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This is our special podcast honoring CODA (Children of Deaf Adults) featuring Justin Osmond of the Osmond Family sharing the incredible story of overcoming deafness. Hear the sacrifices of his parents and the sheer fortitude to become a musician.

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 In Part Two of their conversation, Paul Cardall and Peter Breinholt delve into the world of Mormon music and LDS culture. A multi-million dollar industry, Mormon music is relatively unknown. As the Church expanded its membership beyond Utah's borders, so did the audience for recording artists who are members of the LDS Church or create music with Mormon themes. Both Paul and Peter have their roots in Mormonism, which adds depth and insight to this episode, particularly for those unfamiliar with mainstream Mormonism or the LDS Church. ABOUT CO-HOST PETER BREINHOLTWebsite: https://peterbreinholt.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/peter.breinholt.3Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/peterbreinholt LISTEN TO PETER'S MUSICSPOTIFY https://rb.gy/c6evxAPPLE MUSIC https://rb.gy/5s7g0 ABOUT THE HOST PAUL CARDALLOfficial Website - http://www.paulcardall.comFacebook - http://www.facebook.com/paulcardallmusicYoutube - http://www.youtube.com/cardallInstagram - http://www.instagram.com/paulcardall LISTEN TO PAUL'S MUSICAPPLE MUSIC - https://music.apple.com/us/artist/paul-cardall/4312819SPOTIFY - https://open.spotify.com/artist/7FQRbf8gbKw8KZQZAJWxH2 ABOUT THIS EPISODE:Paul and Peter Breinholt review episode one which included conversations about The Osmond Family, Michael McLean, Kenneth Cope, Julie De Azevedo, Lex De Azevedo, and others. They discuss Mormon commercials with how jingle music created various artists. Musicals were a big part of the culture. They go behind talking about how musicals were promoted over the pulpit which leaders have since promoting. They discuss the challenges artists face when the corporate church has no control over the message. When they've done events with artists it's always scripted and feels stiff and insincere.They talk about how artists have sold millions of records through the Church owned bookstore, Deseret Book. The actual website Deseret Book is a subsidiary of Deseret Book is a subsidiary. Deseret Book is a subsidiary of Deseret Management Corporation. The Deseret Management Corporation is a global operating company managing for profit entities affiliated with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. It was established in 1966 by Church President David O Mackay to hold already existing church assets. Subsidiaries include companies that do business in medical, dental, life, retirement and disability insurance. They have radio and TV stations and advertising agency newspaper, commercial and residential property, hospitality, properties and other divisions. The church, and this is what most people don't understand is the church is a not is not a nonprofit organization. It says the church is operated as a corporation's soul. And uses their nonprofit intellectual reserve which holds the intellectual property such as the copyrights, the trademarks and other media.

