History of Marie Osmond in Timeline
Olive Marie Osmond is an American singer, actress, television personality, author, and businesswoman with a versatile decades-long career. She is best known for her successful career in country music, with her 1973 hit "Paper Roses" making her the youngest female artist to top the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart. She achieved further number-one singles in the 1980s. Beyond music, Osmond gained prominence as a television personality, notably co-hosting "Donny & Marie" and "The Talk." She also ventured into acting with television films and Broadway performances, authored several books, and co-founded the Children's Miracle Network.
October 13, 1959: Olive Marie Osmond Born
On October 13, 1959, Olive Marie Osmond was born. She is an American singer, actress, television personality, author, and businesswoman.
1964: Televised Appearance on The Andy Williams Show
In 1964, at the age of four, Marie Osmond made her first televised appearance on The Andy Williams Show.
1970: Beginning of Music Career
By 1970, it was suggested that Marie Osmond could have her own music career. She chose to market herself as a country music artist.
June 1973: Recording Session in Nashville
In June 1973, Marie Osmond and her mother flew to Nashville, Tennessee, where she recorded nine previously-memorized songs.
August 1973: Release of "Paper Roses" as Debut Single
In August 1973, "Paper Roses" was released as Marie Osmond's debut single.
September 1973: Debut Studio Album Release
In September 1973, Marie Osmond's debut studio album was released and topped the US country albums chart.
1973: Release of "Paper Roses"
In 1973, Marie Osmond released her cover of "Paper Roses." The song made her the youngest female act with a number-one country single.
1974: Collaboration with Donny Osmond on "I'm Leaving It All Up to You"
In 1974, Marie Osmond collaborated with Donny Osmond on the song "I'm Leaving It All Up to You," which launched their collaborative recording career.
1974: "In My Little Corner of the World" Release
In 1974, Marie Osmond's next solo single "In My Little Corner of the World" became a top-40 US country single.
1975: "Who's Sorry Now" Release
In 1975, Marie Osmond's "Who's Sorry Now" became a top-40 pop single in the US and Canada.
1976: Hosting Donny & Marie and Album Releases
From 1976 to 1979, Marie and Donny hosted their own network variety show called Donny & Marie and released three more studio albums with MGM.
1976: Donny & Marie TV Series Premiere
In 1976, Donny and Marie Osmond began airing their own television variety series, "Donny & Marie", on ABC after being offered the show by Fred Silverman. The show brought in an estimated 14 million viewers and featured the sibling duo in song and comedy sketches.
1976: Karl Engemann Began Managing Osmond's Careers
In 1976, Karl Engemann began managing the recording careers of Donny, Marie, Jimmy, and the Osmond Brothers group.
1977: Release of This Is the Way That I Feel
In 1977, Marie Osmond released her next solo album, entitled This Is the Way That I Feel, a collection of pop songs released on Polydor Records.
1978: Film Debut and Television Film Appearance
In 1978, Donny and Marie Osmond debuted in their first feature film, "Goin' Coconuts", which was considered a commercial failure. Later that year, Marie appeared in the ABC television film "The Gift of Love".
1978: Sitcom Pilot "Marie"
In 1978, Marie Osmond starred in a sitcom pilot titled "Marie", which was made for ABC but did not make the new season schedule.
1978: Donny and Marie Release of Five Top 40 Singles
Through 1978, Donny and Marie had five more US top 40 singles: "Deep Purple," "Ain't Nothing Like the Real Thing," "(You're My) Soul and Inspiration," and "On the Shelf."
May 1979: Cancellation of The Osmond Family Hour
In May 1979, "The Osmond Family Hour", formerly known as the "Donny & Marie" show, was cancelled after Marie Osmond experienced immense pressure to maintain a specific weight, which lead to health issues and exhaustion.
May 1979: Brief Engagement to Jeff Crayton
In May 1979, Marie Osmond was briefly engaged to acting student Jeff Crayton. However, they broke off the engagement two months later.
