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1986
January 1986
Jay was in Dallas for BYU Recruitment.

January 1, 1986
Wednesday
Billboard Magazine named its Top Singles and Albums For The Year 1985Meet Me In Montana was listed at #14 on the Top Country Singles list.

January 4, 1986
Saturday
Marie’s video, There’s No Stopping Your Heart was previewed on This Week In Country Music.

January 4, 1986
Saturday
Marie’s album, There’s No Stopping Your Heart remained at #24 on Billboard’s Top Country Albums chart.

Marie’s single, There’s No Stopping Your Heart rose to #16 on Billboard’s Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart.

The Osmond Brothers’ single, Baby When Your Heart Breaks Down rose to #59 on Billboard’s Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart.


January 5, 1986
Sunday
Marie’s segment on James Joyce was shown on Ripley’s Believe It Or Not which aired on this date.

January 11, 1986
Saturday
Marie’s album, There’s No Stopping Your Heart remained at #24 on Billboard’s Top Country Albums chart.

Marie’s single, There’s No Stopping Your Heart rose to #14 on Billboard’s Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart.

The Osmond Brothers’ single, Baby When Your Heart Breaks Down rose to #58 on Billboard’s Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart.


January 13, 1986
Monday
The music video, He’s Just Ambitious aired on this date.  Donny was in part of the video.

January 16, 1986
Thursday
Donny was a guest on Good Morning America which aired on this date.

January 17, 1986
Friday

The Osmond Brothers were on New Country which aired on this date. They sang several of their newest releases.

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January 18, 1986
Saturday
Marie’s album, There’s No Stopping Your Heart fell to #26 on Billboard’s Top Country Albums chart.

Marie’s single, There’s No Stopping Your Heart rose to #12 on Billboard’s Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart.

The Osmond Brothers’ single, Baby When Your Heart Breaks Down rose to #56 on Billboard’s Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart.


January 23, 1986
Thursday
Marie spoke at the Women’s Health Conference at BYU.  The Conference was entitled, The Rewards of Service.  Her remarks centered around the mental and spiritual health women should enjoy to more fully satisfy their role in womanhood.

January 25, 1986
Saturday
Marie’s album, There’s No Stopping Your Heart rose to #24 on Billboard’s Top Country Albums chart.

Marie’s single, There’s No Stopping Your Heart rose to #7 on Billboard’s Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart.

The Osmond Brothers’ single, Baby When Your Heart Breaks Down fell to #62 on Billboard’s Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart.


January 25, 1986
Saturday
Marie was featured on Hollywood Insider which aired on this date.  She was promoting her Exercises for Mothers To Be Books.

January 26, 1986
Sunday
Marie’s segments on Subways and Tarantulas were shown on Ripley’s Believe It Or Not which aired on this date.

January 27, 1986
Monday
Donny was featured on Good Morning LA which aired on this date.  He spoke about the street festival, L.A. Street Scene.

February 1 -
February 3, 1986
Dan Seals joined Marie in concert in Pontiac, Michigan.

February 1, 1986
Saturday
Marie’s album, There’s No Stopping Your Heart fell to #31 on Billboard’s Top Country Albums chart.

Marie’s single, There’s No Stopping Your Heart rose to #4 on Billboard’s Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart.

The Osmond Brothers’ single, Baby When Your Heart Breaks Down fell to #70 on Billboard’s Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart.


February 7, 1986
Friday
Donny was featured in Ft. Pierce Florida on the Celebrity Golf For Charity Tournament which aired on this date.

February 8, 1986
Saturday
Marie’s album, There’s No Stopping Your Heart remained at #31 on Billboard’s Top Country Albums chart.

Marie’s single, There’s No Stopping Your Heart rose to #3 on Billboard’s Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart.

After eight weeks, the Osmond Brothers’ single, Baby When Your Heart Breaks Down fell to #75 on Billboard’s Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart.  This was the last time it made an appearance on the chart.  It reached its highest position at #56 on January 18, 1986.


February 10, 1986
Monday
Donny was a guest on the Tom Snyder Show which aired on this date.  He spoke about record labeling.

February 12, 1986
Wednesday
The Osmond Brothers’ single, Baby Wants / Lovin’ Proof was released on this date.

February 13, 1986
Thursday
Marie’s video, I Only Wanted You was featured on Video Country which aired on this date.

February 15, 1986
Saturday
Marie’s album, There’s No Stopping Your Heart rose to #25 on Billboard’s Top Country Albums chart.