Utah musician Peter Breinholt and Paul Cardall, raised in the umbrella of Mormonism, and host Paul Cardall explore the history of commercial Mormon music, Latter-Day Saint culture and theology. LDS music is a multi-million dollar industry. ABOUT CO-HOST PETER BREINHOLTWebsite: https://peterbreinholt.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/peter.breinholt.3Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/peterbreinholt LISTEN TO PETER'S MUSICSPOTIFY https://rb.gy/c6evxAPPLE MUSIC https://rb.gy/5s7g0 ABOUT THE HOST PAUL CARDALLOfficial Website - http://www.paulcardall.comFacebook - http://www.facebook.com/paulcardallmusicYoutube - http://www.youtube.com/cardallInstagram - http://www.instagram.com/paulcardall LISTEN TO PAUL'S MUSICAPPLE MUSIC - https://music.apple.com/us/artist/paul-cardall/4312819SPOTIFY - https://open.spotify.com/artist/7FQRbf8gbKw8KZQZAJWxH2  PART ONEPaul introduces Utah musician Peter Breinholt. Growing up under the umbrella of Mormonism, they discuss the differences in how they were raised. Paul comes from an orthodox home in Salt Lake City where his family was active in all the cultural and theological teachings of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (LDS). Whereas, Peter grew up outside of Utah and didn't have an active family. He moved to Utah, started a band, and evolved into an active Latter-Day Saint.Peter explains that there are Mormons making Mormon-themed music for Mormons sold at LDS bookstores, and then there are popular bands or singers who happen to be LDS. Paul summarizes how popular LDS-themed music has become; it's a multi-million dollar industry. Peter clarifies that in Utah, where LDS headquarters are, because of the social network that the Church provides, when things catch on, it's like a wildfire. There are mega trends in Mormonism.Paul talks about pioneer immigrants who wrote hymns using the contemporary style of their time. They mention that even though there is a commercial music culture, the church itself is rather strict on what they present in worship services called Sacrament Meetings, and full-time missionaries are allowed to listen to. Electric guitars and drums aren't allowed in services. Missionaries were allowed to listen to the Tabernacle Choir and some piano music, like Paul. Today, missionaries can listen to whatever helps them feel the spirit of God, though leaders are still cautious.As the church evolved in the 80s, there was Michael McLean, a songwriter who produced a series of videos promoting church doctrine. Missionaries would take those to those who saw the ad on TV. They talk about Mormon ad campaigns in the 70s and 80s. The songs in the ads were a huge part in persuading people emotionally and had a significant influence on the direction commercial Mormon music proceeded.Peter and Paul talk about the Osmonds, the most popular LDS musicians in the 20th century. Their fifth studio album that was on the Billboard charts is called “The Plan.” Their concept album was an opportunity for The Osmonds to share Mormon theology. There have been people who have joined the church as a result of their love for Donny Osmond. They skip ahead a few decades to talk about another famous band, The Killers, whose lead singer Brandon Flowers is a devout Mormon.In the late 1970s, early 80s, Afterglow was a blockbuster duo whose songs were rich with harmonies. They were one of the first to have a record deal with the church-owned bookstore, called Deseret Book. Their music was overly religious with strict LDS themes. Deseret Book at the time had hundreds of stores along with hundreds of independent stores by people who sold LDS related products. Record labels began to pop up.Peter brings up Kenneth Cope, whose voice was featured in some of those Mormon ads. Kenneth wrote and recorded some of the most successful commercial Mormon music. All of this is happening while Amy Grant in the Christian market or Gospel Music Association was becoming successful, and her Christian-themed music crossed over into the adult contemporary top 40. Greater Than Us All was Kenneth's successful debut with His Hands and Never A Better Hero. My Servant Joseph was another hit album about with songs about LDS founder Joseph Smith. Kenneth takes his responsibilities in the church seriously and when he was called to be a Bishop, in a church with no paid ministry, we didn't hear much from Kenneth Cope until recently. He'd spent 15 years producing a new musical called "Son of Man."Along with Kenneth, Michael Webb recorded similar LDS themed songs and has since left the church. Paul says one of his favorite songs is a new Christian song by Michael Webb. Peter and Paul explore artists Julie De Azevedo, Felicia Sorensen, and other successful female artists who started to emerge in the 90s. Julie is the daughter of Lex de Azevedo, who was successful at writing LDS musicals like "Saturday's Warrior," and "My Turn on Earth." He started a record label that signed Kenneth Cope, Michael Webb, Julie, and others. Julie became a popular therapist and podcast host helping countless LDS women understand their value. They mention Hillary Weeks and move into a conversation about Jeff Simpson, a former Disney producer. Jeff was ambitious in helping take LDS music forward into a more contemporary and overall style. He had a vision to make LDS music part of the broader Christian market under the Gospel Music Association. But Jeff's label Excel was never successful because of the differences. He was successful at creating a film production and distribution entity with the breakout hit "God's Army" by Richard Dutcher. Excel would later sell to Deseret Book. He also created an award show called "The Pearls" honoring LDS music.Before talking about cellist Steven Sharp Nelson, Peter mentions Nashville Producer Jason Deere who created the Nashville Tribute Band, which was country music with LDS themes. Cellist Steven Sharp Nelson, who is now a member of YouTube sensation The Piano Guys, worked on hundreds of albums by members of the LDS faith. Peter shares how he met Steve and began using him in his band. Later, Paul used Steve to orchestrate his music with another brilliant LDS artist, Marshall McDonald. Both Marshall and Steven worked as a team to help dozens of artists. Paul invited Steve to let him produce "Sacred Cello" for Paul's label Stone Angel Music. Steve didn't believe it would be successful, but the album debuted No. 18 on the Billboard Classical Charts. Steve is an artist who shared the burden with artists that occurs in the studio and on the stage. Paul shares with Peter the countless LDS artists who created LDS-themed albums that debuted on the Billboard charts. Deseret Book began reporting sales to Soundscan."Especially For Youth" is the next topic. The weeklong camp on Brigham Young University's campus and dozen other colleges across the United States gathered LDS Youth from all over. EFY gave these LDS teenagers a 12-song compilation that featured a cassette, CD of LDS artists who wrote songs about the camp theme. Every kid received one. EFY music began in 1986 and continued until 2019 before the LDS Church changed the youth program. In the 80s not only did you have Michael McLean, Kenneth Cope, and Julie De Azevdeo, but over the decades, artists evolved out of these produced EFY albums. Why? They were approved by the church since the program was under BYU, a church-owned private university. Not everyone appreciated the songs, but the production was top quality. However, producers and artists were not given the standard music industry fees. Peter wanted to get involved and was at a point in his career where the LDS church listened to him. He recruited Jon Schmidt, Steven Sharp Nelson's partner in The Piano Guys, to produce an authentic album of songs. However, they were restricted by several policies. Peter produced one more several years ago with songwriter Russ Dixon from the Utah group Colors. Concerts were also performed, and youth looked forward to it. Overtime EFY did away with the concerts because leaders felt there was too much attention drawn to the artists. There was one theme song that was the EFY “We Are The World” that brought the popular artists who were LDS together called, “Especially For Youth.” Mormons who go to the Temple make covenants that they'll donate all their time and talents to building up the Church. As a result, artists felt an obligation to do things for free or for very little pay. They discuss firesides, which are special events inside a church building. In the beginnings, Churches wanted firesides, but overtime fewer and fewer musicians were invited to perform their music about God. Peter shares his experience being asked to perform for LDS leaders and bring his band, only they wouldn't pay for anything. Peter would have to pay his band out of his pocket.Peter and Paul share their frustration as an artist who doesn't do LDS themed music. Because he lent his voice to a few LDS themed songs, the music platform's algorithm made him an LDS artist and recommends other LDS artists instead of the Americana Folk artists. Paul also shares his frustration that new material still references artists that the metadata feels is comparable to when Paul started in 1995. Paul talks about doing an album with Steele Croswhite, who was not LDS, and slowly the culture started working with people of other Christian denominations.Paul talks about his experience speaking and performing at a Missionary Fall social attended by Apostles Russell M. Nelson and Elder David A. Bednar. A previous 70s prophecy by President Spencer Kimball invited LDS members to create the very finest artist, particularly because he believed they have all the truth. He showed the apostles the classical Billboard charts that had 5 out of 10 people who were LDS. He showed that his prophecy was being fulfilled. Afterward, Elder Bednar invited Paul to write a song with him. Paul worked with Steven Sharp Nelson and Marshall McDonald to produce Paul and David Bednar's office song "One by One." Paul would later present Elder Bednar with a plaque showing he was part of a No. 1 Billboard charting album. Paul would perform this piece with LDS tenor Nathan Pacheco. Paul discusses the positive experience of doing business with Elder Bednar and the corporate church concerning owning the master rights to their song. Paul learned that Apostles do not take a royalty. If so, it goes directly to the church missionary department.Peter talks about Trina Harmon, a Nashville songwriter who isn't LDS, has helped several Mormons evolve as writers and artists. She complimented LDS members but said she's not yet met an LDS artist who is truly aligned with the mission of the Church. The LDS Church demands a lot of service and rules, leaving artists at odds in creating music. Paul agrees and says that anyone, LDS or not, who creates music that points people to Jesus Christ is important. They briefly discuss Paul Simon who is getting older and producing an album about his relationship with God. Maturing popular artists lean into producing faith-based recordings. Artists need to speak to the struggles. Peter talks about his daughter choosing to go on a mission and his concern that it could go one or two ways. Missionaries lean in or when they return, get out of the church.Paul shares Christian artist Andrew Peterson, who like Peter Breinholt, built a community of artists within a cultural context. In Mormon culture, there's a little bit of reluctance towards charismatic musicians. When Peter was connecting with the youth in a fireside, the leader stood up to make sure the audience understood that Peter is not someone who they need to look up to, but to look up to God. Leaders tend to put down artists. A leader cornered Peter to ask him if he's a kingdom builder or a Peter builder. They discuss Mormon theology about being ordained Kings and Queens, so there's a sense of looking down on those who aren't anointed joint heirs with God. Paul shares that he needed to strip away all the idols and ideology that stood in the way of having a full relationship with Christ. Paul believes in the Four Gospels over any new revelation from those who claim to be God's prophets. The Four Gospels are 4 eye witnesses of the Resurrected Lord who disagree on the details, but they all tell the same story. He goes into talking about the Codex Vaticanus and the other codexes that were used by St. Jerome to give the world the Latin Vulgate. Paul gets into why he doesn't believe in a Church that he loves with all his heart. They talk about Joseph Smith's first vision narrative that the Church has been teaching for hundreds of years, that even LDS scholars say that narrative can't be sustained. It's simply not true. Peter says that artists deconstruct. It's why artists write songs, to say something they can't say with words. They compose how they feel.They discuss challenges in Mormon doctrine. Paul talks about one of the Christian churches he attends called Immanuel Nashville with Pastor TJ Tims. Artists analyze everything.Paul and Peter end by setting up part two. ABOUT PETER BREINHOLTPeter Breinholt is well-known performer in the Salt Lake region and became so largely through word-of-mouth. His debut record became the best-selling independently released CD ever in the state of Utah, and was described a decade after it's release as "an underground classic" by Salt Lake Magazine. Peter has performed for countless sold out crowds in every major concert hall in the state, including Kingsbury Hall, Tuacahn and Sundance. Utah Governor Gary Herbert recently honored Peter with the Governor's Mansion Award for Achievement in the Performing Arts for his influence as a songwriter and performing artist.

