Introduction:
Welcome back to Salt Lake—where authenticity isn’t just a word, it’s a legacy. We cover real community stories, like those of Alan Osmond. It doesn’t get more authentic than this. You are a community legend, Alan—your story, your journey, your voice matter.
Alan, your newest book is just around the corner. One-way ticket: your narrative, your lived-experience, your insights. It’s packed with stories—those behind-the-scenes moments that people are curious about, the untold chapters you can now share with us. A sneak peek. A genuine invitation into a life lived in the spotlight, yet grounded in roots.
You once reflected on performing “Crazy Horses.” In Los Angeles, amidst fears of pollution and smoke-filled engines, you said the lyrics almost wrote themselves—“it was probably the first anti-pollution themed song.” A bold rock sound, yet loaded with meaning. On tour in France, the reaction was wild; you were told by your dad: “Guys — cut puppy love. There’s no way we are doing that song today.” That resilience, that willingness to speak truth through your art—it’s memorable.
And the family story. Eight boys and one girl. You were the oldest of the singing brothers—and when you look back, you say: “Family is everything to us.” You led the group through sync and harmony and you always emphasize: hard work matters. Those voices didn’t just come together by chance—they practiced, nurtured, built discipline. You often remind others: if you’re going to do the show-business life, you better know the rules: God, family, then show-biz. That priority shaped everything.
You give advice that cuts to the bone: “Get out of it [show-business]. Get a real job when you come home.” Because you know the world of touring isn’t always glamorous. You know that staying grounded and remembering where you came from matters. You once said: it’s a one-way ticket—you don’t go back. Life is what you make it. You highlight the importance of doing what you love, loving what you do—and making friends along the way, staying real, staying connected.
Now, watching your brother Donny Osmond—who you describe as your biggest hero—doing so well, despite immense personal challenges, has been powerful for you. You’ve lived health battles firsthand, you’ve seen what adversity can do to hope. “MS does not have me,” you say. That fight, that focus, that refusal to be defined by difficulty—translates into something more than music.
And so here we are—celebrating your story. Your book signing, the party, the fun, the sharing, the memory-making. It’s more than celebrity: it’s legacy. It’s heart. It’s authenticity.
Thank you for your voice. Thank you for your work. Keep going. Because you—Alan Osmond—are something truly amazing, inspiring. We love you. And we’re honored to walk this journey with you.