Osmond, Marie (1959–)
Osmond, Marie (1959–)
American musician. Born Oct 13, 1959, in Ogden, UT; dau. of George Osmond and Olive Osmond (died 2004); sister of Alan, Wayne, Merrill, Jay, Donny and Jimmy Osmond; m. Steve Craig, 1982 (div. 1985); m. Brian Blosil, Oct 28, 1986; children: 8 (5 adopted): Stephen (b. 1983), Jessica (b. 1987), Rachael (b. 1989), Michael (b. 1991), Brandon (b. 1996), Brianna (b. 1997), Matthew (b. 1999), Abigail (2002).
At 4, began performing with brothers as part of the Osmonds; released debut solo album, Paper Roses (1973), with hit title track, followed by Who's Sorry Now (1975), There's No Stopping Your Heart (1985), with hit title track, and Steppin' Stone (1989); with brother, hosted tv musical variety series, "The Donny and Marie Show" (1975), and released several albums, including Goin' Coconuts (1978); with actor John Schneider, co-founded Children's Miracle Network Telethon to raise money for children's hospitals; toured in The Sound of Music and made Broadway debut in The King and I (1990s); co-hosted syndicated tv talk show, "Donny and Marie" (1998). Received Roy Acuff Award from Country Music Foundation in recognition of work for children (1989).
See also autobiography, Behind the Smile (2001).