Osmonds

The Osmonds are an American family of entertainers from Ogden, Utah, who gained fame as a family musical group beginning in the 1960s. Core members are siblings Alan, Wayne, Merrill, Jay, Donny, and Marie Osmond, with others joining as the family grew. Known for a clean-cut pop sound with gospel influences, the Osmonds became one of the most successful family acts of the era.

In the late 1960s and early 1970s, they released a string of hit songs, including One Bad Apple, which topped charts, and other popular singles such as Love Me for What I Am. The group also appeared on television and ran their own variety shows during the 1970s, which helped broaden their audience.

Donny and Marie Osmond pursued outside projects and eventually led their own acts, with Donny achieving solo success and hosting television programs, and Marie becoming a successful singer and television personality. The Osmonds continued to perform in various configurations and toured extensively; they also had Las Vegas residencies and ongoing performances by family members in later years.

The Osmond family is associated with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints; their faith and wholesome image were often emphasized in public appearances. Their career has been marked by longevity and a multi-generational presence in American popular culture, with ongoing reunions and performances by family members.