Thurl Bailey, Greeter for Music & the Spoken Word

Thurl “Big T” Bailey, former NBA star with the Utah Jazz and Minnesota Timberwolves, now shares his warmth and charisma as the Greeter for Music & the Spoken Word. Before each live broadcast, Thurl welcomes audiences with the same presence and inspiration that have defined his career as an athlete, broadcaster, motivational speaker, singer, and actor.

For nearly a century, Music & the Spoken Word has broadcast messages of hope and inspiration alongside the beautiful music of the Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square. The show offers uplifting messages each week, and will occasionally include the stories of those behind the scenes who contribute to the overall beauty of the whole.