* Guest: Dr. Scott Bradley, Founder and Chairman of the Constitution Commemoration Foundation and the author of the book and DVD/CD lecture series “To Preserve the Nation.” In the Tradition of the Founding Fathers - FreedomsRisingSun.com * President Russell M. Nelson of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on Sunday announced 20 new temples the church plans to build around the world. * 'Think Celestial', Thinking celestial means being spiritually minded." Thinking celestial will change one's heart and lead to praying more sincerely. "As you think celestial, you will view trials and opposition in a new light." "When you make choices, I invite you to take the long view — an eternal view - President Russell M. Nelson, ChurchOfJesusChrist.org * General conference special: The Osmonds: Family, Faith and Fame - Get an exclusive, behind-the-scenes look inside the hearts and minds of the iconic Osmond Family. Through rare archival footage and intimate interviews with all eight siblings, this documentary explores the challenges and triumphs of their extraordinary journey. * Air Vax — The Latest mRNA Delivered Into Lungs - Dr. Mercola. * In a study on mice, scientists created polymer nanoparticles to encapsulate mRNA, making it inhalable. An airborne mRNA product could be used to rapidly vaccinate the masses, without their knowledge or consent. * COVID Vaccines Causally Linked to Increased Mortality, Resulting in 17 Million Deaths: Scientific Report - Data suggest COVID-19 vaccines haven't saved lives, but instead, have resulted in 17 million deaths and increased all-cause mortality in 17 countries - TheEpochTimes.com * Massive emergency alert test will sound alarms on every US phone, TV and radio Wednesday, October 4th - USA Today. * On Wednesday, October 4 at 2:20 pm ET, every TV, radio and cell phone in the United States will blare out the distinctive, jarring electronic warning tone of an emergency alert, accompanied by a notice along these lines: This is a nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System, issued by the Federal Emergency Management Agency, covering the United States from 14:20 to 14:50 hours ET. This is only a test. No action is required by the public.

