Sound Advice with the Osmonds

by KSL Podcasts

Imagine being born into a world-famous singing family, without the ability to hear and understand music. Justin Osmond can relate. But he's not sorry. He says significant hearing loss was a blessing in disguise. Join Justin Osmond and his famous father Merrill Osmond, lead singer of the Osmonds, as they talk about what they've both learned from fame, fortune and family in Sound Advice. It's a weekly video podcast sure to inspire.

Episodes

Embracing Who You Are

2m · Published 28 Jul 23:02

When Justin Osmond was born, it wasn't common to screen newborns for hearing loss. It wasn't until he was almost two years old that doctors told Merrill and Mary Osmond that their son had profound hearing loss. After being fitted for bulky hearing aids, Justin began the long process of trying to catch up with his peers.

Along the way, he became aware of his deaf accent and longed to sound "normal" like other kids. His mom taught him to pay more attention to WHO he was, not WHAT he was.

Justin doesn't just call his parents his heroes, he calls them his "hear-oes".

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Singing for Hearing Aids: Why the Osmond Brothers Got Started

3m · Published 28 Jul 23:00

When George and Olive Osmond's first two sons were born with profound hearing loss, doctors cautioned the couple to not have any more children. George and Olive's next four sons were blessed not only with full hearing, but excellent voices as well. Alan, Wayne, Merrill and Jay Osmond began singing to raise money for hearing aids for their older two brothers, Virl and Tom.

As Donny, Marie, and Jimmy joined their brothers, the Osmonds began a six decade journey that included over 100 million records, sold-out concerts around the world, and a charity organization that has raised over $6 billion to support children.

250 Miles for 25 Kids' Hearing Aids

2m · Published 28 Jul 22:56

Justin Osmond was born with profound hearing loss into a family known around the world for their musical talents. Through countless hours of speech therapy and hard work, Justin was able to overcome enormous obstacles to become a noted author, motivational speaker, and yes, musician. A few years ago, when he heard about 25 students in southern Utah needing new hearing aids, Justin knew he wanted to do something to help.

With the help of his father Merrill Osmond, his mom, family, and aunt Marie Osmond, Justin ran over a marathon a day in order to raise money for the hearing impaired. This is his story.

Audition Snubs and Disneyland: How the Osmond Brothers Got Started

4m · Published 28 Jul 22:50

You would think that an entertainment career spanning six decades and 100 million records sold would have begun with a little more glory. For the Osmond Brothers, however, it began with an audition snub from a popular TV show and a father's decision to go to Disneyland.

Through a series of "flukes", that family trip to The Happiest Place on Earth ended up catching the attention of Walt Disney himself. A summer gig at the theme park led to an appearance on a TV special that caught the attention of Andy Williams' father, and a one-week appearance on The Andy Williams Show turned into an 8-year run--including the new additions of Donny, Marie, and Jimmy Osmond.

Audition Snubs and Disneyland: How the Osmond Brothers Got Started

4m · Published 28 Jul 22:50

Sound Advice with the Osmonds has 35 episodes in total of non- explicit content. Total playtime is 1:43:56. The language of the podcast is English. This podcast has been added on August 12th 2022. It might contain more episodes than the ones shown here. It was last updated on May 29th, 2024 10:11.