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to your connection for keeping up on the latest official news and
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FEBRUARY
5, 2013 ~
Jay is thrilled with the arrival of his first grandson
- Grayson was born today at 9:55 AM CST, 7 lb. 11 ou., 20.5" long.
Jason and Lauren are very happy, and mother and baby are doing great.
Jay was very
excited to receive this letter from BYU and he wanted to share a portion of it
here...
Invitation from BYU to
join the Honoor Society of Phi Kappa Phi
Dear Jay:
Congratulations! Your academic accomplishments at Brigham Young
University qualify you for membership in the University's Principal Honor
Society, Phi Kappa Phi, which is also the nation's oldest, largest, and most
selective all-discipline honor society. It is the only honor society at
BYU that recognizes academic achievement and exemplary character in all
disciplines.
OCTOBER 11, 2012 ~
Enjoy
photos from Jimmy, Jay and Merrill's
week at Andy Williams' Moon River Theater and the Luncheon With The Osmond
Brothers.
SEPTEMBER 26, 2012 ~
In Memory of Andy
Williams
Andy was not
only my mentor, but an idol as well. He was the catalyst that
started our family to seriously consider being in this business.
I will always be grateful to him and his example to our family. We
would not be in this business and have had the success we've
enjoyed, without this great man. I also know that he loved his
family, and had faith in God, and a life after this one. I know he
is enjoying his family in heaven now. He will always be a
shinning star to me and to my posterity.
There is a new show in Branson,
Missouri, and Jay is pleased to announce his daughter-in-law, Lauren (Jason's
wife) plays the role of Marcia Brady. The show - Brady Lunch - starring
the original Greg Brady (Barry Williams),
opened last Thursday, April 12, 2012 at Yakov's theater. Below are some
photos highlighting Lauren's role in this production, which she says is, "A
lot of fun!" Click here
for ticket information.
Photos by Carol Hooten
APRIL 10, 2012 ~
Photos from
Merrill, Jay and Jimmy's final tour in the U.K. are
now online!
APRIL 2, 2012 ~
It's here!
The long-awaited brand new CD with all new music - The Osmonds "Can't Get
There Without You" has officially been released today! Click on the
press release to read all
about the new CD, the track listings, and links to get your copy.
MARCH 12, 2012 ~
There are some
great photos on Jay's site highlighting Merrill,
Jay and Jimmy's recent shows at The Orleans in Las Vegas, the Jay-riatric
Celebration, as well as a peek at rehearsals for the Final Tour in the UK!
FEBRUARY 8, 2012 ~
Take a look at
this interview Jay had with the Laughlin Nevada
Entertainer regarding The Osmonds (Jay, Jimmy and David's) shows at
The Riverside Resort in Laughlin this week.
FEBRUARY 6, 2012 ~
Remember the
jacket Jay wore throughout The Osmonds' 50th Anniversary World Tour?
Now you can own it -
click here!
FEBRUARY 2, 2012 ~
Photos are
online now from Jay, Jimmy and David's show last Friday at
The Mohegan Sun!
JANUARY 8, 2012 ~
The Osmond Brothers Invite you to a Jay-riatric Celebration!
Are you having a birthday this year? Then join us for a celebration of Jay’s 57th birthday…and we’ll celebrate yours too! Vegas will also be the official kick-off for the brothers’ final 50-city tour in the U.K. following their shows at The Orleans.
When:
Jay’s Birthday - Friday, March 2, 2012 (immediately following The Osmond Brothers 8:00 PM show)
Where:
At The Orleans in Las Vegas, Nevada
Cost per Person:
$75.00 – Includes:
Pizza and birthday cake
You’ll receive an autographed photo birthday card from The Osmond Brothers & a birthday gift
Activities:
The Osmond Brothers will be making the rounds – visiting each table of guests
We’ll play Osmond-themed games with prizes
There will be an exciting raffle you won’t want to miss
A listening party for a couple of the tracks on The Osmond Brothers new CD – all new material!
And be a part of our Funky Hat Contest – create a hat that you wear to the party – make it gorgeous, funny, give it a theme, get creative! A special prize will be awarded for the most outstanding hat creation.
Registration:
YOU MUST RSVP BY FEBRUARY 11 if you will be attending the Jay-riatric Celebration!
E-mail terri@jayosmond.com by February 11th to reserve your spot at the event. Put JAY-RIATRIC CELEBRATION in your e-mail subject line, and include your full name in the body of the e-mail. (You may also contact Terri with any questions about the event.)
A portion of your event ticket price will benefit Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals
DECEMBER 16, 2011 ~
A wonderful article from yesterday's Deseret News for the holiday season...
What I love about the ‘Osmond Family Christmas’ CD
Published: Thursday, Dec. 15, 2011 5:06 p.m. MST
By Carmen Herbert, For the Deseret News
Nothing says Christmas to me more than the “Osmond Family Christmas” album.
Growing up, it was one of several cherished holiday CDs that my siblings and I would play over and over again. My sister and I memorized Donny and Marie’s duet of “Pine Cones and Holly Berries” and “It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas” and would sing them to my parents as we sat by the fire waiting to eat on those dark-before-dinner winter evenings.
There is something about the Osmond sound that is classic. It has never been reproduced. It has never changed. It’s like the entire Osmond generation has a certain musical gene that is completely unique to them.
The harmonies on the “Osmond Family Christmas” album are spot on, a product of hours and hours spent rehearsing and solidifying their famous “One-Take Osmond” title. I never get tired of or irritated listening to the CD, something I can’t say about too many others. It’s one of those rare every-song-is-good albums.
It also brings back poignant memories of me sitting beneath our huge pine armoire curled up on the wood floor looking at the tiny animated faces on the cover picture, wondering if they recorded all the songs in some rustic, cozy cabin in the woods somewhere because of how authentic the feeling was throughout the entire album.
That takes an incredible amount of talent — not only to sound good singing (an obvious goal, although you’d probably be surprised at how many singers struggle at that very thing) but to portray honest emotion and create a specific and different mood and feel for the listener with each song through their voice inflections, harmonies, dynamics and musical transitions.
The Osmonds do this so well, you have no idea they’re working so hard at making it sound effortless.