1979: End of Donny & Marie Show
From 1976 to 1979, the Donny & Marie show aired
1979: Variety Show Airing
Through 1979, Marie Osmond and her brother Donny had their own syndicated variety show.
1980: Marie Variety Show
Between 1980 and 1981, Marie Osmond briefly had her own variety show titled "Marie".
1981: Marie Variety Show
Between 1980 and 1981, Marie Osmond briefly had her own variety show titled "Marie".
1981: Co-founding Children's Miracle Network Hospitals
In 1981, Marie Osmond and actor John Schneider co-founded the Children's Miracle Network Hospitals after discovering their shared passion for helping sick children. The organization raises funds for sick children and distributes donations to hospitals nationwide.
1981: Briefly dated John Schneider
In 1981, Marie Osmond briefly dated actor John Schneider.
1982: Married Stephen Lyle Craig
In 1982, Marie Osmond married her first husband, Stephen Lyle Craig, who was a basketball player at Brigham Young University.
1982: Side by Side: The True Story of the Osmond Family
In 1982, Marie Osmond played her mother Olive in the television movie "Side by Side: The True Story of the Osmond Family".
1982: Original Wedding to Steve Craig
Marie Osmond wore her original wedding dress from her 1982 wedding to Steve Craig when they remarried in 2011.
1983: Birth of First Child, Stephen James Craig
In 1983, Marie Osmond and Stephen Lyle Craig welcomed their first child, Stephen James Craig.
1984: The Velveteen Rabbit
In 1984, Marie Osmond voiced the role of The Nursery Magic Fairy/Velveteen Rabbit in "The Velveteen Rabbit".
1985: Divorced Stephen Lyle Craig
In 1985, Marie Osmond and Stephen Lyle Craig divorced due to the pressures of fame and scrutiny.
1985: Number-One Country Single "Meet Me in Montana"
In 1985, Marie Osmond had the number-one country single with "Meet Me in Montana".
1985: Capitol Records Contract and Album Release
In 1985, Marie Osmond signed a contract with Capitol Records and released the album There's No Stopping Your Heart.
1985: Signing with Capitol Records and "Meet Me in Montana" Release
In 1985, Marie Osmond signed with Capitol Records and released the duet "Meet Me in Montana" with Dan Seals, which became a number one single.
1985: Ripley's Believe It or Not!
Marie Osmond hosted the television program "Ripley's Believe It or Not!" in 1985.
August 1986: Release of I Only Wanted You
In August 1986, Capitol released Marie Osmond's album I Only Wanted You.
1986: "Read My Lips" release
In 1985, Osmond released album There's No Stopping Your Heart. In 1986, the album's third single, "Read My Lips," reached the US and Canadian country top five.
1986: Number-One Country Single "You're Still New to Me"
In 1986, Marie Osmond had the number-one country single with "You're Still New to Me".
1986: Married Brian Blosil
In 1986, Marie Osmond married record producer Brian Blosil in a private ceremony. They had seven children together, including five adopted children.
1986: ACM and Grammy Nominations and Move to Nashville
In 1986, Marie Osmond was nominated by the Academy of Country Music for Top Female Vocalist and by the Grammy Awards for her duet with Dan Seals. She also moved to Nashville with her family.
1987: "I Only Wanted You" Single Release
In 1987, The title track "I Only Wanted You" from Marie Osmond's album was spawned as the disc's second single and reached the top 20 on both nation's country charts.
July 1988: Release of All in Love
In July 1988, Marie Osmond's studio album All in Love was released.
1989: Release of Steppin' Stone
In 1989, Marie Osmond's studio album Steppin' Stone was released.
1989: Steppin' Stone Album Release
Marie Osmond released the album Steppin' Stone in 1989.
1990: Number-one singles release
Between 1985 and 1990, Marie Osmond had three number-one singles.
