Donny Osmond reveals that his strong marriage and faith help him stay grounded.

In 1978, the 'Puppy Love' singer married his wife Debbie, who is now 65.

Donny Osmond reveals that his strong marriage and faith help him stay grounded.
Donny Osmond reveals that his strong marriage and faith help him stay grounded.

Donny Osmond, who has been in the public eye for over 60 years, attributes his humility to his marriage and his faith.

The "Puppy Love" singer expressed his gratitude for having a strong marriage and a solid foundation, which he attributes to his faith. He shared with Planet Chronicle Digital that while some may consider his beliefs to be old-fashioned, he is proud to be a God lover and respects deity. Jesus Christ, he said, is the center of his life and helps him stay grounded.

"Although this business is challenging, the foundation I have built allows me to continue and find it rewarding."

Donny Osmond with his wife Denbbie
After more than 60 years in the spotlight, Donny Osmond credits his marriage and his faith with keeping him humble.  (Brian Ach/WireImage)

Osmond and Debbie met as teenagers and got married in 1978.

Donny Osmond claims that his strong marriage and faith help him stay grounded.

Donny Osmond says his ‘strong marriage’ and faith keep his ‘feet on the ground’

Reinvention, according to Osmond, 66, is the key to his success in business for over six decades.

""Going from a teenybopper career to an adult or mature entertainer requires a lot of work, but my show in Las Vegas is unique because it takes people through six decades of show business in just 90 minutes," he said."

Osmond said he began singing professionally at 5 years old.

Donny and Marie 1975
Marie and Donny Osmond started their show, "Donny & Marie," when they were teenagers. (Getty Images)

"The 66-year-old explained, "I've been singing professionally since I was 5 years old, and I haven't known any other life. It's a tough business, but I love getting on stage and performing. Singing is in my blood and DNA, and I thrive on challenges and reinventing myself. Next year, I plan to add some new elements to my show that will surprise you.""

He confesses that he missed out on a "typical, or whatever 'typical' is, a childhood like others have experienced."

Osmond disclosed that he had numerous conversations with Michael Jackson about his experience as a child celebrity.

Donny Osmond with wife Debbie in 1982
Donny Osmond, 66, met his wife Debbie, 65, when they were teenagers, and they married in 1978.  (Robin Platzer/IMAGES/Getty Images)

Before we lost him, we had a great relationship, and he once said something to me that left me in awe. He said, 'You're the only person on this planet who I can relate to and understand what I've gone through in my life.'

"I looked at him and said, "You know what? The same applies to you. We both understand what it takes to succeed in business, to start young and persist through repeated efforts.""

Jackson died in 2009.

Donny Osmond Michael Jackson
American singer Michael Jackson (1958-2009) poses with Donny Osmond at the American Music Awards in Hollywood Feb. 19, 1974. (Frank Edwards/Fotos International/Getty Images)

Harrah's Las Vegas has extended Osmond's residency until 2025, marking its fourth year.

"I’m so grateful. I’ve got a strong marriage and a good foundation – my faith keeps me strong. I know a lot of people might say that’s kind of square, but no, I’m a God lover and I respect deity. Jesus Christ is the center of my life, and that’s what keeps my feet on the ground." — Donny Osmond

"He stated that Las Vegas is known as the entertainment capital of the world. He added that New York is often referred to as the city that if you can make it there, you can make it anywhere. However, he emphasized that Las Vegas is the capital and there is only one Las Vegas. He noted that many people have tried to replicate Vegas worldwide, but there is only one original. He expressed excitement about having his own show on the Strip and being located on one of the best spots on the Strip."

Donny Osmond performing in Vegas
Donny Osmond performing at his Las Vegas residency.  (Denise Truscello/Getty Images for Caesars Entertainment)

Osmond said the theater at Harrah’s seats around 600.

"The show I designed is ideal for that audience because every seat is excellent," he stated. "One of my favorite parts of the show is the request segment, where I display all 65 albums on a large screen behind me, and the audience can choose any song from any album I've ever performed. The segment changes every night because the audience controls the show for 20 minutes."