Marie’s single, There’s No Stopping Your Heart rose to #2 on Billboard’s Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart.


February 17, 1986
Sunday
Marie was recording in Nashville, Tennessee.

February 18 –
February 19, 1986
Donny was featured on PM Magazine which was taped on these dates.  He spoke about his new image.

February 22, 1986
Saturday
Marie was recording in Nashville, Tennessee.

February 22, 1986
Saturday
Marie’s album, There’s No Stopping Your Heart rose to #23 on Billboard’s Top Country Albums chart.

Marie’s single, There’s No Stopping Your Heart rose to #1 on Billboard’s Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart.


February 24, 1986
Monday
Donny and Debbie were guests on AM Los Angeles which aired on this date.

February 26, 1986
Wednesday
Marie was featured on Entertainment Tonight which aired on this date.

March 1, 1986
Saturday
The Osmond Brothers’ single, Baby Wants was a pick by Billboard Magazine.  In their review they stated, A little ditty just mindless enough to do for the Osmonds what Elvira did for the Oak Ridge Boys; hybrid of gospel harmonies, calypso beat, and country lightheartedness.

March 1, 1986
Saturday
Marie’s album, There’s No Stopping Your Heart remained at #23 on Billboard’s Top Country Albums chart.

Marie’s single, There’s No Stopping Your Heart fell to #18 on Billboard’s Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart.


March 8, 1986
Saturday
Donny and Marie performed in Jacksonville, Florida.

March 8, 1986
Saturday
Marie’s album, There’s No Stopping Your Heart rose to #21 on Billboard’s Top Country Albums chart.

Marie’s single, There’s No Stopping Your Heart rose to #34 on Billboard’s Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart.


March 10, 1986
Monday
Marie performed in Troy, New York.

March 16, 1986
Saturday
The Osmond Brothers performed in Paducah, Kentucky.

March 15, 1986
Saturday
Marie’s album, There’s No Stopping Your Heart remained at #21 on Billboard’s Top Country Albums chart.

After 19 weeks, Marie’s single, There’s No Stopping Your Heart fell to #42 on Billboard’s Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart.  This was the last appearance on the chart.  It reached its highest position of #1 on February 22, 1986.

The Osmond Brothers’ single, Baby Wants debuted at #69 on Billboard’s Hot Country Singles and Tracks Chart.


March 18  -
March 22, 1986
The Osmond Brothers performed in Atlanta, Georgia.

March 20, 1986
Thursday
Donny and Marie performed in Hillsboro, Texas.

March 22, 1986
Saturday
Donny and Marie performed at the Expo Center in Tampa, Florida.

March 22, 1986
Saturday
Marie’s single, Read My Lips was recommended by Billboard Magazine.  In their review, they stated, Smooth, hypnotic, AC/country; Osmond just had #1 success with There’s No Stopping Your Heart.

March 22, 1986
Saturday
Marie’s album, There’s No Stopping Your Heart rose to #20 on Billboard’s Top Country Albums chart.

The Osmond Brothers’ single, Baby Wants rose to #60 on Billboard’s Hot Country Singles and Tracks Chart.


March 22, 1986
Saturday
Marie Osmond appeared on Solid Gold which aired on this date. She sang Read My Lips. The show as co-hosted by Dionne Warwick and Smokey Robinson. Other guests included A-ha, Sly Fox, Robert Palmer, Dan Seals, and Little Richard.

March 26, 1986
Wednesday
Marie performed in Indianapolis, Indiana.

March 27 -
March 31, 1986
Marie performed at Wembley in London, England.

March 29, 1986
Saturday
Marie’s single, Read My Lips was a pick by Billboard Magazine.  In their review they stated, Fresh from her success with There’s No Stopping Your Heart, Osmond delivers a smooth hypnotic pop/country treatment that fits AC formats well.

March 29, 1986
Saturday
Marie’s album, There’s No Stopping Your Heart rose to #19 on Billboard’s Top Country Albums chart.

The Osmond Brothers’ single, Baby Wants rose to #52 on Billboard’s Hot Country Singles and Tracks Chart.

Marie’s single, Read My Lips debuted at #73 on Billboard’s Hot Country Singles and Tracks chart.


April 3, 1986
Thursday
Marie performed in Atlanta, Georgia.

April 4, 1986
Friday
The Osmond Brothers and Marie performed at the University Theater in Aiken, South Carolina.

April 5, 1986
Saturday
Donny and Marie performed at the Trump Casino in Atlantic City, New Jersey.