1990: Release of The Best of Marie Osmond
In 1990, Curb Records released Marie Osmond's first compilation of greatest hits under the title The Best of Marie Osmond. The album contained some new recordings, one of which was the single "Like a Hurricane".
1990: Launched Marie Osmond Fine Porcelain Dolls
In 1990, Marie Osmond launched her doll-sculpting hobby into a business called Marie Osmond Fine Porcelain Dolls. Her dolls were sold at various prices, including at Wal-Mart.
1994: The Sound of Music Touring Production
Between 1994 and 1995, Marie Osmond toured in a traveling production of "The Sound of Music" throughout the United States, playing the lead role of Maria von Trapp.
1994: Broadway Debut in The King and I
In 1994, Marie Osmond made her Broadway debut in The King and I.
1995: The Sound of Music Touring Production
Between 1994 and 1995, Marie Osmond toured in a traveling production of "The Sound of Music" throughout the United States, playing the lead role of Maria von Trapp.
1995: Release of "What Kind of Man (Walks on a Woman)"
In 1995, Marie Osmond returned to the US country charts with the new Curb single "What Kind of Man (Walks on a Woman)".
1995: Starring in ABC sitcom Maybe This Time
In 1995, Marie Osmond starred as Julia Wallace in the ABC sitcom "Maybe This Time", playing a divorced mother balancing an entertainment career.
February 1996: Cancellation of Maybe This Time
In February 1996, the ABC sitcom "Maybe This Time", starring Marie Osmond, was cancelled after 18 episodes.
1997: Broadway Debut in The King and I
In 1997, Marie Osmond starred as Anna Leonowens in "The King and I", marking her debut performance on New York's Broadway stage.
September 1998: Donny & Marie Talk Show Launch
In September 1998, Marie Osmond and her brother Donny launched the "Donny & Marie" talk show on daytime television after Marie was approached by Dick Clark to relaunch the original Donny & Marie television program as a talk show.
1998: Reunion with Donny for Talk Show
Between 1998 and 2000, Marie Osmond reunited with Donny for the network talk show Donny & Marie.
1999: Co-hosting Miss America Pageant
In 1999, Donny and Marie Osmond co-hosted the Miss America pageant in Atlantic City, New Jersey, marking Marie as the first female host to announce the winner of the pageant.
1999: Publicly Spoke About Postpartum Depression
In 1999, Marie Osmond publicly spoke about her battle with postpartum depression after the birth of her son, Matthew, detailing her experiences and challenges.
2000: Public Discussion of Postpartum Depression
Between 1998 and 2000, Marie Osmond publicly spoke about her struggles with postpartum depression.
2001: Claimed to have designed 550 dolls
In 2001, Marie Osmond claimed to have designed approximately 550 different dolls.
2001: Detailed Postpartum Depression in "Behind the Smile"
In 2001, Marie Osmond provided a detailed account of her struggles with postpartum depression in her book, "Behind the Smile", including experiences with panic attacks and suicidal thoughts.
2001: Published "Behind the Smile: My Journey Out of Postpartum Depression"
In 2001, Marie Osmond released her first book, "Behind the Smile: My Journey Out of Postpartum Depression", co-written with Marcia Wilkie and Dr. Judith Moore. The book details her experience with postpartum depression and aimed to encourage other women to address their mental health.
2001: Revealed Sexual Abuse in Book
In her 2001 book, Marie Osmond revealed that she had been sexually abused in her youth, though she did not disclose the identity of her abuser. She believed the abuse contributed to her struggles with postpartum depression and body dysmorphia.
2004: Hosting Radio Show "Marie and Friends"
In 2004, Marie Osmond began hosting a five-hour weekday radio show titled "Marie and Friends", which featured conversations with guests and played current adult contemporary music, primarily geared towards women.
August 2006: Denied Suicide Attempt
In August 2006, Marie Osmond's publicity team denied U.S. tabloid reports that she had attempted suicide, claiming she had suffered an adverse reaction to medication.