From the moving harmonies of “I’ll Be Home For Christmas” to the sweet strains of “Silent Night,” this album has become a staple in both the Rasmusen and Herbert households and will be for many years to come. A big thanks to my brother-in-law for giving this to us as a gift a few years ago, helping bring back some wonderful childhood Christmas memories and helping me now make more with a family of my own.
Perhaps it’s the whole “family" part of the Osmonds and what they represent that makes this timeless Christmas album so special to me.
Note: This album is not available on iTunes in the U.S., but you can find it on Amazon.com or in the UK version of iTunes by searching “The Osmonds” then “The Christmas Album.”
Photos from the shows at The Orleans in Vegas and the Halloween Spooktacular are now online!
NOVEMBER 2, 2011 ~
Jay's son, Eric, has a brand new website and fabulous new CD - Cloud Spell. His new CD is available at a great price you won't want to pass up on, and can be ordered directly through his new site. Take a look!
SEPTEMBER 19, 2011 ~
Photos from
Wayne, Merrill, Jay and Jimmy's performance in
Roscommon, MI are now online!
Another
fun event is coming...this one is a Halloween Spooktacular
Get-Together with The Osmond Brothers in Las Vegas!
Click here
for more information.
JULY 23, 2011 ~
Join
Wayne, Jay and Jimmy in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee for an
EXCLUSIVE Meet & Greet Adventure in the Smoky Mountains! They
will also be performing their fabulous show at The Smith Family Theater
August 29, 31 and September 2 - don't miss the fun!
Photos
from The Osmond Brothers' concert in
Wabash, Indiana, April 30th are now online.
APRIL 29, 2011 ~
Read
Jay's recent interview with the Ft. Wayne
Journal Gazette regarding the Osmond Brothers' performance date in
Wabash, Indiana tomorrow.
APRIL 27, 2011 ~
April
15, 2011, Jay's nephew, Aaron Osmond (Virl's son) took the Oath of
Office and became the new state senator representing Utah’s District 10...photos.
A promotional
video for The Osmonds' concept album "The Plan" has been added to Jay's video gallery.
APRIL 22, 2011 ~
Jay wanted to share
a special Easter video message with all of you -
click here to view.
APRIL 20, 2011 ~
Enjoy a look at
the opening of The Osmond Brothers - Up Close and Personal - at
The Caravelle in Branson, Missouri!
APRIL 15, 2011 ~
See what Wayne,
Merrill and Jay were up to in Miami, Florida
April 14th!
APRIL 4, 2011 ~
Watch
Jay and Wayne's "Daytime" television interview
from March 11, 2011.
View/listen
to a great video spotlighting very young Osmond
Brothers singing in Swedish.
MARCH 22, 2011 ~
We’ve had a
number of inquiries about Kandilyn Osmond’s recent post regarding Jay and
her getting a divorce. To answer these questions, we are sharing a copy
of her post here:
Jay and I have mutually decided that it is in our
best interest that we get a divorce. We will always care deeply about
each other. But, after years of trying to work out our challenges, we
have come to the conclusion that it is time to dissolve the marriage. We
are blessed with the loving support of our families, our children, and our
friends. We ask for the privacy and respect we need to get through this
delicate time. We know it will all be for the best.
Photos
from the events with Wayne, Merrill, Jay and Jimmy in Las Vegas March 5 &
6, 2011 - click here!
Take
a look at what Jay's kids got him for his birthday March
2nd. Plus, here is a
video of the adventure that Jimmy tweeted.
MARCH 8, 2011 ~
The
video clip from Jay's March 5th interview with KTNV in Las Vegas is
online.
MARCH 2, 2011 - JAY'S BIRTHDAY! ~
This
Saturday, March 5, Jay will be doing a live interview with the KTNV
Channel 13 Action News in Las Vegas. The interview will be at 8:00 AM
PT, and they will be putting the interview on their website afterwards (www.ktnv.com).
FEBRUARY 26, 2011 ~
Photos
from Jay and Jason's Father/Son trip to Arizona are
now online.
FEBRUARY 9, 2011 ~
Two
book signings for Jay and Wayne are coming to Barnes & Noble -
March 5,
2011 - 11AM-1PM PT Barnes & Noble - Rainbow Promenade
2191 N Rainbow Blvd.
Las Vegas, NV 89108
March 11, 2011 - 7:00-9:00 PM ET Barnes and Noble -
Carrollwood Store
11802 N. Dale Mabry Highway
Tampa, FL 33618
JANUARY 31, 2011 ~
Exciting news!
Jay and Wayne have another book signing
scheduled - this one will coincide with
The Osmond Brothers' performance dates at The
Suncoast in Las
Vegas!
The book signing will be held Saturday, March 5, from 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
PT at this Barnes & Noble
location:
Rainbow Promenade
2191 N Rainbow Blvd.
Las Vegas, NV 89108
JANUARY 18, 2011 ~
NEW!
Autographed STAGES bookplates - available exclusively in Jay's
online store!
JANUARY 14, 2011 ~
Jay,
Chubby Checker, Merrill and Jimmy -
at the ABA Convention in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Monday,
January 10th...
DECEMBER 30, 2010 ~
A
few more photos, taken with Jay's iPhone, have been added to the
Christmas Tour webpage.
DECEMBER 23, 2010 ~
A
few photo memories from Wayne, Merrill and Jay's three-stop
Christmas tour are now online.
DECEMBER 19, 2010 ~
Photos
from the December 9th book signing at T. Charleston's Books in Branson,
Missouri are now online.
The e-book version
of Jay Osmond Stages: An Autobiography features a limited-edition cover,
72 new pages of photos (including some rare and never-before-seen) for a
total of over 100 pictures,
and a few additional stories and quotes by Jay throughout. Available
now at:
Amazon and coming soon to
Barnes & Noble.
NOVEMBER 20, 2010 ~
Stages: An Autobiography will be
released in e-book version in time for the holidays! The e-book version
will include 72 additional pages of photos (some rare and
never-before-seen), along with some new stories. The e-book version will
also feature a new cover. The e-book will be available through
Amazon
and
Barnes & Noble...so get your Kindles and Nooks fired up and
ready for "Jay Osmond's Stages: An Autobiography!"
