by Sam Payne
Welcome to the YLDSR blog! I’m Sam Payne, one of the hosts here at YourLDSradio, and we’re happy you’re here with us. We’ll post a little something here every few days, and you’re welcome to join the discussion by commenting on what you read here.
Right up front, let us say that we couldn’t be more grateful for our faithful and growing audience. With listeners in many countries, and with so many of our listeners dropping us kind email notes, we find ourselves humbled each day by the power of great music. We hope to keep bringing it to you for years to come.
It’s easy to recognize music as one of the sharpened and polished implements in the divine toolbag. Prophets and apostles continue to espouse the value of music that aspires to participate in the work of the Lord – and continue to warn against the harmful potential of music used to selfish or misguided ends. Music, after all, has power – whomever is using it.
It’s a great feeling, playing music written, produced, and performed by folks who spend their time working the right side of that fence.
Compiling the music for the YLDSR playlist continues to be a rich experience. In the beginning, each of our staff had a few favorites, but digging in, we’ve come to love artists and tunes that we had never heard before. We hope to bring you plenty of your favorites, as well as new music that we feel speaks to what it means to be a latter-day saint.
We invite you to take a moment during your visits to YLDSR to follow what’s going on here on the blog. Our other hosts, Rebecca Olivo and Sherri Schatz, are sure to get their two cents in too. You’re bound to enjoy their insights into the music, and again, you’re welcome to share your own. Thanks for joining us, and spread the word!
Great Job guys – I’m loving it. Please keep up the grat work.
– Shaun O.
Sam and crew:
I’m truly greatful for your efforts in presenting this on-line radio station for the LDS and others audience. I’ve produced shows here in the Pacific Northwest (Seattle and surrounding areas) with LDS artists which were greatfully received by those around here.
If my arm was twisted again, I might do this again. Last time was at a great financial strain to myself and my family, however, I’d do it again with the right mix of artists and venue.
God be with you in this venture!
Sincerely,
Terry Watson Bird
Team
I am very grateful for all the work put in on this. Keep up the good work
What an amazing website that you have created, this is such a great radio station and perfect for everyone. Thank you, for all your hard work and efforts.