This lesson is for the week of August 8-14, with Bryan Ready Host.Brought to you by http://www.cedarfort.comBryan was an ordained Southern Baptist Pastor with aformal theological education. He firmly believed that Joseph Smith was a false prophet.In 1979, Bryan and his mother were driving home from a fireside featuringmembers of the Osmond Family. He had listened to their testimonies of the gospel of Jesus Christ and was impressed. He turned to his mother and said, "Mom, I want to be a Mormon." Her answer was a firm and adamant "No!"Over the next thirty-five years, Bryan became a committed follower of Jesus Christ-and a staunch anti-Mormon. But then things changed. His heart began to soften as he opened his mind to the restored gospel of Jesus Christ. His faith would face the ultimate test of conviction-to quit his ministry and seek baptism.He earned a Bachelor of Arts in Religion from Union University, Jackson, TN, as well as a Master of Divinity and Master of Theology from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary graduate school in Louisville, KY. His master's thesis was entitled, William Heth Whitsitt: Insights into Early Mormonism. Prior to joining the Church in 2016, he studied Church history and theology for over thirty years. He is a member of the Mormon Historical Association. As a Southern Baptist minister, he engaged in dialogue with members of the Religious Studies Faculty at Brigham Young University (BYU); and he facilitated dialogues between Southern Baptists and local Church leaders. In 2018, Bryan was invited by BYU's Office of Religious Outreach to give a presentation on Intersections of LDS & Baptist Doctrine: Perspectives from an LDS Former Baptist Pastor. Bryan has been married for twenty-six years and is the father of six children.Members of the church believe in the Bible and the Book of Mormon. The book of Mormon is another testament to Jesus Christ and chronicles the history of Jesus visiting the Natives in North America in ancient times. The book of Mormon was translated with priesthood power by Joseph Smith Jr. who was martyred as the prophet of the Church in 1844. The Church has grown to 16.6 million members worldwide, who love Jesus Christ and his restored gospel. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