Having recently
returned from serving a wonderful two year LDS mission,
I have decided to write a book and I'd love your help!
Throughout the years, I have heard many inspiring - life
changing - stories from so many of you, and my dad has
shared with me great stories he's been told as well.
Along with writing about my experiences during my
mission, I thought it would be great to compile all of
these amazing stories into something beautiful and
memorable for everyone who might be interested. My
book will also include untold stories from the Osmond
family and other encouraging public figures, and it is my hope
the result will be an uplifting compilation.
Please contribute
if you feel moved to - I would love it! You don't
have to be LDS to share your story...I want to read
inspiring stories of all faiths and walks of life!
What is YOUR story?
~ Has the Osmond family affected your life? ~ Has our
family influenced your image of the LDS church? ~ Why
do you want the world to read your story? ~ How do
you think your story, in relation to our family, might help
others? ~ How have other encouraging public figures, such as
Mitt Romney, David Archuleta, Steve Young, Gladys
Knight, Johnny Miller, Glenn Beck, etc., influenced your life? ~ Everyone has
received a miracle or two from God - what is yours?
E-mail your story to
terri@jayosmond.com
with JASON'S BOOK in your subject line by December 31,
2010.
Together we can create an incredible masterpiece!
I look forward to hearing from you.
With Love, Jason
Osmond
Note: If you wish
to submit a story but remain anonymous, be sure to
mention that in your e-mail. If you would like to
include a .jpg image of yourself to be included in the
book, please attach it to your e-mail.
Please also note when you submit your story, you give
permission for your writing to be edited as needed and
used in print - credited with your name unless you
specify otherwise. When you submit your story and
photo, it
is also with the understanding that there will be no
financial compensation.
NOVEMBER 1, 2010 ~
Photos from the shows,
the book signing, and the Pin Trader Party/Meet & Greet in Vegas
are now online.
OCTOBER 19, 2010 ~
Photos from this
past weekend's Osmond Brothers performances in Bryant, Indiana are now online!
OCTOBER 17, 2010 ~
Writer, Francine Brokaw, has
reviewed Jay's book on
Suite 101.
OCTOBER 13, 2010 ~
Another book signing has been
scheduled for Jay and Wayne at T. Charleston's Books & Gifts in The Grand
Village in Branson, Missouri - Thursday, December 9, 2010 - 12:00-2:00 PM
CT. For more info, click
here!
OCTOBER 6, 2010 ~
Photos from
Jay and Wayne's book signing
at T. Charleston's Books & Gifts in Branson, Saturday, October 2, are now
online.
SEPTEMBER 27, 2010 ~
Jay has left a very special invitation for all
of you...click here.
SEPTEMBER 7, 2010 ~
Jay has share a video message for
all of you on his site - click here.
Pin Trader
Party Hosted by Jimmy Osmond With Special Guests Wayne, Merrill & Jay at
The Orleans in Vegas
The previously announced
Meet & Greet at The Orleans has been combined with Jimmy’sPin Trader Party
to follow The Osmond Brothers’ Saturday night show…
Where: Mardi
Gras Room at The Orleans
When:
Saturday, October 23, 2010 following the Osmond Brothers’ 8:00 PM Show
Includes: Pin Trader Party with Jimmy Question & Answer Session with Wayne, Merrill,
Jay & Jimmy Free pin from a grab bag Pin Trader Members get one complimentary raffle
ticket Opportunity to take part in a raffle for an
Osmond Brothers’ gift basket Items will be available for purchase Refreshments will be available Raffles, Games & Prizes
~ If you are a current Pin Trader Member, there
is no charge to attend the party! Simply send an e-mail to
cathy@jimmyosmond.com
with Pin Trader Party in the subject line, and put your full name in the
body of the e-mail so we can get a count of who is coming.
~ If you’re not a Pin Trader Member and would
like to attend, a $15 “Pin Trader for a Day" membership will include all of
the above. You simply need to visit
www.osmondgeneralstore.com to
purchase your one day membership between now and October 15, 2010.
AUGUST 31, 2010 ~
Another book signing will
be taking place with Jay and Wayne - this one is scheduled for Saturday,
October 2, 2010, 12:00-2:00 PM (CT). Click here
for more details!
AUGUST 18, 2010 ~
Photos from The Osmond Brothers'
August 7th performance in Twin Falls, Idaho
are now online.
AUGUST 17, 2010 ~
For those of you planning to be in Vegas October 22-24, 2010 for The
Osmond Brothers’ shows at The Orleans, we have more fun to announce…
A
Book Signing with Wayne & Jay Osmond -
Saturday, October 23, 2010 – 12:00-2:00 PM (PT)
Deseret Books 2651 Paseo Verde Pkwy Ste 150 Henderson, Nevada 89074
Photos from the Deseret Book Signing in Midvale, Utah are now online!
AUGUST 13, 2010 ~
Jay's book "Stages: An
Autobiography" is now available through his online
store. We also have a special set which includes the book
and matching autographed bookmark.
Jay and Wayne have a book
signing Monday, August 16 - 4-6 PM (MT), Deseret Books,
135 N 545 W, West Bountiful, UT 84010.
AUGUST 9, 2010 ~
Jay and Wayne appeared on ABC's
Good Things Utah this morning to talk
about their books. To view the video of the interview,
click here.
Jay and Wayne have a book
signing Saturday, August 14 - 12-2 PM (MT),
Deseret Books,
1110 E Fort Union Blvd #4M (7200 S 1100 E),
Midvale, UT 84047.
A couple of new items
that go along with Jay's new book "Stages: An Autobiography" are now
available in Jay's online store!
AUGUST 5, 2010 ~
Jay tweeted a photo of him
signing the book pre-orders a little while ago. If you aren't on
Twitter, just go to
Jay's homepage and click on the twitpic link in his Twitter box on the
left of your screen.
Jay will be at the LDS
Booksellers Convention today
and tomorrow and also has an interview with the
Salt Lake Tribune
today. He is scheduled to be on
Good Things Utah this
coming Monday. He also has an interview scheduled with Good Day Utah
August 16th and is slated to be on the
CBS News Morning Show
out of Utah August 17th. There may be other newspaper interviews firmed up
soon as well. We'll be keeping everyone updated with links, etc. on this
webpage and through Jay's e-mail group.
