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Mormon Named CMT’s “Next Women of Country” Shares Her Faith, Gets Praised by Marie Osmond: "She Flat Out Inspires Me"

Named one of Country Music Television’s “Next Women of Country” for 2018 and listed among the “2018 Artists to Watch,” 20-year-old country singer Abby Anderson is not only a rising country star, she is also an active believer in Christ and in the LDS faith.

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10 famous Latter-day Saints who served missions (and where)

By Jeff Hampton

The prominence of being a celebrity might be taxing at times, but it does provide a unique opportunity for people to publicly share and stand up for their beliefs.

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8 Latter-day Saint Women Who Shaped Hollywood, Fashion + More by Standing for Their Faith

By Susan Easton Black and Mary Jane Woodger

Throughout history, the arts have been greatly benefited by women—including Latter-day Saint women. While there are many women whom we could recognize, here are eight who have stood firm in their beliefs as they followed their passions.

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How 7 Famous Mormons Share Their Faith on Social Media

By Danielle B. Wagner

From Billboard-charting artists and New York Times best-selling authors to sports legends and political and business giants, there's no doubt Mormons are making an impact on the world.

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Katherine Heigl, Ryan Gosling + What 7 Other Famous People Have Said About Their Mormon Upbringing

By LDS Living Staff

While many famous actors or performers who were raised Mormon no longer belong to the faith, some have been very vocal about their religious upbringing and how it has shaped them. And those celebrities who still belong to the LDS faith are adamant that their beliefs have improved their lives, making them who they are today.

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New Poll about Phones, Targeted Ads, Shows Why the 10th Commandment Is Important Today

By LDS Living

Are the 10 commandments still relevant today? A Deseret News poll regarding this question revealed that the majority of Americans find the commandments still important today—with the exception of "Remember to keep the Sabbath day holy," which only 49 percent of Americans found relevant. In contrast, fewer U.K. citizens found the 10 commandments still important today with only 19 percent considering "Remember to keep the Sabbath day holy" relevant, 23 percent considering "You shall not use the Lord's name in vain" relevant, 20 percent considering "You shall have no other God before me" relevant, and 31 percent considering "You shall not worship idols" relevant today.

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Ellen DeGeneres Gives Returned Missionary an Incredible Surprise

Returned missionary and Ellen DeGeneres fan Carly Christiansen received an incredible gift from her idol: a brand new car. Recently, Christiansen was given a "pre-show tour" of the studio, a tour that was really just a ruse to hide the fact that she was going to be featured on the show. Check out her priceless reaction!

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David Archuleta Performs Private Concert for "Make a Wish" Teen (Photos)

Makelle, an 18-year-old with a congenital liver disorder, had a dream come true when her biggest idol, David Archuleta, performed a private concert for her at the Gateway in Salt Lake City, Utah. Accompanied by some of her closest friends and family, Makelle said the experience was the best day of her life.

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10 Latter-day Saint Women Breaking the "Mold"

By Alicia Soto

There are over 7.1 million members of the Relief Society—the largest women's organization in the world. Though there are many similarities among Latter-day Saint women, like a shared belief in the gospel, everyone has a different background and story. Here are some outstanding women who show the wonderful diversity of our worldwide sisterhood.

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How the Mormon Channel Has Revolutionized Sharing the Gospel

By LDS Living Staff

The Mormon Channel: Sharing God’s Love Worldwide