meservy

Jenny Oaks Baker

(What's with all the Jenny's?)

[Guest mormonmusic]

So, you're looking for artists of LDS music, not just artists who happen to be LDS?

That's right -- artists that are LDS AND create music that is spiritual and targeted toward a spiritual audience, like Kenneth Cope, Bryce Neubert, Michael McLean, etcetera used to be.

I'll check out some of the people on your list -- who are the top 3 for pop/rock style of music?

[Wingnut]

That's right -- artists that are LDS AND create music that is spiritual and targeted toward a spiritual audience, like Kenneth Cope, Bryce Neubert, Michael McLean, etcetera used to be.

I'll check out some of the people on your list -- who are the top 3 for pop/rock style of music?

I'm not super familiar with a lot of them, but they are common names on EFY CDs over the last several years.

Dallyn Vail Bayles is a little Josh Groban-esque. He is on tour right now with an off-Broadway company as an understudy for Phantom of the Opera, and performed the night some friends of mine went to see the show here.

Hillary Weeks is very slow and spiritual, not terribly upbeat. Try searching some of the other artists on iTunes or Amazon and listen to clips for an idea of them.

I also enjoy some non-LDS contemporary Christian artists that are uplifting as well.

[pam]

There is a friend of mine who is coming more and more into the spotlight with certain artistic projects. Darin Southam. He's amazing. He's a singer, songwriter, and actor. He's done movies for Disney and has put out a cd.

[Traveler]

A personal friend Paul Cardall http://www.paulcardall.com/

The Traveler

[scdoyle]

Check out Michael Dowdle. A great LDS guitarist.

[Wingnut]

Check out Michael Dowdle. A great LDS guitarist.

Love his work!

[pam]

A personal friend Paul Cardall http://www.paulcardall.com/

The Traveler

Paul Cardall is awesome.

[pam]

Watch for another up and coming. His name is Alton Skaggs. He is a pianist that has arranged many LDS hymns and children's songs.

[Maya]

Dont forget Lex De Azevido daughter Julie de Azevedo Hanks She is really good! And maybe also Jessie Clark Funk and Kathrine Nelson

jenny Jordan Frogley is also one of my favorites... I came to win and Sweet love... never be an other... rocks!

[john doe]

David Osmond, a nephew of Donny and Marie, was on American Idol before he got sick and dropped out. He just released a new album which I understand is very good and uplifting.

[scdoyle]

Watch for another up and coming. His name is Alton Skaggs. He is a pianist that has arranged many LDS hymns and children's songs.

Any relation?

[pam]

Surprisingly no. We've checked and can't find a link yet. Or I should clarify. His mom and I have discussed it but have found no link.

Edited August 27, 2010 by pam

[Maya]

And all of the Osmonds of course, they are still going on after 50 years! Merrill has a new album on. Here a LDS countrysinger: YouTube - AngelaLidin's Channel

[Wingnut]

Pam, I wondered about the name likeness, too.

[RozeintheDesert]

Jerico Road

Neon Trees

[HiJolly]

...only 3 years late...

[RozeintheDesert]

It wasn't late for me, seeing how I only joined the group yesterday after following a google search for LDS musicians ldled me here.