Watch the 5,000th Episode of ‘Music & the Spoken Word’ on July 13

At 9:30 a.m. MDT on Sunday, July 13, 2025, The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square’s “Music & the Spoken Word” will reach a significant milestone as it airs its 5,000th episode from the Conference Center in Salt Lake City, Utah.

The weekly program first aired on July 15, 1929. Each week, more than 6 million people in over 50 countries tune in via radio, television, and online streaming.

“‘Music & the Spoken Word’ knows no boundaries in this great world with multiple races and nationalities,” said President Russell M. Nelson of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. “‘Music & the Spoken Word’ is a global resource. Music is the universal language of the Spirit. Music communicates to the heart and soul of individuals in a way that written words cannot duplicate.”

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Perry Sook, joint board chairman of the National Association of Broadcasters, said the 5,000th episode of “Music and the Spoken Word” represents more than longevity and international reach.

“It represents unwavering excellence, a commitment to public service and the enduring power of faith and music to unite us all,” Sook said.

“The Choir’s mission is to perform music that inspires people throughout the world and to feel God’s love for His children,” added Tabernacle Choir President Michael O. Leavitt. “We are grateful that ‘Music & the Spoken Word’ has brought hope and peace to millions around the world each week and look forward to continuing that legacy for many years to come.”

Admission is free for those going to the broadcast. A preshow for the live audience in the Conference Center begins at 9 a.m. The broadcast will also be followed by a 30-minute in-person celebration for those in the Conference Center.

Watch a live stream of the broadcast on The Tabernacle Choir’s YouTube channel. The broadcast is also available on KSL-TV, KSL News Radio 1160AM/102.7FM, KSL.com, BYUtv, BYUradio, Dish and DirecTV, SiriusXM (Ch. 143), TabernacleChoir.org and Amazon Alexa (must enable skill). Click here for broadcast information by state and city.