April 5, 1986
Saturday
The Osmond Brothers performed a private concert in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

April 5, 1986
Saturday
Marie’s album, There’s No Stopping Your Heart fell to #26 on Billboard’s Top Country Albums chart.

The Osmond Brothers’ single, Baby Wants rose to #47 on Billboard’s Hot Country Singles and Tracks Chart.

Marie’s single, Read My Lips rose to #58 on Billboard’s Hot Country Singles and Tracks chart.


April 6, 1986
Sunday
Donny and Marie performed at the Centennial Hall, London Ontario, Canada.

April 7, 1986
Monday
Marie performed a the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C.

April 7, 1986
Monday
The Osmond Brothers performed in Indianapolis, Indiana.

April 7, 1986
Monday
Donny was a guest on Larry King Live which aired on this date.  He spoke about songwriter’s rights, his image change, record ratings, fan pressures, his faith and videos.

April 8, 1986
Tuesday
Donny and Marie performed at Hamilton Place in Ontario, Canada.

April 10, 1986
Thursday
Donny and Marie performed at the Skyline in Toronto, Canada.

April 11, 1986
Friday
Marie performed at the Oil Palace in Tyler, Texas.

April 11, 1986
Friday
Donny was featured on PM Magazine.

April 12, 1986
Saturday
Marie performed at a private convention in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

April 12, 1986
Saturday
Marie’s album, There’s No Stopping Your Heart rose to #24 on Billboard’s Top Country Albums chart.

The Osmond Brothers’ single, Baby Wants rose to #46 on Billboard’s Hot Country Singles and Tracks Chart.

Marie’s single, Read My Lips rose to #49 on Billboard’s Hot Country Singles and Tracks chart.


April 13, 1986
Sunday
Marie performed a private concert in Anaheim, California.

April 14, 1986
Monday
Marie appeared on the CMA Awards in Los Angeles, California.

April 14, 1986
Monday
Donny performed a private concert in Anaheim, California.

April 18 -
April 20, 1986
Marie performed at the Music Fair in Valley Forge, Pennsylvania with Bobby Vinton.

April 19, 1986
Saturday
The Osmond Brothers performed in Warsaw, Indiana.

April 19, 1986
Saturday
Jimmy was a guest star on The Love Boat which aired on this date.  The storyline was titled The Importance of Being Johnny.  Other guests were Juliet Prowse, Melba Moore and Alexis Smith.

April 19, 1986
Saturday
Marie was a guest on the UK Show Tarbie And Friends which aired on this date.  She sang There’s No Stoppin’  Your Heart.

April 19, 1986
Saturday
Marie’s album, There’s No Stopping Your Heart rose to #23 on Billboard’s Top Country Albums chart.

The Osmond Brothers’ single, Baby Wants rose to #45 on Billboard’s Hot Country Singles and Tracks Chart.

Marie’s single, Read My Lips rose to #42 on Billboard’s Hot Country Singles and Tracks chart.


April 20, 1986
Sunday
The Osmond Boys made their television debut on Eugene Jelesnik’s Talent Showcase.

April 22, 1986
Tuesday
Marie performed in Jacksonville, Florida with Eddy Rabbitt.

April 26, 1986
Saturday
Marie’s album, There’s No Stopping Your Heart fell to #32 on Billboard’s Top Country Albums chart.

After seven weeks, the Osmond Brothers’ single, Baby Wants fell to #58 on Billboard’s Hot Country Singles and Tracks Chart.  This was its last appearance on the chart.  It reached its highest position at #45 on April 19, 1985.

Marie’s single, Read My Lips rose to #34 on Billboard’s Hot Country Singles and Tracks chart.


April 30, 1986
Wednesday
The Osmond Brothers and Marie performed at the Kodak Theater in Rochester, New York.

May 1, 1986
Thursday
The Osmond Boys were guests on Good Morning America which aired on this date.  They sang Side By Side.

May 3, 1986
Saturday
Marie’s album, There’s No Stopping Your Heart remained at #32 on Billboard’s Top Country Albums chart.

Marie’s single, Read My Lips rose to #28 on Billboard’s Hot Country Singles and Tracks chart.


May 4, 1986
Sunday
Marie performed at a private convention in Washington, D.C.

May 5, 1986
Monday
The Osmond Boys were featured in an article in People Magazine.

May 7, 1986
Wednesday
Marie performed at a private convention in Detroit, Michigan.

May 8, 1986
Thursday
Donny and Marie performed in Tallahassee, Florida.