AUGUST 4, 2010 ~
Photos from Wayne, Merrill and
Jay's July 30, 2010 concert in Bettendorf, Iowa
are now online.
AUGUST 2, 2010 ~
The printing of Jay's book
"Stages: An Autobiography" has been completed sooner than anticipated,
which means the book will release a little early and the pre-orders will
be shipped a little sooner. With all of this in mind, the end of the
pre-order period has been changed to August 4th. If you haven't
pre-ordered your copy yet, and wish to take advantage of the pre-order
price of $17.99 (+ shipping) AND have your book autographed by Jay, you
have until THIS WEDNESDAY (August 4th) to pre-order...SO, DON'T WAIT ANY
LONGER!!! http://www.jayosmond.com/book.html
Kandi's latest newsletter is now
online...click here.
JULY 26, 2010 ~
Photos shared by Jay from a
recent holiday in Rome are now online.
JULY 17, 2010 ~
It has been worked out so that
Jay will be autographing all copies of his book that are pre-ordered by
August 15th! (Sorry - personalized autographs will not be
available.) That leaves 30 days from today to order your autographed
copy of Stages - An Autobiography by Jay Osmond.
JULY 16, 2010 ~
Jay's personal photos along with
some reviews from the Once In
A Lifetime Tour have been added to Jay's webpages covering the tour -
click here.
Jay has added avideo message to his site that he
thinks is fantastic - he wanted to share it with all of you.
JULY 6, 2010 ~
We now have photos from all of
the performances during the Once In A Lifetime
Tour. Jay may be adding some of his own personal photos once
he returns from family vacation.
JULY 2, 2010 ~
Photos from the June 30th
concert in Sheffield are now
online!
JUNE 30, 2010 ~
Once In A Lifetime Tour Update...We
have additional photos from The Osmond Brothers'
Manchester concert, and have also
added a photo webpage for the Liverpool
show.
Additional photos have been
added to the Once In A Lifetime Tour 2010 webpage -
click here!
JUNE 25, 2010 ~
Some photos of The Osmonds'
arrival at Heathrow Airport have been added to Jay's site -
check it out! Also, this morning's GMTV
ITV1 interview with Wayne, Merrill, Jay and Jimmy has been posted on the
webpage. There will be more coverage of the Once In A Lifetime Tour to
come.
Merrill's son, Justin, returned
from Mexico last night. He works with the Starkey Hearing
Foundation, and this trip they fitted over 1,400 children with hearing
aids. To learn more about the great work of this foundation,
click here.
JUNE 24, 2010 ~
We're beginning a webpage on
Jay's site to cover the excitement on their Once In A Lifetime Tour
- click here! If you have any news
articles or photos from this tour and would like to share them on Jay's
site, please send them to
terri@jayosmond.com.
JUNE 23, 2010 ~
Enjoy some more photos from Jay
and Jason's adventure in New York City.
Some additional photos from The
Osmond Brothers' New Jersey concert
June 15th have been added too.
JUNE 20, 2010 ~
Happy
Father's Day to all of the fathers out there! Jay loves the message
in the video below, and wanted to share it will all of you on this special
day...
After the concert in Holmdel,
New Jersey, Jay and Jason went into New York City for some sight-seeing. Look at the bottom of
the Holmdel, New Jersey webpage to view a few photos Jay just sent in from
NYC!
JUNE 16, 2010 ~
Enjoy some photos from Wayne,
Merrill, Jay and Jimmy's June 15th performance in Holmdel, New Jersey...including some
great behind-the-scenes pictures from Jason Osmond.
JUNE 14, 2010 ~
Jay's book - "Stages
- An Autobiography" - is available for pre-order at a discount of
almost 25% between now and August 15, 2010.
Jason's homecoming is featured
in the latest issue of "Kandi's Korner."
APRIL 29, 2010 ~
Jason is back from his mission
and has an update to his website - click here!
While visiting his homepage, be sure to check out
Jason's news webpage for a look at a
few fun photos.
APRIL 28, 2010 ~
Photos from The Osmond Brothers'
April 25th performance in Lawrenceburg,
Indiana are now online!
APRIL 27, 2010 ~
100% will go to help re-build
"The Family Pavilion" in Samaria, Idaho - site of the cabin where our
mother was born.
We can make a difference...CLICK
HERE!
APRIL 22, 2010 ~
A new edition of Kandi's Korner is now online -
featuring photos of the new Kandi's Korner at the Apple Tree Mall in
Branson, Missouri.
It won't be long now! The Osmond Brothers are
headed back to Branson, Missouri. They will be performing at the
newly remodeled Music City Centre on Branson's 76 Strip
Jay's brand new CD "It's About
Time Again," along with "Jimmy Osmond's American Jukebox," The Osmonds
"Live By Request," and the UK double disc "The Osmonds 50th Anniversary -
Reunited Live in Las Vegas" (with bonus tracks) can now be downloaded from
Amazon and iTunes!
For the downloads through
www.amazon.com, simply select "MP3 Downloads" and type in
Osmonds.
The Osmonds Gospel Favorites will also be available soon.
Be sure to check them out and don't forget to LEAVE A REVIEW!
MARCH 24, 2010 ~
A new issue of "Kandi's
Korner" is now available on Jay's site...including some fun new
photos.
MARCH 20, 2010 ~
Photos from Wayne, Merrill and
Jay's March 13th performance in Marietta,
Georgia are now online.
MARCH 14, 2010 ~
Enjoy photos from Wayne,
Merrill, Jay and Jimmy's recent performances at Busch Gardens in Tampa, Florida.
FEBRUARY 22, 2010 ~
David Osmond will be at the
Covey Center in Downtown Provo, Utah, Monday, March 1, 2010. He will be
performing and releasing his NEW debut solo CD entitled, "REFLECTED".
Tickets are available at
www.CoveyCenter.org, or by phone (801) 852-7007.
Doors open at 6:30 PM with a RED CARPET that everybody gets to walk on and
have their picture taken. Formal dress not encouraged...this is a ROCK
concert!
