Praise Him

Mormon music refers to the sacred, community, and popular musical traditions associated with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS). It encompasses pioneer-era folk songs, hymnody designed for congregational worship, large-scale choral and orchestral works, children’s religious songs, and a stream of contemporary Christian–style pop created by Latter-day Saint artists. From the Church’s beginnings in Kirtland and Nauvoo to the settlement of the American West, early Latter-day Saints favored sturdy, singable folk and hymn tunes that could be performed a cappella due to scarce instruments. In the 19th century, the Mormon Tabernacle Choir (now The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square) emerged and began touring and broadcasting, becoming a global emblem of LDS choral sound. In the late 20th century, a modern devotional pop sector developed in parallel with Contemporary Christian Music (CCM), supported by LDS publishers such as Deseret Book (and its labels/imprints) and organizations like the now-defunct Faith-centered Music Association. Today, Latter-day Saints contribute both to explicitly devotional repertories and to mainstream genres worldwide.