May 9, 1986
Friday
Donny and Marie performed in Haywood, California.

May 10, 1986
Saturday
The Osmond Brothers performed in Houston, Texas.

May 10, 1986
Saturday
Marie’s album, There’s No Stopping Your Heart fell to #37 on Billboard’s Top Country Albums chart.

Marie’s single, Read My Lips rose to #24 on Billboard’s Hot Country Singles and Tracks chart.


May 15, 1986
Thursday
Marie performed at the Salt Palace in Salt Lake City, Utah with Kenny Rogers.

May 17, 1986
Saturday
Donny and Marie performed in Sacramento, California.

May 17, 1986
Saturday
Marie’s album, There’s No Stopping Your Heart fell to #40 on Billboard’s Top Country Albums chart.

Marie’s single, Read My Lips rose to #21 on Billboard’s Hot Country Singles and Tracks chart.


May 19, 1986
Monday
The Osmond Brothers’ single, You Look Like The One I Love / It’s Only A Heartache was released on this date.

May 19, 1986
Monday
Donny and Marie performed in San Mateo, California.

May 24, 1986
Saturday
Marie was a guest on This Week In Country Music which aired on this date.  She talked about her video for There’s No Stopping Your Heart, her son, Stephen, and just having fun.

May 24, 1986
Saturday
Marie’s album, There’s No Stopping Your Heart fell to #46 on Billboard’s Top Country Albums chart.

Marie’s single, Read My Lips rose to #16 on Billboard’s Hot Country Singles and Tracks chart.


May 27, 1986
Tuesday
Alan and his boys were guests on Hour Magazine which aired on this date.  They sang Side By Side and I Love A Piano.

May 27, 1986
Tuesday
Marie performed in Minet, North Dakota.

May 29, 1986
Thursday
Donny was a guest on Hour Magazine which aired on this date.  He spoke about the Second Generation and their chances in show business, his image change, moving to California and Earth Run.

May 31, 1986
Saturday
The Osmond Brothers’ single, You Look Like The One I Love was recommended by Billboard Magazine.  They stated:  Danceable country/pop number shows off the Osmonds’ perfect vocals.

May 31, 1986
Saturday
Marie’s album, There’s No Stopping Your Heart rose to #40 on Billboard’s Top Country Albums chart.

Marie’s single, Read My Lips rose to #12 on Billboard’s Hot Country Singles and Tracks chart.


May 31 –
June 1, 1986
The Children’s Miracle Network Telethon aired on this date.  This was the last telethon taped at the Osmond Studios.

June 2 –
June 8, 1986
The Osmond Brothers performed at the Drury lane Theater in Chicago, IL.

June 7, 1986
Saturday
Marie’s album, There’s No Stopping Your Heart rose to #38 on Billboard’s Top Country Albums chart.

Marie’s single, Read My Lips rose to #9 on Billboard’s Hot Country Singles and Tracks chart.


June 9, 1986
Monday
Donny was interviewed on Entertainment Tonight which aired on this date.  They spoke about the recording studio, Donny’s comeback, pressure at an early age, and the “new” Donny.

June 9 –
June 14, 1986
The Osmond Brothers participated in Fan Fair in Nashville, Tennessee.

June 10, 1986
Tuesday
The Osmond Brothers and Marie were guests on Nashville Now which aired on this date.  Other guests included Danny Cooksey and Shotgun Red.

June 13, 1986
Friday
Marie was interviewed on Entertainment Tonight and discussed Fan Fair.

June 14, 1986
Saturday
Marie’s album, There’s No Stopping Your Heart was at #35 on Billboard’s Top Country Albums chart.

Marie’s single, Read My Lips rose to #7 on Billboard’s Hot Country Singles and Tracks chart.


June 20, 1986
Friday
Marie performed in Kansas City, Missouri.

June 20, 1986
Friday
Marie was featured on Crook & Chase which aired on this date.

June 21, 1986
Saturday
The Osmond Brothers and Marie performed in South Bend, Indiana.

June 21, 1986
Saturday
Marie’s album, There’s No Stopping Your Heart was at #58 on Billboard’s Top Country Albums chart.

Marie’s single, Read My Lips rose to #4 on Billboard’s Hot Country Singles and Tracks chart.


June 22, 1986
Sunday
The Osmond Brothers and Marie performed in Winnipeg, Canada.

June 26, 1986
Thursday
The Osmond Brothers were at the Salt Lake City airport.