David's CD will only be made available at this live concert, as well as
through his website: www.DavidOsmond.com
beginning March 1st. You can listen to songs from David's CD on
his website, or click here to
listen to the CD sampler on
YouTube.
FEBRUARY 21, 2010 ~
While in Los Angeles to appear
and present at the International Pollstar Awards February 17, 2010, Jay
took time to attend a performance of "Together Forever," a musical tribute
to the songs of Steve Lawrence & Eydie Gorme, starring
Rebecca Holden &
Kevin Sasaki.
The special Valentine's show was held at the popular night spot, SERRA's
Supper Club in Studio City. Backed by the Martini Jazz Trio under the
musical direction of Charlie Harrison, Kevin and Rebecca debuted a special
song in the show, written by Jay, "Fallin' In Love." It was their honor to
have Jay, and his wife Kandilyn, attend the show to hear them perform this
wonderful song from Jay's new CD "It's
About Time Again."
FEBRUARY 17, 2010 ~
Some more great photos have
been added to The Hollywood Collector's
Show webpage from this past weekend. See which celebrities
you can identify.
If you're going to be near
Burbank, California this Saturday and/or Sunday, be sure to stop by The
Hollywood Show to say hello to Wayne, Merrill and Jay. Over 60
celebrities will be on hand to get those coveted autographs from! There
will be an 11x14 vintage poster of the Osmond Brothers (Alan, Wayne,
Merrill, Jay & Donny) available - and the posters will be autographed by
all five of these brothers. (Please note: Alan and Donny have pre-signed
the posters, they will not be at this event.)
Great News! David Osmond's
(Alan's son) new CD will be released March 1st. Click here to
hear a sampler of this fantastic CD.
Some exciting news from another
David Osmond (Virl's son)...
Dave has brought his own pie recipes to perfection and has started up
The Osmond Pie Company. The Osmond Pie Company website gives the
locations where Dave's pies are currently available locally. However,
great news for all of us, he is looking at making his pies available by
mail order soon. Reviews of these pies are almost as unbelievable as the
pies themselves, so you'll want to be sure and check out
The Osmond Pie Company.
Because of the quickly growing popularity of these delicious pies, there
is already a fun merchandise line to accompany the tasty treats:
http://www.cafepress.com/OsmondPie
Best of luck to both Davids - and don't forget, David (Alan's son) is
starring in "Jonah and the Great Fish" through February 15th at the SCERA
Center for the Arts in Orem, Utah.
Reserved seat tickets are $12 for adults and $10 for children (age 3-11),
students (with ID) and seniors (age 65+) and are available at the SCERA,
745 South State in Orem, by calling (801) 225-ARTS, or online at
scera.org.
JANUARY 29, 2010 ~
Jimmy may have
been voted off Popstar to Operastar tonight, but he is a SUPERSTAR in
Jay's book (as Jay posted on his Twitter tonight). We wanted to
share Jimmy's final, and spectacular, performance on Popstar to Operastar...
JANUARY 22, 2010 ~
Jimmy made it through the second
week of Popstar to Operastar! Please keep the support going with
your votes next week! Enjoy Jimmy's second performance...
Last week saw the start of the
sensational new ITV1 singing show POPSTAR TO OPERASTAR.
JIMMY opened the show with an amazing performance of 'O Sole Mio' and
thanks to YOUR support, will now sing again FOR YOUR VOTES!
Make sure YOU tune in to ITV1 at 9pm, Friday, January 22nd, and as soon as
the phone lines open get voting for JIMMY OSMOND TO WIN!!!!
For those of you outside the UK…we have great news! You can watch POPSTAR
TO OPERASTAR on your computer with a simple download by visiting:
http://www.filmon.com/tv/index.php
The download should just take a couple of minutes, and then select ITV1.
Bear in mind, the ability to watch through this viewer could be impeded by
your internet connection or computer processor, but be sure to visit the
link above so you don't have to miss a minute of JIMMY!
There is a chance that those outside the UK MAY be able to call in votes
as well, and we'll keep you updated on this.
POPSTAR TO OPERASTAR airs today, Friday, January 15 at 9:00 PM U.K. Time,
and in the States…4:00 PM Eastern Time, 3:00 PM Central Time, 2:00 PM
Mountain Time, 1:00 PM Pacific Time.
VOTE FOR JIMMY, AND PLEASE PASS THIS ON BY E-MAILING THOSE IN YOUR
ADDRESS BOOK!
JANUARY 21, 2010 ~
Jay will be doing some press
interviews today for promotion of "The Once in a Lifetime Tour"
this summer. You should be able to listen live/listen later to his
interview with BBC Radio West Midlands today, which is at 10:50 AM
Mountain Time, by
clicking
here.
Also, don't forget to read the latest
issue of "Kandi's Korner"
on Jay's website.
Virl Osmond's book, "The Untold
Story of Olive Osmond" is
now available
for purchase.
This 284 page biography reveals a deeper Olive Osmond than the one known
to fans world-wide as “Mother Osmond." It is filled with direct quotes
from her personal journals, and over 50 photos (many never before
published).
And remember, Jimmy on "Popstar
to Operastar" tomorrow, Friday, January 22 - VOTE FOR JIMMY!!!
For those in the States, click here for
directions on how to watch Jimmy online.
JANUARY 16, 2010 ~
Jimmy was
fantastic on the first night of Popstar to Operastar, and
has made it through to next week! Take a look at his first
performance...
JANUARY 15, 2010 ~
The sensational new singing show
POPSTAR TO OPERASTAR kicks off at 9:00 PM TONIGHT on ITV1! It's going to
be the toughest contest ever! Not only will contestants be singing in a
completely different style, but in a different language too. The show will
make X Factor look like a walk in the park! JIMMY will need YOUR support
every step of the way! Make sure YOU tune in and get voting for JIMMY
OSMOND TO WIN!!!!
For those of you in the States…we have great news! You can watch
POPSTAR to OPERASTAR on your computer with a simple download by visiting:
http://www.filmon.com/tv/index.php
The download should just take a couple of minutes, and then select ITV1.
Bear in mind, the ability to watch through this viewer could be impeded by
your internet connection or computer processor, but be sure to visit the
link above so you don’t have to miss a minute of JIMMY!