2006: Judging Role on Celebrity Duets
In 2006, Marie Osmond was cast as a judge on the Simon Cowell-created television competition "Celebrity Duets", which paired non-singing celebrities with professional musicians for duet performances.
August 2007: Cast on Dancing with the Stars
In August 2007, Marie Osmond was cast on "Dancing with the Stars", a ballroom dancing program that paired celebrities with professional dancers for weekly live competitions.
November 2007: Elimination from Dancing with the Stars
In November 2007, Marie Osmond was eliminated from "Dancing with the Stars", ultimately placing in third after experiencing breathing difficulties and fainting on air during an episode.
2007: Divorced Brian Blosil
After 21 years of marriage, Marie Osmond and Brian Blosil divorced in 2007. They released a joint statement stating that neither one assigned fault for the divorce.
2007: Appearance on Dancing with the Stars
In 2007, Marie Osmond appeared in a season of Dancing with the Stars.
2007: Magic of Christmas Album Release
In 2007, Marie Osmond released her first studio album in nearly 20 years, "Magic of Christmas".
2007: Started Nutrisystem Program
In 2007, Marie Osmond started the Nutrisystem program to improve her lifestyle and physical wellness after her children expressed concerns about her weight. She lost 50 pounds and became a spokesperson for the brand.
July 2008: Reunion with Donny at MGM Grand Las Vegas
In July 2008, Marie Osmond reunited with Donny for a week of shows at the MGM Grand Las Vegas.
2008: Reunion Act in Las Vegas
Between 2008 and 2019, Marie Osmond and Donny reunited their act for a residency at the Flamingo hotel in Las Vegas.
December 2009: Parted Company with Karl Engemann
In December 2009, Marie Osmond ended her professional relationship with Karl Engemann, citing multiple breaches of fiduciary duties and other violations.
2009: Duets Album Release
In 2009, Marie Osmond and Donny produced an album of their duets.
2009: Co-authored "Might as Well Laugh About It Now"
In 2009, Marie Osmond co-authored her second book, "Might as Well Laugh About It Now", with Marcia Wilkie. The memoir includes highlights, memories, and challenging moments from her life, focusing on maintaining a positive attitude.
2009: Gratitude for Children's Miracle Network
In 2009, Marie Osmond expressed her gratitude for the Children’s Miracle Network. She wrote that the organization has given families access to financial and emotional support, technology, and the best research available.
2009: Childhood life recall
In 2009, Marie Osmond recalled her childhood saying, "I never knew a day of my childhood life where music wasn't being played, practiced, written, or sung."
2009: Reflection on Balancing Career and Family
In 2009, Marie Osmond reflected on her decision in the 1990s to return to acting due to her touring schedule limiting time with her children, which was motivated by her desire to prioritize her family.
2009: Talk Show Opportunity Not Aired
In 2009, Marie Osmond was given the opportunity to host her own talk show, but the show was not aired due to economic challenges in the US at the time.
2009: Memoir Mention
In her 2009 memoir, Marie Osmond mentioned she spent her time traveling the United States on a tour bus with her family.
February 26, 2010: Death of Son Michael by Suicide
On February 26, 2010, Marie Osmond's adopted son, Michael, died by suicide. He had battled depression and addiction.
December 30, 2010: Extension of Donny & Marie – A Broadway Christmas
On December 30, 2010, "Donny & Marie – A Broadway Christmas", was extended through December 30, 2010, and again to January 2, 2011.
2010: Authored "Marie Osmond's Heartfelt Giving: Sew and Quilt for Family and Friends"
In 2010, Marie Osmond authored a book of handcrafted project designs called "Marie Osmond's Heartfelt Giving: Sew and Quilt for Family and Friends", which provided step-by-step instructions for crafts that can be made using a sewing machine.
2010: I Can Do This Album Release
In 2010, Marie Osmond released "I Can Do This", an album featuring hymns and spiritual material, which reached number 71 in the US.
2010: Solo Studio Album I Can Do This Release
In 2010, Marie Osmond returned with the solo studio album I Can Do This.