June 27, 1986
Friday
Marie and Steve were guests on Public Women, Private Men which aired on this date.  They spoke about Marie’s wedding and divorce, housewife role, and Marie’s career.

June 28, 1986
Saturday
The Osmond Brothers performed in Aberdeen, Texas.

June 28, 1986
Saturday
After 43 weeks, Marie’s album, There’s No Stopping Your Heart was at #51 on Billboard’s Top Country Albums chart. It reached its highest position at #16 on November 9, 1985 where it stayed for four weeks.  This was its last appearance on the chart.

Marie’s single, Read My Lips remained at #4 on Billboard’s Hot Country Singles and Tracks chart.

The Osmond Brothers’ single, You Look Like The One I Love debuted at #72 on Billboard’s Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart.


July 1986
Country Round Up Magazine featured an article on Marie.

July 3 -
July 6, 1986
The Second Annual Osmond Brothers International Fan Club and the First Annual Marie Osmond Fan Club Get Together was held at the Provo Excelsior Hotel.  500 fans attended the reunion / get together.

July 4, 1986
Friday
The Osmond Brothers, Donny and Marie performed at the Stadium of Fire at BYU in Provo, Utah.

July 5, 1986
Saturday
Alan, Wayne, Merrill, and Jay were honored by the Society for the Preservation and Encouragement of Barbershop Quartet Singing in America (SPEBSQA) as honorary lifetime members.  The Osmond Brothers received the award at the SQPSCQA’s 48th Annual Convention in Salt Lake City, Utah.  Alan’s four sons, Michael, Nathan, Douglas, and David performed as a highlight of the ceremony.

July 5, 1986
Saturday
Marie attended the Marie Osmond Fan Club luncheon at the Excelsior Hotel in Provo, Utah.

July 5, 1986
Saturday
The Osmond Brothers, Donny, Marie, and Jimmy performed a concert for the Osmond Brothers International Fan Club at the Provo Excelsior in Provo, Utah.

July 5, 1986
Saturday
Marie’s single, Read My Lips fell to #19 on Billboard’s Hot Country Singles and Tracks chart.

The Osmond Brothers’ single, You Look Like The One I Love rose to #69 on Billboard’s Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart. After two weeks, this was its last appearance on the chart. 


July 6, 1986
Sunday
The Osmond Brothers had dinner with their fans at the Provo Excelsior Hotel in Provo, Utah.  The Osmond Boys, Wayne’s kids, and Merrill’s daughter, Heather all performed.

July 11, 1986
Friday
The Osmond Brothers and Marie performed in Traverse City, Michigan.

July 12, 1986
Saturday
The Osmond Brothers and Marie performed in Wheeling, West Virginia.

July 12, 1986
Saturday
Marie’s single, Read My Lips fell to #28 on Billboard’s Hot Country Singles and Tracks chart.

July 16, 1986
Wednesday
The Osmond Brothers performed a private concert in Seattle, Washington.

July 19, 1986
Saturday
Marie’s single, Read My Lips fell to #43 on Billboard’s Hot Country Singles and Tracks chart.

July 19, 1986
Saturday
Marie Osmond appeared on Solid Gold which was aired on this date. The name of the show was call Dionne Country Gold. Marie sang Read My Lips. Other guests included Glen Campbell, Ronnie Milsap, Kenny Rogers, Alabama, The Charlie Daniels Band, Eddie Rabbitt, and Juice Newton.

July 23, 1986
Saturday
The Osmond Brothers performed in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

July 25, 1986
Friday
Donny was a guest on the Sally Raphael Show which aired on this date.  He sang Something To Remember Me By.

July 26, 1986
Saturday
Marie’s single, Read My Lips fell to #57 on Billboard’s Hot Country Singles and Tracks chart.

July 27, 1986
Sunday
Marie spoke at a singles’ fireside in the Provo, Utah Tabernacle.  The fireside was the final event of a 4-day single adult conference in Provo on the BYU campus.  Approximately 5,000 single adults attended this conference.  Jay was in charge of the conference.

July 27, 1986
Sunday
Marie and Dan Seals presented the Album of the Year award on the 20th Annual Music City News Country Awards.

July 28, 1986
Monday
Merrill and Mary’s daughter, Sheila was born on this date.

July 29, 1986
Tuesday
The Osmond Brothers performed in Santa Rosa, California.

August 1, 1986
Friday
The Osmond Boys performed at Opryland USA.

August 1, 1986
Friday
Alan and his boys were guests on Nashville Now which aired on this date.  Other guests included Connie Smith, Tom Grant, and Minnie Pearl.