DAVID OSMOND has show business in his genes. As part of the world famous OSMOND FAMILY, David has carried on this iconic entertainment legacy with some incredible successes while overcoming great challenges. David began performing at age 4, and was discovered by Bob Hope as the Lead Singer of The Osmond's 2nd Generation; a group comprised of Alan Osmond's sons. David's career has included tours to sold-out arenas in the U.S., Europe, and Asia, contracts with both Curb Records and Epic/Sony, and 4 songs in the top 40 in the U.K. As a BROADWAY theatrical artist, He took over for famous uncle Donny, starring in the lead role of JOSEPH in Andrew Lloyd Webber's, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat with five separate companies. David was featured on FOX's hit TV show AMERICAN IDOL. He tours consistently as a guest artist alongside his aunt Marie Osmond, and has also recently performed alongside artists such as Stevie Wonder, The Eagles, Steven Tyler, and Earth Wind & Fire, and also performed onstage at venues ranging from London's Wembley Arena to Harpo Studios for Oprah. A shocking Multiple Sclerosis diagnosis forced David to put his musical career on hold for a time, but his inspiring physical battle to return to the stage has made him an award-winning symbol of hope to the MS Community. He continues to inspire as a music artist and motivational speaker. A recent single of David's, I CAN DO THIS, debuted on FUSE's Top 20 Countdown, and has touched the lives of millions. Now, as the EMMY-nominated new host of the legendary TV program WONDERAMA, David is excited to introduce and explore a world filled with wonder for a future generation of kids and their families. He also appears each week as one of the hosts of Fresh Living, a lifestyle TV show on Utah's number one station, CBS KUTV Channel Two. On the music front, he has just launched an exciting new big band project called, The Osmond Chapman Orchestra (OCO). The newly-released debut album on SONY and Universal Records also broke into the top 5 on iTunes. Joining forces with award-winning band-leader Caleb Chapman, and the region's hottest musicians, he puts on an electrifying performance spanning the crooner classics to the music of today. They are defining the NEW American Songbook! As a business professional, David is currently the Utah Market President of TribeHouse; an exclusive business program designed to build high-level relationships between Utah's top business leaders. Being a versatile entertainer, music artist, TV show host, keynote speaker, and business leader, David is immensely thankful for the incredible opportunities he's had throughout his career of life-changing experiences. David is extremely grateful for his fan's support and loves to interact with them via social media. Above all, David considers his GREATEST treasure to be his sweet wife, Valerie, their two beautiful daughters, Saffron and Azalea, and son, Everest.

