Music inspires and educates.
All states have official songs written to spotlight the unique characteristics of their state.
Utah, We Love Thee,' was written by Evan Stephens as Utah was obtaining statehood. Utah had experienced great changes from the arrival of the pioneers in 1847 to long awaited statehood in 1896. The size of the territory had diminished while settlements spread throughout the land, Utah's citizens included people from a variety of countries, cultures and religions. Technology had advanced from handcarts and candles to streetcars and electric lights. Utah, We Love Thee' was adopted by the Utah State Legislature on February 19, 1917.