August 2, 1986
Saturday
The Osmond Brothers performed in Kingsport, Tennessee.

August 2, 1986
Saturday
After 19 weeks, Marie’s single, Read My Lips fell to #66 on Billboard’s Hot Country Singles and Tracks chart.  This was its last appearance on the chart.  It reached its highest position of #4 on June 21, 1986.

August 3, 1986
Sunday
Donny was in Lima, Ohio.

August 3, 1986
Sunday
The Osmond Brothers performed in Columbus, Ohio.

August 4, 1986
Monday
Marie was featured on Entertainment Tonight which aired on this date.

August 6, 1986
Wednesday
The Osmond Brothers performed at the Washington State Fair.

August 7, 1986
Wednesday
The Osmond Brothers performed a private concert in Orlando, Florida.

August 8, 1986
Friday
Alan and his sons were guests on Crook and Chase which aired on this date.  They spoke about the Osmond Brothers / Osmond Boys comparison, being on the road, memories, and how it all started.

August 8 –
August 10, 1986
Donny and Marie performed in Atlantic City, New Jersey.

August 9, 1986
Saturday
The Osmond Brothers performed in Glendire, Missouri.

August 10, 1986
Sunday
Donny was in a cameo of Luis Cardena’s music video, Runaway which aired on this date.

August 11, 1986
Monday
The Osmond Brothers did a private concert for Tupperware in Orlando, Florida.

August 14, 1986
Thursday
The Osmond Brothers did a private concert for Tupperware in Orlando, Florida.

August 14, 1986
Thursday
Marie and Dan Seals were featured on Crook & Chase which aired on this date.  The spoke about the Country Music Awards.

August 17, 1986
Sunday
Jimmy taped a segment for Estamos Unidos in Los Angeles, California.

August 18, 1986
Monday
The Osmond Brothers and Marie perform a private concert for Tupperware in Orlando, Florida.

August 22, 1986
Friday

Marie’s album, I Only Wanted You was released on this date.

August 25, 1986
Monday
The Osmond Brothers performed a private concert for Tupperware in Orlando, Florida.

August 26, 1986
Tuesday
Marie was a guest on Crook and Chase which aired on this date.  She spoke about memories, the making of There’s No Stopping Your Heart Video, her son, Stephen and self-image.

August 28, 1986
Thursday
The Osmond Brothers performed a private concert for Tupperware in Orlando, Florida.

August 30, 1986
Saturday
Michelle Jennifer was born to Wayne and Kathy.

August 30, 1986
Saturday
Marie’s single, You’re Still New To Me debuted at #51 on Billboard’s Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart.

September 1, 1986
Monday
The Osmond Boys performed on the Muscular Dystrophy Telethon which aired on this date.  Jerry Lewis directed them when they sang Danny Boy.

September 4, 1986
Thursday
Marie was interviewed on Entertainment Tonight which aired on this date.  She spoke about country music, the press, and her attitude about life.

September 6, 1986
Saturday
Marie performed at the Utah State Fair in Salt Lake City, Utah.

September 6, 1986
Saturday


Marie’s album, I Only Wanted You was a pick by Billboard Magazine.  Their review stated:  Like her recent hits, Marie Osmond’s latest album is awash with country/pop production.  The title cut, with its unexpected keyboard fills and out of nowhere backing vocals, set the tone for much of the album.  The songs here, too, have plenty of surprise chord changes and lyrical twists.  As close as Nashville comes to pure aural delight.

September 6, 1986
Saturday
Marie’s single, You’re Still New To Me rose to #41 on Billboard’s Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart.

September 13, 1986
Saturday
Marie’s single, You’re Still New To Me rose to #34 on Billboard’s Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart.

September 17, 1986
Wednesday
Marie was supposed to tape the Tommy Hunter Christmas Show on this date, but had to cancel due to losing her voice.

September 18, 1986
Thursday
Jimmy was a guest on Estamos Unidos which aired on this date.

September 19, 1986
Friday
Donny was a guest on Good Morning America which aired on this date.

September 20, 1986
Saturday
Marie’s single, You’re Still New To Me rose to #28 on Billboard’s Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart.

September 26, 1986
Friday
Jimmy was a guest on Domingos Alegres which aired on this date. 

September 27, 1986
Saturday
Marie’s single, You’re Still New To Me rose to #25 on Billboard’s Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart.

Marie’s album, I Only Wanted You made its debuted at #59 on Billboard’s Top Country Albums chart.