Donny Osmond shares one of his favorite aspects of his Las Vegas residency.

Donny Osmond reveals one of his favorite parts of his Las Vegas residency

As a teenager, Osmond became a star, but being respected as an adult performer wasn't always easy.

Donny Osmond performing when he was younger
Osmond performing as a teenager.  (David Redfern/Redferns)

"He explained that being a teenybopper came with a lot of roadblocks, but then he landed a role on the "Donny & Marie" show, which gave him a cutesy image. Despite its success, the aftermath of the show was challenging because it pigeonholed him to a certain thing."

He stated that "time has a tendency to keep things in the past."

Donny Osmond claims that the "Donny and Marie" show pigeonholed him into a "cutesy" image for a long time in his career.

Donny Osmond says ‘Donny & Marie’ show ‘pigeonholed’ him to ‘cutesy’ image for a while in his career

In his Vegas show, the "Why?" singer pays homage to his "Donny & Marie" variety show days.

People often tell me that the movie is emotional and reminds them of their childhood. However, I also provide them with other things. As a result, the difficult times become less significant over time, and we can appreciate them.

"In the '80s, I never wanted to hear 'Puppy Love' again. But now that I'm older, I realize it was a great song when I was 14. It got me where I am today. Treat it with respect as the second song in the set list."

A photo of Marie and Donny Osmond
Marie Osmond and Donny Osmond previously did a Las Vegas residency together. (L. Cohen/WireImage)

Osmond and his younger sister Marie, 64, hosted their variety show from 1976 until 1979. They later did a Vegas residency together for 11 years before it ended in 2019. Osmond stated that he didn't see the two of them doing another residency together.

"Marie and I no longer perform together in shows, as she does her own touring, and I do mine. However, I thoroughly enjoyed working with her. Despite our sibling rivalry, we had great professionalism and could rely on each other in case of mishaps on stage. Looking back, I miss those years."

Donny Osmond discusses the possibility of performing another Las Vegas residency with sister Marie.

Donny Osmond on whether he and sister Marie would do another Las Vegas residency together

In his new show, he pays tribute not only to "Donny & Marie" but also to his success with the Osmond Brothers.

Osmond, reflecting on his career, advised his younger self to "not take yourself so seriously." He said, "Isn't that what we all say when we get older? Because we're trying so hard to climb that ladder of success in life. But then you say to yourself, 'What success?'"

He acknowledged that he didn't "knock what he had done because he worked really hard, especially in the '80s, to reinvent himself before 'Soldier of Love' became popular. However, looking back, he advised others to "smile a little more, laugh a little more, and enjoy the ride a little more."

Dick Clark, the longtime host of "Pyramid," was a guest on Osmond's show and they shared a hilarious story.

Donny and Marie Osmond
Donny Osmond with Marie Osmond in 2019.  (Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

"Dick Clark was my guest on "Pyramid" for 17 or 18 years. When I hosted the show, I introduced him and the audience went wild. We talked a bit, and I decided to play a game. However, when Dick started to head towards the podium, I stopped him and said, "Not this time, buddy. It's my show." It was a memorable moment."

Osmond, who hosted "Pyramid" from 2002 to 2004, stated that the crucial aspect of hosting a game show is remembering that the host is in control.

He stated that it was necessary to constantly drive the conversation and come up with humorous remarks.

Donny Osmond behind a red white and blue background sings in a glittery blue suit on stage in New York
Donny Osmond spoke with Planet Chronicle Digital about his experience on game shows. (John Lamparski/Getty Images)

This summer, Osmond joked about his "horrendous" "Celebrity Family Feud" experience with his older brother Merrill, 71.

"It was worse than bad," he chuckled. "And I'm not going to take the blame for that. My brother. I'll never ask him to do another game show with me again, because the clue was, Steve Harvey said, ‘What would you find in a baby's crib that you wouldn't find on a teenager's bed?’ Well, you know pacifier, right?"

So, I'm going to send him about a thousand pacifiers for Christmas because he couldn't remember the word and didn't get it.

by Brie Stimson,Larry Fink

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