In 1957, eight year old Alan Osmond, together with his younger brothers Wayne, Merrill and Jay, formed the Osmond Brothers Quartet. Alan was the oldest member of the singing group and served as spokesperson and leader. Under Alan's guidance and direction, the young group won the attention of local audiences throughout Utah and eventually garnered a regular spot on the Andy William's Show for 7 years.
The Osmonds, with the addition of brothers Donny and Jimmy and sister Marie, became world-famous singing sensations earning over 33 gold and platinum records, breaking well-established records in the music industry. In the late 70's, Alan Osmond branched out into television production and was the executive producer for many successful television series including the top-rated "Donny and Marie Show."
In the 1980's, Alan found himself dividing his time between performing and molding the music career of his eight sons, the Osmonds 2nd Generation. Whether playing the piano for the shows, operating the sound system or just sitting in the audience, Alan and Suzanne's participation and encouragement was reminiscent of Alan's parents in the early days of the Osmond Brothers.
Throughout the 80's and 90's, Alan Osmond produced live entertainment spectaculars that have been labeled "bigger-than-life extravaganzas” including his 25 years of "Alan Osmond's Stadium of Fire". His production company has produced mall tours, concerts, 4th of July firework spectaculars and two Presidential Inaugurals and Balls (Reagan and Bush).
Together with his family's Osmond Foundation, Alan helped organize and develop what is now called the Children's Miracle Network Telethon, which raises millions of dollars each year for children's hospitals and has now reached over 2.5 billion dollars helping over 17,000,000 sick children. He and his wife formed other charities called One Heart and The Family Home Foundation to help "strengthen families".
A diagnosis of Multiple Sclerosis didn't damper Alan's enthusiasm for performing. Alan Osmond often speaks out sharing his positive attitude that "I may have M.S. . . but, M.S. does NOT have me" which allows him a platform to encourage others to overcome those challenges. Alan has currently left the performing to his brothers and turned his attention to motivational speaking, writing and creating family-valued media.
Besides a message of hope, endurance, and having a positive attitude, Alan enjoys speaking about the family, and how to strengthen them.
