Lottie Elizabeth Johnson

1 week ago | deseret.com | Lottie Elizabeth Johnson

Marin Alsop, one of the first women to helm a major American orchestra, offered another form of leadership at Abravanel Hall last week as she received a prestigious award that in years past has gone to prominent figures like Leonard Bernstein, John Williams and Yo-Yo Ma. As she received the Gold Baton, the highest honor awarded by the League of American Orchestras, Alsop spoke of taking risks, being creative and championing inclusion.

2 weeks ago | deseret.com | Lottie Elizabeth Johnson

When Kenadi Dodds finally made it on the stage of " America's Got Talent," a show she had unsuccessfully auditioned for twice before, she wanted to make a statement. Wearing rhinestone cowboy boots and a dress with a denim jacket, the then-15-year-old started strumming her acoustic guitar and belting "One Way Ticket to Tennessee," a song she had written at the age of 13 about her dream of becoming a country singer. She was timid when she talked to the show's judges.

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Lottie Elizabeth Johnson

Kenadi Dodds released her debut single, "Toxic," on Friday, June 13. Dodds, who is from Logan, Utah, was a finalist on "America's Got Talent" five years ago. | Provided by TrendPRWhen Kenadi Dodds finally made it on the stage of “America’s Got Talent,” a show she had unsuccessfully auditioned for twice before, she wanted to make a statement.

2 weeks ago | deseret.com | Lottie Elizabeth Johnson

If there's anything you can count on, it's someone from Utah being on " American Ninja Warrior. "A few years ago, one of the show's announcers declared that " Utah is becoming a hotbed for 'American Ninja Warrior.'" That appears to remain the case for Season 17: During the most recent episode, which aired on Monday, six teenagers from Utah ended up advancing to the semifinals after navigating a tricky obstacle course that puts balance and upper body strength to the test.

2 weeks ago | sports.yahoo.com | Lottie Elizabeth Johnson

If there’s anything you can count on, it’s someone from Utah being on “American Ninja Warrior.”A few years ago, one of the show’s announcers declared that “Utah is becoming a hotbed for ‘American Ninja Warrior.’” That appears to remain the case for Season 17: During the most recent episode, which aired on Monday, six teenagers from Utah ended up advancing to the semifinals after navigating a tricky obstacle course that puts balance and upper body strength to the test.