Lloyd D. Newell

Lloyd David Newell[1] (born 1956) is an American journalist, announcer and author, who is the current voice of Music and the Spoken Word (the oldest continuous nationwide network radio broadcast in America), He is also a professor of religion and family life at Brigham Young University (BYU). He was previously an anchor for CNN and WSEE-TV. He is a descendant of Susannah Stone Lloyd, a member of the Willie Handcart company.

Lloyd D. Newell
Lloyd Newell in June 2013
Born
Lloyd David Newell

1956
EducationPh.D. in Family Sciences, Brigham Young University
OccupationTelevision journalist, announcer, author
Years active1990-present
Notable credit(s)
Music and the Spoken Word, CNN, WSEE-TV
Spouse(s)Karmel
Childrenfour

Newell received a Ph.D. in Family Sciences from BYU in 1999.[2]

He and his wife, Karmel, are the parents of four children.

Newell has written numerous books, including May Peace Be With You, The Divine Connection, Come Listen to a Prophet's Voice, The Healer's Art.[3]

In 1990, Newell was appointed host of Music and the Spoken Word by Gordon B. Hinckley, who was then a counselor in the First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.[4]

References

Media offices
Preceded by
J. Spencer Kinard
Narrator, Music and the Spoken Word
October 1990present
Succeeded by
Incumbent
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