September 28, 1986
Sunday
Donny and Marie performed in Atlantic City, New Jersey.

October 2, 1986
Thursday
Marie announced her engagement to Brian Blosil on Crook & Chase which aired on this date.

October 4, 1986
Saturday
Marie’s single, You’re Still New To Me rose to #20 on Billboard’s Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart.

Marie’s album, I Only Wanted You rose to #23 on Billboard’s Top Country Albums chart.


October 10, 1986
Friday
The Osmond Brothers and Marie performed in Jeana, Louisiana.

October 11, 1986
Saturday
Marie’s single, You’re Still New To Me rose to #19 on Billboard’s Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart.

Marie’s album, I Only Wanted You rose to #22 on Billboard’s Top Country Albums chart.


October 13, 1986
Monday
Marie and Dan Seals performed on the County Music Awards Show which aired on this date.  They performed Meet Me In Montana and won the Vocal Duo of The Year Award.

October 14, 1986
Tuesday
Marie was interviewed on Crook & Chase which aired on this date.  They talked about the CMA awards and Dan Seals.

October 14, 1986
Tuesday
Marie was a guest on Good Morning America which aired on this date.  She spoke about winning Vocal Duo of the Year with Dan Seals on the CMA Awards.

October 14, 1986
Tuesday
Marie was featured on the CFTO News in Toronto which aired on this date.  They spoke about winning Vocal Duo Of The Year Award.

October 15, 1986
Wednesday
Marie was a guest on Crook & Chase which aired on this date.  They spoke about the CMA awards, her new song, You’re Still New To Me, country music, being accepted, and Brian Blosil.

October 18, 1986
Saturday
The Osmond Brothers and the Osmond Boys performed in Idaho Falls, Idaho.

October 18, 1986
Saturday
Marie’s single, You’re Still New To Me rose to #14 on Billboard’s Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart.

Marie’s album, I Only Wanted You rose to #19 on Billboard’s Top Country Albums chart.


October 20, 1986
Monday
Marie was interviewed on Crook & Chase which aired on this date.  They spoke about Brian and Marie’s wedding announcement.

October 20, 1986
Monday
Donny was interviewed on Fame, Fortune and Romance which aired on this date.  He spoke about being a daredevil, the Donny Osmond Entertainment Corporation, the CMN Telethon, performing, and getting it together.

October 21, 1986
Tuesday
Donny was interviewed on Fame, Fortune, and Romance which aired on this date.  They showed a video clip, talked about a letter Donny wrote to his mother, Little Johnny Jones, and perseverance.

October 24, 1986
Friday
The Osmond Brothers and Marie performed in Orange County, California.

October 25, 1986
Saturday
The Osmond Brothers, Marie, and the Osmond Boys performed in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

October 25, 1986
Saturday
Marie’s single, You’re Still New To Me rose to #10 on Billboard’s Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart.

Marie’s album, I Only Wanted You rose to #19 on Billboard’s Top Country Albums chart.


October 26, 1986
Sunday
Alan, Suzanne, and boys arrived at the Provo airport.

October 28, 1986
Tuesday
Marie and Brian Blosil were married in the LDS Jordan River Temple in Jordan River, Utah.  Instead of a traditional wedding cake, the couple celebrated with banana splits.

October 30, 1986
Thursday
Marie was featured in a PM Magazine Special There’s No Stopping Marie which aired on this date.

October 30, 1986
Thursday
Marie was featured on Crook & Chase which aired on this date.  They discussed Maries wedding.

November 1, 1986
Saturday
Marie’s single, You’re Still New To Me rose to #6 on Billboard’s Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart.

Marie’s album, I Only Wanted You fell to #23 on Billboard’s Top Country Albums chart.

The Osmond Brothers’ single, Looking for Suzanne debuted at #73 on Billboard’s Hot Country Singles and Tracks chart.


November 2, 1986
Sunday
Marie performed at the Crazy Horse in California.

November 8, 1986
Saturday
Marie’s single, You’re Still New To Me rose to #3 on Billboard’s Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart.

Marie’s album, I Only Wanted You rose to #21 on Billboard’s Top Country Albums chart.

The Osmond Brothers’ single, Looking for Suzanne rose to #70 on Billboard’s Hot Country Singles and Tracks chart.


November 11, 1986
Tuesday
The Osmond Boys were featured on PM Magazine Utah Special – The Singing Osmonds which aired on this date.

November 15, 1986
Saturday
The Osmond Brothers International Fan Club European Reunion took place in London.  The reunion was attended by 200 fans.

