he Mormon Tabernacle Choir's first network radio program (with the organ, choir, and announcer sharing a single microphone) was transmitted on July 15, 1929. Today, after more than 75 years and over 4000 broadcasts, Music and the Spoken Word is the oldest continuous nationwide network broadcast in America. Click here for more information. In July of 2009, Music and the Spoken Word will mark its 80th year. At the same time it will reach another significant milestone in Europe: 30 years of uninterrupted weekly broadcasts in Denmark. Click here to read the news release. Related links: Lloyd Newell, announcer for Music and the Spoken Word

For more information on Music and the Spoken Word radio and television programs, click one of the following links: Local broadcasts Locate television and radio broadcasts in your area. Live broadcast Listen to a live internet broadcast (Sunday mornings only) on KSL.com Internet video broadcasts Watch the live broadcast or a rebroadcast on the Internet. Broadcast texts Read the text of recent Spoken Word messages online Broadcasts in person Attend a choir broadcast or rehearsal.