There is a chance that those in the States MAY be able to call in votes as
well, and we’ll keep you updated on this.
POPSTAR TO OPERASTAR airs today, Friday, January 15 at 9:00 PM U.K. Time,
and in the States…4:00 PM Eastern Time, 3:00 PM Central Time, 2:00 PM
Mountain Time, 1:00 PM Pacific Time.
VOTE FOR JIMMY, AND PLEASE PASS THIS ON BY E-MAILING THOSE IN YOUR
ADDRESS BOOK!
JANUARY 6, 2010 ~
POPSTAR TO OPERASTAR
Jimmy will be taking part in ITV1’s brand new series in which best-selling
recording artists from the world of pop discover if they’ve got what it
takes to perform as opera divas.
Mentored by classical hit-singer Katherine Jenkins and famed tenor Rolando
Villazon, Jimmy and the other seven contestants will be trained to perform
world famous opera songs – many of them learning to not only sing in a
completely different style, but also a completely different language than
they are used to.
After their performances the pop stars will be critiqued by a panel made
up of their mentors Katherine and Rolando and two critics, international
award-winning rock musician Meat Loaf together with TV presenter and
Classic FM radio host Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen.
Popstar to Operastar starts on Friday 15th January ITV1 9pm and will be
hosted by Myleene Klass and Alan Titchmarsh. For a chance to be in the
live studio audience each week contact www.sroaudiences.com
Some new photos have been added to the
Branson Christmas Show webpage -
take a look!
NOVEMBER 12, 2009 ~
Photos from the Christmas shows at The Osmonds
Theatre in Branson, Missouri are now online...what a fun way to kick off
the Holiday Season!
NOVEMBER 3, 2009 ~
The news so many of you
have been waiting for...Jay's NEW CD "It's
About Time Again" has been shipped! They will be arriving at the
end of this week, so we are taking orders now!
On Jay's website, we have a special package offer where you can get
the CD, Jay's new 8x10 photo, and Jay's new postcard - all for one price.
However, if you want just the CD, there is an option to order the
CD alone. Please pay special attention to the item numbers to make sure
you are ordering the right thing:
The special package is Item #SET1,
and...
Just the CD itself is Item #CD8
The CD will also be available in the gift shop at The Osmonds Theater in
Branson, Missouri.
Jay looks forward to hearing what all of you think about this CD we've
been waiting 15 years for!
NOVEMBER 1, 2009 ~
Looks like Elder Jason Osmond hasn't
forgotten about his dear old dad while away on his mission (see
photo right)...
The latest issue of "Kandi's Korner" is
now online!
Remember Jay's "I Put Ketchup On My
Ketchup" t-shirt? Well, now it can be yours!
Click here...
OCTOBER 28, 2009 ~
Visit
Jay's
message webpage to read a little more from him about his visit to
Dancing With The Stars this past Monday.
OCTOBER 27, 2009 ~
Photos from the Bryant, Indiana and
Zanesville, Ohio performances this past weekend are
now online.
OCTOBER 26, 2009 ~
Jay had a great time
at Dancing With The Stars. He thought Donny danced an
amazing Jitterbug and Mambo! Jay had a chance to speak to Mrs.
Jackson (Michael's mother) who was also in attendance at the show.
He'll share more about his stop in Los Angeles soon!
OCTOBER 23, 2009 ~
Jay had a radio interview this morning
for this weekend's Osmond Brothers' performance in Zanesville, Ohio.
Click here to listen.
OCTOBER 22, 2009 ~
We are happy to announce that Jay's new CD,
"It's About Time Again," is being manufactured NOW, and will be
available for pre-ordering shortly. The final artwork and a sampler
of clips from the CD are now available on
Jay's site.
There is a new photo of Jay's Psych-A-Deli
at The Osmonds Theater in Branson, Missouri -
click here.
OCTOBER 14, 2009 ~
Great news - Jay's book, "The Stages of My
Life," is set for a Fall 2010 release date!
Jay's new solo CD, "It's About Time Again," is back
on track after a hard drive crash was experienced in the studio.
Shouldn't be much longer before it will be released.
Jay wanted to share some exciting news on
his site from brother Alan...
A paperback book by Alan & Suzanne Osmond has just
been released and is available through
www.amazon.com, "A
Thousand Years of Osmond History." See where George & Olive Osmond's
family came from!
A color booklet, "Davis...The Other Half of
The Osmond Family," will be available through
amazon.com soon!
OCTOBER 3, 2009 ~
Jay feels this is a wonderful video from
President Monson, and wanted to share it with everyone here on his
website...
SEPTEMBER 30, 2009 ~
Kandi has a new issue of Kandi's Korner online - direct from
Branson!
SEPTEMBER 29, 2009 ~
NEW in Jay's online store!
There are three new items available in Jay's
online store: a new 8x10 color photo of Jay, a postcard replica of
Jay's upcoming CD "It's About Time Again," and a very limited number of
The Osmond 50th Anniversary UK Tour "Access All Areas" DVD.
(Please note - the DVD is only available in US format through Jay's site.) Happy
shopping!
SEPTEMBER 26, 2009 ~
Merrill has joined his brothers in Branson,
and some new photos have been added to the
Branson photo webpage on Jay's site.
SEPTEMBER 24, 2009 ~
When in Branson, don't forget to stop by
Jay Osmond's Psych-A-Deli! What?
Click here to see what all the excitement is about!
SEPTEMBER 22, 2009 ~
Kandi has a
new
issue for "Kandi's Korner" online!
SEPTEMBER 21, 2009 ~
In their dressing room before their show in
Branson tonight - Wayne, Merrill & Jay show their support of brother Donny
on Dancing With The Stars! VOTE FOR DONNY!!!
SEPTEMBER 19, 2009 ~
There is a great review of the Osmond
Brothers' Branson Show - click here to view.
SEPTEMBER 18, 2009 ~
Kandi has a new newsletter on her
webpage...take a look!
SEPTEMBER 11, 2009 ~
There are two new newsletters on Kandi's Korner, including exclusive
photos and some featured items from Kandilyn's online store.
Photos from The Osmonds Theatre
opening weekend in Branson, Missouri are now online!