November 15, 1986
Saturday
Marie’s single, You’re Still New To Me rose to #2 on Billboard’s Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart.

Marie’s album, I Only Wanted You rose to #19 on Billboard’s Top Country Albums chart.

After three weeks, the Osmond Brothers’ single, Looking for Suzanne remained at #70  on Billboard’s Hot Country Singles and Tracks chart.  This was its last appearance on the chart. 


November 17, 1986
Week of
Marie’s video, I Only Wanted You was taped this week.  Alan produced the video.

November 22, 1986
Saturday
The Osmond Brothers performed at the Hotel Utah in Salt Lake City, Utah.

November 22, 1986
Saturday
Marie’s single, You’re Still New To Me rose to #1 on Billboard’s Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart.

Marie’s album, I Only Wanted You fell to #23 on Billboard’s Top Country Albums chart.


November 26, 1986
Wednesday
The Osmond Brothers performed in Orlando, Florida.

November 27, 1986
Thursday
Marie taped the Tommy Hunter Christmas Show on this date.

November 29, 1986
Saturday
The Osmond Brothers and Marie performed in Springfield, Illinois.

November 29, 1986
Saturday
Marie’s single, You’re Still New To Me fell to #16 on Billboard’s Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart.

Marie’s album, I Only Wanted You remained at #23 on Billboard’s Top Country Albums chart.


November 30, 1986
Sunday
Jimmy was a guest on Siempre En Domingo which aired on this date.  He performed Ontono Y Primavera live with Pedro Vargas.

December 1, 1986
Monday
Donny performed at the Crazy Horse in Santa Ana, California.

December 6, 1986
Saturday
The Osmond Boys taped a couple of segments for Bob Hope’s Christmas Show. They performed I Wanna Girl Just Like The Girl That Married Dear Old Dad with Bob Hope – the same arrangement Bob had performed with the Osmond Brothers on one of his previous Christmas Shows in the 1970’s.

December 6, 1986
Saturday
Marie’s single, You’re Still New To Me fell to #34 on Billboard’s Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart.

Marie’s album, I Only Wanted You fell to #25 on Billboard’s Top Country Albums chart.


December 7, 1986
Sunday
Donny sang the National Anthem at the Ram vs Cowboys game in Anaheim, California.

December 8, 1986
Monday
The Osmond Brothers performed in New Orleans, Louisiana.

December 11, 1986
Thursday
The Osmond Brothers and Marie performed in Nosmal, Illinois.

December 13, 1986
Saturday
The Osmond Brothers performed in Andover, Massachusetts.

December 13, 1986
Saturday
Marie’s single, You’re Still New To Me fell to #47 on Billboard’s Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart.

Marie’s album, I Only Wanted You remained at #23 on Billboard’s Top Country Albums chart.


December 18, 1986
Thursday
The Osmond Boys were guest on Take Two which aired on this date.

December 19, 1986
Friday

Marie with Tommy Hunter
Marie was a guest on the Tommy Hunter Christmas Show which aired on Canadian TV on this date.

December 20, 1986
Saturday
Marie’s single, I Only Wanted You was a pick by Billboard Magazine.  Their review stated:  Slick, AC-style bit beat ballad echoes country’s preference for the love over wealth; a cross-over contender for programmers open to Nashville product.

December 20, 1986
Saturday
Marie’s single, You’re Still New To Me fell to #61 on Billboard’s Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart.

Marie’s album, I Only Wanted You remained at #23 on Billboard’s Top Country Albums chart.


December 21, 1986
Sunday
The Osmond Boys were guests on the Bob Hope Christmas Show which aired on this date.

December 27, 1986
Saturday
Billboard Magazine named Marie as one of the Top Country Artists of the Year.  She was #30 out of 50 stars listed.  She charted six singles and albums for the year.  Kenny Rogers was #29 and George Strait was #1.

December 27, 1986
Saturday
Marie’s single, You’re Still New To Me fell to #73 on Billboard’s Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart.

Marie’s album, I Only Wanted You remained at #23 on Billboard’s Top Country Albums chart.

Marie’s single, I Only Wanted You debuted at #62 on Billboard’s Hot Country Singles and Tracks chart.


December 29, 1986
Monday
Donny arrived in the UK to start recording his new album.

December 31, 1986
Wednesday
Marie performed on the 53rd Annual Orange Bowl Parade which aired on this date.  She sang Let A Winner Lead The Way.
   
   
   
   
   

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

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