Families Gather for Sunday Night in the Park

Candi Higley - Spanish Fork Press

Hundreds gathered on the lawn of the city park on Sunday, July 19, to visit with family and friends and enjoy the music of Nathan Osmond. The evening began with a welcome by Richard Davis, who recognized Lil and Terry Shepherd, the Fiesta Days Committee Chair people as well as Jack and Deanna Swenson, the Grand Marshal's for this year's parade.

Osmond then took the stage and entertained singing a variety of musical numbers from Keith Urban to Garth Brooks. Osmond turned the event in a family event when he invited his Grandmother to the stage to sing a number with him and then danced with his Aunt Kay during the program as well. Osmond's mother is a Pinegar from Spanish Fork.

Osmond finished up the evening with a patriotic number and invited those in attendance to sing a long with him. Osmond then stayed after the concert to visit with fans and sign autographs. Osmond invited local author, LuAnn Staheli, who recently wrote the book, "When Hearts Conjoin," the story behind the conjoined Herrin twins. Staheli was in attendance to sell her book and autograph books of those in attendance.

Nathan Osmond to perform

by Lu Ann Staheli

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Nathan Osmond is an accomplished singer, songwriter, producer and motivational speaker, and on July 19 at 6:30 p.m. he will perform as part of Fiesta Days at the Sunday Night Music in the Park.

“I’m excited to be coming to Spanish Fork. My mother was raised here, and my wife and I had our first home here,” Nathan said. “It’s good to return to my roots.”

Nathan is proud to perform songs from his first solo album, “Feels Like Heaven,” which features tracks produced by Dean Sams of the hit group Lonestar, and others from Grammy Award-winning songwriter and producer, Gary Baker.

“As I spent several years performing at the Osmond Family Theater in Branson, I learned how much I loved country music,” Nathan said. “Then after I got married, started having children, had a mortgage and drove a mini-van, it hit me — I was living country music!”

Nathan has been performing almost since the moment he was born. The second son of Alan Osmond, oldest of the performing Osmond Brothers, Nathan appeared on stage and television as a babe in arms.

“Some of my earliest memories are time spent on the set of 'Donny and Marie' and 'The Osmond Family' shows,” he said.

He began his own singing career with his brothers when he was only six. He and Michael, Douglas and David, were discovered by the late Bob Hope and given their first national television appearance as a group in 1986 on Hope’s Christmas show, singing a barbershop novelty number.

Since then, Nathan and his brothers have traveled to over 14 countries to perform. The Osmonds: Second Generation, signed with Curb Records in the U.S. and Epic/Sony in Europe, had three songs in the Top 40 in the U.K., and played to sold-out stadiums and arenas in the U.S., Europe and Asia. In their roles as Youth Chairmen for the Children’s Miracle Network, the group visited hospitals across the country, while continuing to record, perform on tour and make appearances on "Good Morning America," "Live with Regis and Kathy Lee," and "CBS This Morning," as well as other major network shows.

In addition to his musical talents, Nathan has traveled internationally as a motivational speaker, sharing the stage with such names as Tony Robbins, Donald Trump, Brian Tracy, Lou Dobbs, David Bach, T. Harv Ecker, George Foreman, Steve Young and Sarah Ferguson. He was in the recent film “Gordon B. Hinckley: Giant Among Men,” playing President Hinckley’s missionary companion. Nathan’s song, “Sweet” will be featured on CMT this year.

In 2002, Nathan married his sweetheart, Sarah, and they have three sons, Zachary, Corbin and Samuel.

Nathan’s CD will be available for purchase at his Fiesta Days performance, and he will sign autographs.

“I’d love to meet everyone,” he said. “Join me for a relaxing evening filled with music and a little inspiration. I’m fluent in Spanish, so come ready to have a ‘fiesta.’”

For more information about Nathan Osmond or to hear samples of his CD, visit his website at www.NathanOsmond.com.