SEPTEMBER 7, 2009 ~
Photos from The Osmond Brothers' sound
check at the Orleans August 28th are
now available on Jay's website. Brother Donny stopped by during the
sound check!
SEPTEMBER 2, 2009 ~
Photos are now on Jay's site from this
past weekend's Osmond Brothers' performances at The Orleans in Las Vegas,
Nevada. There are photos from the shows, and from the Meet & Greet.
Rehearsal photos will be added soon, including a special visitor during
sound check! ;-)
AUGUST
23, 2009 ~
Jay's wife, Kandilyn,
has expanded her little corner of Jay's site, now known by the same name
as her new craft business..."Kandi's Korner." She'll be
including newsletters from time to time, as well as fun photos and
stories. We hope you'll be a frequent visitor to Kandi's Korner!
AUGUST
10, 2009 ~
Just a reminder that
David Osmond (Virl's son) is on Twitter...so make sure to follow him, he has a
lot of fun tweets! Also, his blog will be coming soon, which will focus on
single fatherhood (yes, he is a single dad now). Dave is a great father
and loves his kids so much, he thought it might be helpful to share his
experiences and feelings on being a
single father. We'll
let you know as soon as he starts blogging...in the meantime, be sure to
start following him on
Twitter!
http://twitter. com/DavidVOsmond
Another Osmond on Twitter!
For those of you who might remember David (Virl's son) - he used to
drum for the Osmond Brothers and was also their road manager a few years
back...I wanted to let you know that he is now onTwitter.
Dave will be starting up a blog soon as well, and I'll let all of you know
once he gets that up and running.
New Jay Merchandise Coming...Jay is so
pleased to hear the great comments we've been receiving about the artwork
for his upcoming solo CD, "It's About Time Again." We've also listened to
your requests, and will be making an 8x10 of the CD cover photo
available soon. It will be available through the store on
Jay's site, and will also be in The Osmonds
Theater gift shop.
We'll also have a postcard version of the CD cover available soon,
in fact, those have already been ordered. The back of the postcard will
have a little message from Jay on it, so this will also be a fun
collectible piece. The postcard will be available to those attending the
brothers' shows at The Orleans in Vegas later this month, and will also be
available through Jay's website. The postcard will only be available at
these two places.
Don't forget to follow
Jay on Twitter - he's been
having a lot of fun "tweeting!"
JULY 29,
2009
~
Take a look at Jay's NEW CD...to be
released VERY soon!
Jay and Kandilyn recently came across a couple of old videos of Jay
from The Donny & Marie Show. They had them put on YouTube,
and we also have them on Jay's
videos webpage
for all of you to enjoy.
JULY
13, 2009 ~
Photos from The Osmond Brothers' July 11th performance in Layton, Utah are now online!
Be sure to visit Kandilyn Osmond's new website
venture...Kandi's Korner!
Another reminder - Jay is NOT posting on Facebook at this time, so
if you're joining the Jay Osmond Facebook page, you're not going to be
hearing from Jay. You can, however, follow Jay on TWITTER.
As is the rest of the
world, I am greatly saddened by the passing of Michael Jackson. My
prayers are with the Jackson family during this most difficult time.
My experience meeting
Michael occurred around 1972. The Osmonds were performing at the CNE in
Toronto, Canada, and The Jacksons were scheduled to perform the following
day. The Jacksons were staying at the same hotel as we were, and we met
at a scheduled press conference. I think it was either Jackie or Jermaine
who suggested we play a game of basketball together. The game didn’t
happen, but we all had a fun night together. I remember Michael calling
me a “turkey” in fun. That really caught me by surprise, because no one
had called me a “turkey” before. (Sometimes when I’m having fun with my
sons, I’ll call them “turkeys,” and it always reminds me of that time when
Michael called me one.) I also remember hearing him being asked how he
felt the Jacksons compared to the Osmonds (that was a common question back
then, since both families came into the “spotlight” at about the same
time). Michael’s response to the question was, “We’re as different as
night and day!” A whole floor of the hotel was reserved for our two
families, and we had a great time playing football in the hallway. That
was my one and only time I visited with Michael, though my brothers
Merrill and Donny went on to see him again over the years.
Merrill saw him in Vegas, and
I recall Michael inviting Donny to visit with him several times.
Michael once invited Donny to the Neverland Ranch, I
believe it was for his birthday celebration. Donny said the best part was
riding around the grounds with Quincy Jones and Michael. However, once at
the house, he was surprised how Michael lived. It was a sort of childlike
existence, with exotic animals as pets, and theme park rides on the
grounds. It was as though Michael lived in a dream world, because he
wasn’t able to live a “normal life.”
Michael had a unique
sense of humor about him, and told us he was so tired of watching The
Osmonds on the Andy Williams Show. He explained this was something their
father had them do, and Michael joked he became really tired of it! Our
families had many similarities, including our mothers having the same
birthday. We shared many experiences having both come into the spotlight
in the 1970s, and understood the internal pressures of how hard it is to
live a normal life in show business. Sadly, it seems Michael never seemed
to find a balance to ease that constant pressure.
Michael was a tremendous
talent. He will be missed, but leaves an unforgettable legacy of music
for the world to enjoy forever.
~ Jay Osmond
JUNE
15, 2009 ~
Photos from Jay's recent
travels to see Jimmy in England, and Merrill in Belgium are
now online.
JUNE 3,
2009 ~
Just an FYI...Jay
is NOT on Facebook at this time. If you've received a link for
a Facebook page for Jay, please know that it is NOT Jay. Please let anyone know who may bring either of these to your
attention, that you know from Jay it is not him. If Jay were to start
using Facebook, it will be officially announced on his e-mail
list and here on his website.
JUNE 1,
2009 ~
Photos from Wayne, Merrill and Jay's private performance date in
Chicago, Illinois, May 26, 2009,
are now online. The performance may not have been open to the
public, but we have an inside look at the performance
here!
MAY 20,
2009 ~
Jay
will be heading for England soon, and plans to join Jimmy's Birmingham Pin
Trader Party...