When Marie Osmond was a little girl, her mom told her that she could gain a testimony of the truthfulness of the Book of Mormon for herself. The witness she received in answer to her prayers has carried her in the 50 years since. She has spent her life in the spotlight and it has not been a life without challenges or mistakes, but Marie has stood by her faith again and again. On today's episode, Marie reveals how her faith, a knowledge of the Atonement of Christ, temple attendance, and an understanding of eternal families has carried her throughout her life.  "Let God be God and always be humble enough to follow.” Show Notes 3:26- Putting the Gospel to the Test 6:31- “What is Normal?” 9:18- Family is Everything 11:47- “Be Ready Always to Give an Answer” 15:11- The Only Failure in Life 18:38- Living Longer Than a Child 24:47- Falling in Love Again 27:02- Why The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints? 28:35- Working in the Temple 31:43- Getting Answers from General Conference 33:42- What Does It Mean To Be All In the Gospel of Jesus Christ? Find the full episode transcript at ldsliving.com/allin. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Once again, it's Adam's BIRTHDAY, and on this very special bumper episode, the boys sit down to discuss a DOUBLE FEATURE of horrific, slimy, slobbering creatures with more teeth than the Osmond Family. That's right - it's ALIEN (1979) and ALIENS (1986)! Plus plenty of present exchanges and other gubbins, too. This week also sees a return from resident game nerd Nick, who gives us a peek into the recent E3 event - and don't forget to listen out for Adam's reviews of Nobody (2021) and Vivarium (2019)! If you enjoy the podcast, please come and support us over at https://www.patreon.com/hollowdellmedia! And do check out https://shop.spreadshirt.co.uk/hollowdellmedia/ while you're at it! Thanks!

This week, Les chats with David Osmond about his latest project, Osmond Chapman Orchestra, and their new album "There's More Where That Came From" out now. A scion of the world-famous Osmond Family, David has carried on this iconic entertainment legacy with incredible success while overcoming great challenges. David began performing at age four as part of The Osmonds 2nd Generation, and he's gone on to star in Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat in five separate companies. David was featured on Fox’s hit TV show “American Idol” and is the Emmy Award-nominated host of the syndicated TV program “Wonderama,” where he seeks to inspire a future generation of kids and their families. Follow David via Instagram @DavidOsmond, Twitter @DavidOsmond1, and Facebook @DavidOsmondFans, and enjoy the interview!

