Introduction:
The crowd at Draper Days had no idea they were about to witness history. Country star Collin Raye was originally slated to headline the Saturday night concert — until a sudden COVID-19 diagnosis forced him to cancel just two days before showtime.
With time running out, organizers called on a local favorite: Chris Osmond, who had been scheduled as the opening act. Overnight, he went from warm-up to headliner — and with a little help from his legendary father, Donny Osmond, the night was transformed from potential disaster to unforgettable magic.
The performance wasn’t without hurdles. Scorching heat, faulty monitors, and technical glitches threatened to derail the show. But Donny’s calm professionalism and decades of stage experience guided the moment. “Having my dad there was kind of a saving grace,” Chris later shared. “Everything that could have gone wrong did go wrong — but it turned out to be the best crash course in performing I could’ve asked for.”
What followed was a powerhouse performance — a seamless blend of Donny’s timeless hits like Puppy Love with tracks from his latest album, alongside Chris’s dynamic originals. The Draper crowd erupted with energy, proving once again that when the Osmonds take the stage, they rise above any challenge.
And the magic continues — Chris Osmond is set to release a brand-new single this Monday, marking another exciting milestone in his musical journey. But for Draper, that night will be remembered as the moment a father and son turned unexpected chaos into pure, electrifying triumph.