The February 24 broadcast of Music and The Spoken Word will feature Genesis member Alex Boyé singing the Negro Spiritual, "I Want Jesus To Walk With Me."After winning a singing competition in 1996, Alex gained success singing in an internationally acclaimed group called "Awesome." As a recording artist, Alex has sold more than 500,000 copies of his hit singles in more than 15 European countries. His voice has also supported such megastars as the Backstreet Boys, N'SYNCH, Mary J. Blige, Chrissy Hind, and George Michael, to name a few. Alex has performed at the Hale Center Theatre as Jim in the much-talked-about production of Big river, and is also playing the role of Frederick Douglass in The Civil War.
Among all of Alex's notable accomplishments, he says the highlight of his career thus far has been placing a copy of the Book of Mormon in the hands of Britain's Prince Charles at one of his concerts.
Even after serving a two-year mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Alex continues to be a missionary every day. Currently, Alex spends his time as a motivational speaker, giving firesides and devotionals across the United States. With the release of his latest album, "Testimony," Alex emphasizes the importance of positive music in the lives of youth and the tool music can be in spreading the gospel of Jesus Christ.
Alex joined the Mormon Tabernacle Choir in 2006 and is excited about being a soloist with the Choir. The live broadcast of Music and The Spoken Word takes place every Sunday morning at 9:30 a.m. in the Salt Lake Tabernacle. Doors open for the broadcast at 8:30 a.m. Guests should be seated by 9:15 a.m., when the doors are closed. Admission is free and is limited to those eight years of age and older.