Donny Osmond has been a singer, actor, triple-threat television series host (talk show, game show, variety show), best-selling author (his autobiography entered the UK bestseller chart at #1), commercial spokesman, motivational speaker, and even a racecar driver. Throughout his illustrious career, Donny has earned 33 gold records; selling over 100 million albums becoming a worldwide music legend. He has made history by celebrating almost 6 decades in show business with the release of his 61st album, One Night Only: a live album accompanied by a DVD of his sold out UK tour in January, 2017. The current Flamingo Las Vegas show with Marie, began back in September 2008 and was originally scheduled to run for six weeks. The audience response was so overwhelming that the Flamingo renamed their showroom, “The Donny & Marie Showroom.” The show ran for an unprecedented eleven years! The Donny and Marie show received many accolades during their run. They've been awarded “Best Show,” "Best Singer,” "Best Band," and "Best Dancers” throughout the years according to the Las Vegas Review Journal. Throughout his career, Donny has notably entertained a vast array of audiences with his varied career choices. He has starred on Broadway as Gaston in Disney’s Beauty and the Beast; hosted two television series on British network television; and performed at the Concert for Diana, seen worldwide by more than two billion viewers. The critically acclaimed song Captain Li Shang’s “I’ll Make a Man Out of You” from the Disney film “Mulan” was sung by Donny. The song and Donny’s singing of it received accolades from around the globe and ranks as one of the most popular and enduring Disney tunes of all time. 2008 marked the 50th year celebration of the Osmond Family in entertainment. The entire family made a historic appearance on Oprah, which set a daytime ratings record and made Oprah’s list of Top Ten Best Celebrity Moments. The family then toured the UK, Australia, and Asia for the first time in 27 years to sell-out crowds. In 2009, Donny was crowned Dancing with the Stars champion for season nine (the show garnered 37 million viewers weekly). One of Donny’s most notable appearances was his starring role as Joseph in Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber's Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, which broke records during its six-year run with more than 2,000 performances in the US and Canada. In 2013 he launched Donny Osmond Home, a home furnishings line that marks the first time he’s ever collaborated with his wife Debbie professionally. It is available on sites like Wayfair, Target, Home Depot, Amazon, RC Willey, to name a few, as well as retail outlets all across North America. In Spring of 2018, Donny wrote a customized video birthday e-card for American Greetings with more than 1,000 names to choose from. Donny does the honors by dancing and singing his way through a fun birthday song customized for whomever you choose. People of all ages have been blown away by the personalized (and hilarious!) wishes in which Donny actually sings their name and age for a truly unique birthday greeting. In August of 2018, Donny collaborated with rapper Lil Yachty for Chef Boyardee's highly successful, vintage-style commercial. This unlikely pairing proves Donny's philosophy that sometimes you need to think outside to box to score a lasting impression. Judging from the public's reactions, Donny and Yachty wrote the perfect hip-hop jingle that expertly positions Chef Boyardee to all ages. Donny’s multi-generational worldwide fan base is reflected in the 100 million plus annual hits on his official website, Donny.com, and social media sites. Donny also just announced his return to Las Vegas and the Caesars Entertainment family with his first-ever solo multi-year residency inside Harrah’s Showroom at Harrah’s Las Vegas, opening Tuesday, Aug. 31, 2021.  Donny and Debbie, his wife of 40 years, have five children and ten grandchildren.

Justin Osmond, Merrill's son of the Osmond Family, loves to prove people wrong. He's an author, speaker, and musician, and was born 90% deaf! Watch the testimony of him overcoming this disability and learned to play FOUR instruments.

Justin has led an extraordinary life and found himself learning vital lessons from his unique circumstances. Growing up with a 90% hearing loss is hard for anyone, but being the son of Merrill Osmond, the lead singer of the world-renowned Osmond Family, made deafness an even bigger challenge for him. After 12 years of intense speech and listening therapy, Justin can now speak with passion and through modern-day technology, hear with conviction. Considering the fact that he was a couple years behind his peers, he has shown through intense dedication, mental toughness and physical exertion, that nothing can stop him from going after his dreams. Having shared the spotlight with the likes of Kevin Costner, Oprah, Billy Crystal, Garth Brooks, Susan Boyle and many other distinguished and respectable individuals, Justin's unique style inspires and motivates his audiences http://www.justinosmond.com

Hearing With My Heart with Justin Osmond Justin has led an extraordinary life and found himself learning vital lessons from his unique circumstances. Growing up with a 90% hearing loss is hard for anyone, but being the son of Merrill Osmond, the lead singer of the world-renowned Osmond Family, made deafness an even bigger challenge for him. After 12 years of intense speech and listening therapy, Justin can now speak with passion and through modern-day technology, hear with conviction. Considering the fact that he was a couple years behind his peers, he has shown through intense dedication, mental toughness and physical exertion, that nothing can stop him from going after his dreams. Having shared the spotlight with the likes of Kevin Costner, Oprah, Billy Crystal, Garth Brooks, Susan Boyle and many other distinguished and respectable individuals, Justin's unique style inspires and motivates his audiences http://www.justinosmond.com

