Deseret News | Michael Ballam: Utah tenor's career comes full circle

Reader comments
Michael Ballam: Utah tenor's career comes full circle

2 comments | Read story

M Mendenhall | 5:00 p.m. March 6, 2009

I visit resthomes since my mother used to be in one
and I know how these people must enjoy the music Michael Ballam brings to them and how much they
appreciate him. He must appear as an angel to them
because he cares enough to share of his time and talent with them.

Ky Jones | 9:54 a.m. Oct. 27, 2009

About 30 years ago, I was driving my very ill, husband, 180 miles each way, to hospitals. He would lay in the back seat, and I would play Michael's tapes as I drove. Not only was it therapudic, but we simply loved the messages and the music. My husband died in 1992, but I have wonderful memories of sharing Michael's music with him. Since then I've been able to attend Michael's work shops at the BYU music festivals. I loved every one of them. Michael is doing the Lord's work through his music.

Add your comment

Comments are monitored. Any comments found to be abusive, offensive, off-topic, misrepresentative, more than 200 words or containing URLs will not be posted.

Words Remaining

E-mail address: For internal use only. We may want to contact you to publish your comment (not your e-mail address) in the newspaper or for a separate story idea.

3 photos

Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News

Michael Ballam talks with Sunshine Terrace resident Iva Hawkes before his Thursday performance at the nursing home.

Gallery (3 photos)

Varlamov blanks Sabres 2-0 7:40 p.m.
Backcourt leads No. 13 UConn 7:38 p.m.
Rivalry has had some 'turkeys' 7:36 p.m.
Georgia St. beats UVU 59-52 7:27 p.m.
Matt Reynolds vs. Koa Misi 7:24 p.m.
Rivalry game on Thanksgiving? 7:16 p.m.
S.L. County councilman resigns 7:15 p.m.
Davis man sues police 7:15 p.m.
Shelters seeing more hungry families 7:08 p.m.
NBA: Ex-Kings' employee gambled 7:07 p.m.

Latest comments

Protests against Phoenix LDS temple

John Pack Lambert said:

In response to the 12:43 commentator, If this is the rational and logic...

Sloan remembers Abe Pollin

Anonymous said:

Um... Millsap?

BYU has slim shot at BCS

as a BYU accounting grad... said:

I am so pleased with our #3 national ranking. These are games I played in...

BYU ties give Utes an edge

Ute Trivia said:

How many Utah Freshmen does it take to screw in a light bulb? None.........

BYU has slim shot at BCS

The only remedy for BCS.... said:

is to turn down their bowl invitations! Don't play their game, don't aspire...

Twitterati to BCS: 'We hate you.'

say no to BCS bowl bids.... said:

do you really hate the system? Don't play their game, don't aspire to their...

RSL trades Seitz to Philadelphia

Soccer Slob said:

Bad idea, Lagerway and Co! I realize Rimando is the definite starter for your...

BYU ties give Utes an edge

RE:RE:RE: Kyle can't choke on it said:

Apparently you don't read between the quotes. It says "real". Oops that's in...

Syracuse woman gets 1 year in jail

Probably Why: re to 1st post said:

David B. | 5:19 p.m. Nov. 25, 2009 Why are the courts so lenient on women...

Hotel plans for BYU-H, PCC

kenny said:

I dont care if my tithing money goes to build a hotel so perhaps a patron to...