July 14th Concert date added

I am very excited to announce that I will be doing a very unique, a very acoustic, a very unplugged show this July 14th at the Tahitian Noni Gardens in Provo, UT. I will be joined by 3 other very talented performer/singer/song writers. I would like to invite ALL who can attend to do so. Show starts at 7:30 pm and goes till 9:30. We'll each sing 5 songs and rotate after each one. It'll be one fantastic night of music where I will reveal songs that NOBODY's heard! See you there! ;)

Nathan Osmond

Ogden Pioneer Days 75th Anniversary Marshalls in a Second Generation of Osmonds

The Osmond 2^nd Generation and Their Parents, Alan and Suzanne Osmond, Will Be Grand Marshalls of the July 24^th Pioneer Day Parade and Will Sing the National Anthem That Night at the Rodeo

OGDEN, Utah--(BUSINESS WIRE)--It’s no secret the Osmond family has always been a little bit country and a little bit rock ’n roll, but this July their country side will be on full display as The Osmond 2^nd Generation and their parents, Alan and Suzanne, appear as Grand Marshalls at the Ogden Pioneer Days 75^th Anniversary Celebration.

The Osmond 2^nd Generation, known for singing, dancing and harmonizing around the world, will reinforce the theme of this year’s celebration “A tradition, make it yours” by providing good, wholesome family entertainment.

“We want the 75^th Anniversary Celebration to be a memorable event for years to come and being able to include The Osmond 2^nd Generation with the other activities we’ve planned really is the icing on the cake,” said Desiree Cooper-Larsen, Ogden Pioneer Days Committee Chairwoman. "We want people to start planning their schedules now, so they don’t miss out on all the activities we’ve got planned for this year’s celebration."

As Grand Marshalls the Osmonds will participate in well over 50 events and activities during the 75^th Anniversary Celebration, including:

• July 18~10:30 David Osmond at the ribbon cutting of the Children's Treehouse Museum Exhibit "How The West Was Fun"
• July 18~8:00 David Osmond and the Osmond 2^nd Generation Concert at the Stewart Amphitheater. Tickets are available at Smith’s Tix and range in cost between $10.00 and $18.00.
• July 19~6:30 Alan and Suzanne and David Osmond Community Interfaith Fireside at the Ogden City Tabernacle
• July 24~9:00 Osmond Family Grand Marshalls for the OPD Parade
• July 24~7:30 David Osmond and the Osmond 2^nd Generation singing the National Anthem at the OPD Rodeo

The Osmond 2^nd Generation consists of Alan Osmond’s eight sons, Michael, Nathan, Douglas, David, Scott, Jon, Alex and Tyler. The group began performing together in the mid-1980s when the four oldest brothers performed on a Bob Hope TV special. Since then, the group has performed at state fairs, Disneyland, TV specials, Broadway plays and musicals and has even recorded a number of albums, including their most recent CD entitled “I Love America.” They have had 4 top 20 hit records and David Osmond was a recent finalist on American Idol. David Osmond’s current single, “Last Day,” is available exclusively on iTunes.

“A lot of people don’t realize it, but the Osmonds have a long history in Ogden and many of the Osmonds, including Donny, were born in Ogden,” said Alan E. Hall, Honorary Chairman of the 75^th Anniversary Celebration Committee. “This will be a bit of a homecoming for the Osmonds and we’re thrilled to have them join us and participate as Grand Marshalls and know that their talents will be enjoyed by all who attend the parade and rodeo on the 24^th of July.”

In addition to the rodeo, the Ogden Pioneer Days 75^th Anniversary Celebration events and activities will also include a Pioneer Day parade, a concert by the world famous Mormon Tabernacle Choir, the Ogio FMX Motorcycle Flyers, National Day of the American Cowboy celebration, fireworks shows, a huge pancake breakfast, the Traces of the West art show, 61 life-sized ceramic horses that are displayed around the city and more.

About Ogden Pioneer Days 75^th Celebration

Established in 1934 Ogden Pioneer Days celebrates 75 years of western life, bringing real meaning to the slogan “A tradition… make it yours.” Nominated “The Best Rodeo in America” by the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA), Ogden Pioneer Days 75^th Anniversary Celebration combines the excitement and heart-pounding action of professional rodeo with the beauty and historic scenery of the Ogden valley. Ogden Pioneer Days 75^th Anniversary Celebration is the best the West has to offer.

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