Barry and Greg Release New Trek Song

One Step Closer poetically traces the first Martin's Cove Rescue, then rescuing our ancestors through family history work, and finally culminating in our own rescue by the Savior. Contemporary and catchy, the song will especially benefit youth preparing for a handcart trek this summer. Purchase it here for 99 cents at LDSTunesNow. One Step Closer is also featured on a digital Trek compilation album at LDSAudio.com (available here).

I'm a Celebrity Featured on Album for Fathers

Say "I love you, Dad" a little differently this year with A Father's Love, a heartwarming collection of musical tributes from award-winning songwriters and singers, including I'm a Celebrity, an original song about fatherhood by Barry and his brother Greg. Purchase/learn more here.

Barry a Featured Vocalist on Man of Honor CD

Man of Honor: Remembering Gordon B. Hinckley features 19 songs from your favorite LDS musicians including Either Way I Turn performed by Barry. All proceeds from the making of the CD will be donated to the Perpetual Education Fund—an inspired program introduced by President Hinckley. Purchase it here.

Barry Sings on Las Vegas Composer's New Album

His Tender Care from Julie Baird is a moving, beautifully orchestrated collection of original songs. LDSTunesNow says "Julie writes passionately, theatrically and emotionally, and the vocal credits read like a who's who list of top industry performers—Jenny Jordan Frogley, George Dyer, Barry Hansen, Jeff McLean, Jessie Clark Funk, David Osmond, Daniel Beck, Summer Smart,—and Crystal Theriault, a new name on the scene from Las Vegas." Barry also designed the cover. Visit Julie's site or purchase the digital album here.

New Album by Brian Jensen Features Barry

Music for Worship has released Vocal Solos: Volume 1. These richly orchestrated recordings are based on the Music for Worship sheet music series and feature vocal performances by Roger Hoffman, Jenny Jordan Frogley, Dallyn Vail Bayles, Jennifer Welch-Babidge, Darrell Babidge, Dave Tinney, Barry Hansen, and others. Purchase/learn more here.

Listen and Vote at The Neighborhood Jukebox

The Neighborhood Jukebox, part of yourLDSneighborhood.com, is a great new site where you can listen to and rate new songs by both established and up-and-coming songwriters and artists. You'll find two new songs by Barry and his brother Greg: One Step Closer and Say a Little Prayer, both destined for Barry's upcoming album. (Barry also designed the Jukebox site.) Please visit and listen today.

New Site: Positive Music & Arts Magazine

Positive Music and Arts is an online magazine dedicated to music and art that adds good to the world. It casts a net that includes many genres, recognizing the enriching nature of values oriented arts. Created by Greg Hansen, it includes articles and information about varied aspects of the arts industry, new projects and learning resources, and opportunities for emerging musicians and artists. Visit here and subscribe to the weekly email send.