Hearing With My Heart with Justin Osmond Justin has led an extraordinary life and found himself learning vital lessons from his unique circumstances. Growing up with a 90% hearing loss is hard for anyone, but being the son of Merrill Osmond, the lead singer of the world-renowned Osmond Family, made deafness an even bigger challenge for him. After 12 years of intense speech and listening therapy, Justin can now speak with passion and through modern-day technology, hear with conviction. Considering the fact that he was a couple years behind his peers, he has shown through intense dedication, mental toughness and physical exertion, that nothing can stop him from going after his dreams. Having shared the spotlight with the likes of Kevin Costner, Oprah, Billy Crystal, Garth Brooks, Susan Boyle and many other distinguished and respectable individuals, Justin's unique style inspires and motivates his audiences http://www.justinosmond.com Yoga Bodies: Real People, Real Stories and the Power of Transformation with Lauren LiptonLauren Lipton is a yoga devotee and an award-winning journalist who covers wellness, style, and trends. Her work has appeared in the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, Allure, and Town & Country, among other publications. Her book Yoga Bodies a collection of interviews with yogis of all shapes and skill levels, with photographs by Jaimie Baird. www.laurenlipton.com

Welcome to BlogTalkRadio's featured World of Ink Network. Join us today for the Families Matter show with hosts Traci McDonald and Virginia S Grenier. Justin Osmond, son of Merrill Osmond has been on an intense training schedule since September of 2014 to run the biggest & longest trek of his life. He isn’t running for himself, he’s running 250 miles to raise awareness and financial support for 25 deaf children living in Southern Utah who will be receiving the gift of better hearing. For more information about Justin Osmond’s 250 Mile Benefit Run, visit www.Run4Hearing.com ABOUT OLIVE OSMOND HEARING FUND - Founded in 2010, the Olive Osmond Hearing Fund (www.hearingfund.org) serves both the deaf and hard of hearing communities with education, resources, and cutting-edge hearing equipment and devices. Justin Osmond started the organization in honor of his grandmother, Olive Osmond, the matriarch of the world-famous singing Osmond family. Justin Osmond, an accomplished violinist, is himself 90% deaf. Since 2010, Olive Osmond Hearing Fund has provided hearing aids to over 2,500 children around the world, and has outfitted several school districts with equipment to help teachers better communicate with deaf students. The organization also provides musical instruments and lessons to deaf children. Contact: info@hearingfund.org or 801.609.4327 The World of Ink Network brings you shows each week on topics such as books, writing, author interviews, self-help and much more. You can also follow us at http://worldofinknetwork.com, our blog http://worldofinknetwork.blogspot.com, and on Facebook and Twitter.

More Bad Apples - The Osmond Family Special (1979) Season 1 Episode 4 Mark and Christopher discuss the May 13, 1979 episode of The Osmond Family Special. Guest stars are Wolfman Jack, Chuck Berry, Chubby Checker and Loretta Lynn. A special thank you to Dave Evans for not only the support but for providing a remarkable collection of Osmond classics to the public! Visit his YouTube channel NOW!

More Bad Apples - The Osmond Family Valentine's Special (1979) Season 1 Episode 2 In our 2nd episode of MBA we review : The Osmond Family Valentine's Day Special (1979) With Andy Gibb, Ruth Buzzi and Paul Lynde as guests! This show first aired on 2/11/79 and this is a rundown of what is in this nearly 40 year old gem! All Osmonds - "Love Is A Good Foundation" Marie, Jay & Jimmy - "You're Not Sick You're Just In Love" Andy Gibb - "(Our Love) Don't Throw It All Away" Old Fashioned Love Song Segment Paul Lynde - Cupid Basic Training Donny - "Puppy Love" Marie & Ruth Buzzi - Usherette Skit Osmond Brothers - "Baby's Back" Paul Lynde & Ruth Buzzi Love Birds Skit Party Finale

VHS Rewind! Season 2 Episode 8

VHS Rewind! Season 2 Episode 8

VHS Rewind! Season 2 Episode 8 The Osmond Family Christmas Special (1980) Mark and Chris discuss the heavily produced and popular Donnie and Marie 1980 Xmas Special! Stars such as Peggy Fleming and Doug Henning perform!