May 4, 2011: Remarried Steve Craig
On May 4, 2011, Marie Osmond remarried her former husband, Steve Craig, in a private ceremony at the Las Vegas Mormon Temple after secretly dating for two years. The bride wore her dress from their original wedding in 1982.
May 2011: Release of Donny & Marie album
In May 2011, Marie and Donny released a new studio album titled Donny & Marie by MPCA.
2012: Las Vegas Awards
In 2012, Marie Osmond and Donny earned three of the Las Vegas Review-Journal's Best of Las Vegas Awards.
2012: Announcement of Talk Show "Marie"
In 2012, it was announced that Marie Osmond would have her own talk show on the Hallmark Channel titled "Marie", replacing "The Martha Stewart Show".
2013: Flamingo Showroom Renamed
From 2013 to 2019, the Flamingo Showroom was renamed the Donny & Marie Showroom.
2013: Cancellation of Talk Show "Marie"
In 2013, Hallmark cancelled the show "Marie" after one season of being aired, stating that the channel already had too many talk show offerings.
2013: Released "The Key Is Love"
In 2013, Marie Osmond's third book, "The Key Is Love", was released. The book contains anecdotes from her personal life, including stories about her mother and her son's death.
2013: Discussed Son's Death in "The Key Is Love"
In Marie Osmond's 2013 book, "The Key Is Love", she wrote that her son Michael had been "emotionally down" in the weeks prior to his suicide. She had also missed a phone call from him shortly before his death because she was onstage in Las Vegas.
August 2014: Show at Caesars Atlantic City
In August 2014, Marie and Donny moved their Vegas show to Caesars Atlantic City for two weeks.
2016: Music Is Medicine Album Release
In 2016, Marie Osmond released "Music Is Medicine", her tenth studio album and first country album since 1989, which reached number ten on the US country chart.
2016: Country Album Music Is Medicine Release
In 2016, Marie Osmond's country album Music Is Medicine was released.
November 2019: End of Residency at Flamingo Las Vegas
Marie Osmond's six-week run at the Flamingo Las Vegas turned into an 11-year residency through November 2019.
2019: End of Las Vegas Residency and Co-hosting The Talk
Between 2008 and November 2019, Marie Osmond and Donny ended their Las Vegas residency and Marie co-hosted The Talk between 2019 and 2020.
2019: The Road Home for Christmas
In 2019, Marie Osmond played Cassie, a Nashville singer, in the Lifetime film "The Road Home for Christmas".
2019: Joining The Talk as Co-host
In 2019, Marie Osmond was announced as the official replacement for Sara Gilbert on "The Talk", co-hosting alongside Sheryl Underwood, Carrie Ann Inaba, Sharon Osbourne and Eve.
March 2020: Will Leave Fortune to Charity
In March 2020, Marie Osmond stated that she will leave her fortune to charity upon her death. She felt it would be a disservice to her children and that they needed to earn their own money.
September 2020: Departure from The Talk
In September 2020, Marie Osmond departed from "The Talk" after one season, citing a focus on family and other television opportunities.
2020: Appearance in The Christmas Edition
In 2020, Marie Osmond appeared in several Lifetime television films, such as The Christmas Edition.
2021: A Fiancé for Christmas
In 2021, Marie Osmond co-starred in a third Lifetime television film titled "A Fiancé for Christmas", and appeared on an episode of "Fantasy Island" as Shaye Fury, a fictional country singer.
2021: Unexpected Album Release
In 2021, Marie Osmond released "Unexpected", a collection of operatic and traditional pop music featuring the Prague Symphony Orchestra, which peaked at number six on the US classical albums chart and number one on the US classical crossover albums chart.
2021: Classical Album Unexpected Release
In 2021, Marie Osmond's classical album Unexpected was released.
2023: Appearance on The Bold and the Beautiful
In 2023, Marie Osmond made an appearance on the show "The Bold and the Beautiful".
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