Jay is very excited to join Jimmy at this event! The party will take
place Tuesday, June 9, 2009, at The Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre. You
will be able to gain access into the theatre foyer beginning at 4:00 PM,
with doors opening at 4.30 PM. The party will begin at approximately 5:00
PM.
The address of the theatre is:
BIRMINGHAM HIPPODROME THEATRE
HURST STREET
BIRMINGHAM
B5 4TB
Please do NOT contact the venue, as they will not have any information
regarding this event. All information will be handled through:
http://www.jimmyosmond.com
Remember, you must be a current Pin Trader in order to attend - there will
be no exceptions! Pin Trader memberships will be sold at the door by
Jackie Skinner. The U.K. price for a Pin Trader Membership is £30.50
($35.00 + $12.00 shipping). Please note - credit cards and checks will not
be accepted.
If you are planning to attend the event, please RSVP to
Jackie Skinner. To avoid
confusion, please only e-mail her one time, and note that you will not
receive a reply. The RSVP is so Jackie can know how many to plan
for.
MAY 19, 2009 ~
Get in the
Front Row with "The Osmonds' 50th Anniversary UK Tour - Access All Areas"
DVD ~ Pre-Order Today!
The Osmonds are excited to announce the
upcoming release of their newest concert DVD, "The Osmonds' 50th
Anniversary UK Tour - Access All Areas!" This two-hour DVD gives you the
ultimate Osmond experience as they celebrate 50 extraordinary years of
music during their final family tour. Discover and relive the magic of the
Osmonds as "Access All Areas" puts you in the front row with performances
of over 30 songs, behind the scenes glimpses, and never before seen
footage from this monumental tour.
This exclusive Collectors Edition Double
DVD is available for pre-order in U.K. and U.S. formats at the
Osmond General Store for
the special price of 35.00/$50.00. Be sure to pre-order today to ensure
that you are included on the summer's first shipment of this exciting DVD
release (expected
ship date - August 1, 2009).
There is an incredible 3-day
eBay auction going on with Jay's own softball shirt from The Osmond
Studios - autographed! The auction also includes an old 8x10
black and white glossy photo of Jay, and it too is autographed. You
don't want to miss taking a look at these rare items!
MAY 7, 2009 ~
Jay was sent a great old
YouTube video clip featuring Father & Mother Osmond, and he
couldn't wait to share it with all of you. You can view it on Jay's
site...click here.
We also have photos on Jay's
site from Wayne, Merrill and Jay's two performances in Canada last weekend.
Some of you have asked when
Jay and Kandilyn will be attending one of Jimmy's performances when they
visit him next month. Jay thinks they will PROBABLY go June 9th. Please
understand this is subject to change, but we wanted to give you an idea of
when they are planning to go.
An interview is now online,
which was conducted with Merrill for The Record in Kitchener,
Ontario, regarding Wayne, Merrill and Jay's May 1st performance at Centre
in the Square.
Be sure to check out Marcus
Osmond's new music video with friend, Tyler Ferguson...Featuring Grumm Grummz - "Gloomy Desert!"
APRIL 24, 2009 ~
A radio interview Jay did for the Osmond Brothers' upcoming
performance date in St. Catharines, Ontario, is available to listen to
online, as well as an interview with The Standard in St. Catharines.Click here!
APRIL 13, 2009 ~
Wayne, Merrill and Jay
will be doing a Fireside while in Canada for their upcoming
performances.
The Fireside will take place:
Saturday, May 2, 2009
10:00 AM ET
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
1250 Strasburg Rd. (Corner of Bleams & Strasburg)
Kitchener, Ontario
Don't forget...David Osmond's new single, "Last Day" will be
available on
iTunes April 14th!
MARCH 31, 2009 ~
We have some great photos
online from this past weekend's Osmond Brothers performances at The Suncoast in Las Vegas, Nevada.
MARCH 19, 2009 ~
We have two items available at a special SALE price in Jay's
online store!
The Osmond Brothers - Back On
The Road Again LIVE CD is on sale for $8.00 (regularly priced at $15.00)!
Now is a great time to pick up an additional copy if you already have one,
or get one for a friend. Also, Jay's Holiday Photo (from The Osmond
Brothers' 2008 Holiday Season performances at the Branson Variety Theater)
has been dropped from $10.00 to just $2.00! This is a GREAT deal,
since each photo comes hand-signed by Jay!
MARCH 6, 2009 ~
March 14 Scera Theater - Orem, Utah
David will join his brothers, The Osmonds: Second Generation, for two
concerts on March 14th at the Scera Theatre in Orem, Utah.
The 7:00 p.m. show is already SOLD OUT, but a 9:00 p.m. show was added
this week. Tickets are going FAST!
David will perform his single, "Last Day." Come hear it LIVE! Be part of
the excitement.
You can buy tickets at the Scera Box office or online at:
Photos from last week's
Osmond Brothers performances at Busch Gardens in Tampa, Florida are
now online.
MARCH 4, 2009 ~
A
press
article from The Osmond Brothers' Effingham, Illinois appearance at
the Rosebud Theatre, February 14, is now online.
FEBRUARY 22, 2009 ~
Photos from Wayne, Merrill
and Jay's Valentine performance in Effingham, Illinois are
now online.
JANUARY 20, 2009 ~
David Osmond's Salt Lake City
audition with American Idol will air tomorrow, January 21, 8:00 PM EST.
JANUARY 18, 2009 ~
Jay's nephew, Justin (Merrill's son), is
currently on another one of his amazing journeys - and we thought
we'd share a little update with you here.
January 16, 2009 Hello Family and
Friends,
Just a quick Hello from Peru! I’m
currently in beautiful Cusco! We had today off and so I decided to
go to Macchu Picchu for my 2nd time. It was simply
incredible! Those Incas are sure amazing!
We start up our
missions tomorrow with 300 kids in Cusco then on to Lima where 1,000
more kids are anxiously awaiting their new ears! ;o)
We sure live in a beautiful world!
One of my favorite quotes is by Gordon B. Hinckley: “Every beautiful thing
bears the fingerprint of the Master Creator.” Here is a fun and beautiful
pic for ya!
FEBRUARY
5, 2013 ~
Jay is thrilled with the arrival of his first grandson
- Grayson was born today at 9:55 AM CST, 
