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1989
1989
Alan produced the grand opening for Seven Peaks Resort Water Park.

1989
Alan’s family did come commercials for Blain Jensen’s RV.

1989
Merrill and Jimmy produced the TCBY convention at Bally’s in Las Vegas.  Entertainment included the Merrill Osmond Band, Pendragon’s Magic, Walker’s Impersonations, The Starts, The Bowden String Quartet and Elvis impersonator, Robert Moody.

January 1989
Marie attended President Bush’s Inaugural Dinner.  Her son, Stephen was also in attendance.

January 3, 1989
Sunday
An announcement was made that Marie would receive the 1988 Roy Acuff Community Service Award from the Country Music Foundation.  She was honored for her work as national chairwoman of the Osmond Foundation.  Her foundation work included the Children’s Miracle Network Telethon for which she helped raise more than $170 million within the last six years.

January 7, 1989
Saturday
Marie’s single, I’m In Love and He’s In Dallas rose to #64 on Billboard’s Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart.

January 14, 1989
Saturday
Marie’s single, I’m In Love and He’s In Dallas rose to #60 on Billboard’s Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart.

January 19, 1989
Thursday
Merrill was the executive producer for the 500th Year Salute to Christopher Columbus’ Discovery of America in conjunction with the Presidential Inauguration hosted by the Council for Inter-American Security.  Entertainers included Trini Lopez, Marilyn McCoo and Billy Davis Jr, Donny and Marie, Neil Sadaka, Kevin Costner, Claude Akin, and Mike Curb.  Merrill sang Meet Me In Montana with Marie, and Marie’s son, Stephen sang All My Exes Live In Texas as a surprise guest.  Alan and Jimmy attended the event and joined the rest of the cast and guests in singing The Hope of America.

January 21, 1989
Saturday
Marie’s single, I’m In Love and He’s In Dallas rose to #59 on Billboard’s Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart.

January 28, 1989
Saturday
After six weeks, Marie’s single, I’m In Love and He’s In Dallas fell to #74 on Billboard’s Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart.  This was its last appearance on the chart.  It reached its highest position at #59 on January 21, 1989.

January 31, 1989
Tuesday
Marie was in Anaheim, California at Disneyland performing on the Riverboat.

February 25, 1989
Saturday
Olive and Marie were honored by the Mrs. Utah Pageant.

March 25, 1989
Saturday
Donny’s single, Soldier of Love was spotlighted by Billboard Magazine.  Their review stated:  The seven debuts include a surprise as Donny Osmond returns to the Hot 100 after more than 10 years with this week’s Hot Shot Debut.

March 25, 1989
Saturday
Donny’s single, Soldier of Love debuted at #73 on Billboard’s Hot 100 chart.

March 31, 1989
Friday
Donny was featured on KSL News which aired on this date.  They spoke about his new album and he performed Sacred Emotion.

April 1, 1989
Saturday
Donny’s single, Soldier of Love rose to #54 on Billboard’s Hot 100 chart.

April 8, 1989
Saturday
Donny’s single, Soldier of Love rose to #42 on Billboard’s Hot 100 chart.

April 15, 1989
Saturday
Donny’s single, Soldier of Love rose to #30 on Billboard’s Hot 100 chart.

April 22, 1989
Saturday
Donny’s single, Soldier of Love rose to #23 on Billboard’s Hot 100 chart.

April 25, 1989
Tuesday
Donny’s album, Donny Osmond was released on Capitol Records in the United States.

April 29, 1989
Saturday
Donny’s single, Soldier of Love rose to #15 on Billboard’s Hot 100 chart.

May 1 –
May 5, 1989
Marie’s son, Stephen was named Student of the Week for his kindergarten class.

May 4, 1989
Thursday
Marie was the featured artist on Church Street Station which aired on this date.

May 6, 1989
Saturday
Donny’s album, Donny Osmond was recommended by Billboard Magazine.  Their review stated:  First single, Soldier of Love has brought Osmond back with a vengeance and there’s enough here on this first U.S. effort in more than a decade to place him firmly in the pop trenches.  Osmond’s style is redolent of George Michael with lush ballads, such as his next single, Sacred Emotion and hook laden up-tempo tunes.  Could this be the comeback of the decade?

May 6, 1989
Saturday
Donny’s single, Soldier of Love rose to #8 on Billboard’s Hot 100 chart.

May 8, 1989
Monday
The dedication of a new Osmond/Children’s Miracle Network Progressive Care Unit at Arkansas Children’s Hospital was on this date.  Eight members of the Osmond family were present for the dedication.  The unit provided rehabilitation care for children who had suffered disabilities or handicaps as a result of catastrophic illness or injury.

May 13, 1989
Saturday
Donny’s album, Donny Osmond made its debut at #134 on the Billboard 200 Record charts.

Donny’s single, Soldier of Love rose to #5 on Billboard’s Hot 100 chart.


May 18, 1989
Thursday
Donny was a guest on the Arsenio Hall Show which aired on this date.  He sang Soldier of Love.

May 20, 1989
Saturday
Donny’s album, Donny Osmond rose to #68 on the Billboard 200 Record charts.

Donny’s single, Soldier of Love rose to #4 on Billboard’s Hot 100 chart.

Donny’s single, Soldier of Love rose debuted at #29 on Billboard’s Adult Contemporary chart.


May 26, 1989
Friday
Donny was interviewed by Good Morning America which aired on this date.

May 26, 1989
Friday
Donny was interviewed by PM Magazine which aired on this date.

May 27, 1989
Saturday
Donny’s album, Donny Osmond rose to #52 on the Billboard 200 Record charts.

Donny’s single, Soldier of Love remained at #4 on Billboard’s Hot 100 chart.

Donny’s single, Soldier of Love rose to #27 on Billboard’s Adult Contemporary chart.


May 30 –
May 31, 1989
Marie was a guest on Weekday which aired on these dates.

June 1, 1989
Thursday
Donny was interviewed by Entertainment Tonight which aired on this date.

June 2, 1989
Friday
Marie was a guest on the Pat Sajak Show which aired on this date.  She was promoting the Children’s Miracle Network.

June 3, 1989
Saturday
Donny was interviewed by Showbiz Today which aired on this date.

June 3, 1989
Saturday
Donny’s album, Donny Osmond rose to #60 on the Billboard 200 Record charts.

Donny’s single, Soldier of Love rose to #2 on Billboard’s Hot 100 chart.

Donny’s single, Soldier of Love rose to #25 on Billboard’s Adult Contemporary chart.


June 3 –
June 4, 1989
The 1989 Children’s Miracle Network Telethon was aired.  Marie was in Disneyland and anchored from Disney World in Florida.  The telethon raised $77,308,939.  Marie, Donny, Osmond Boys, and Alan performed during the telethon.

June 4, 1989
Sunday
Donny was interviewed on Entertainment This Week which aired on this date.

June 6, 1989
Tuesday
Alan was interviewed on Eyewitness News At Midday on this date. 

June 10, 1989
Saturday
Marie was a guest on Hee Haw which re-aired from 1987 on this date.

June 10, 1989
Saturday
Donny’s album, Donny Osmond rose to #54 on the Billboard 200 Record charts.

Donny’s single, Soldier of Love fell to #8 on Billboard’s Hot 100 chart.

Donny’s single, Soldier of Love rose to #23 on Billboard’s Adult Contemporary chart.


June 11, 1989
Sunday
Donny was interviewed by Entertainment This Week which aired on this date.

June 13, 1989
Tuesday
The Osmond Brothers performed at the DeJong Concert Hall at Brigham Young University.  This was a private concert for the Word Perfect Corporation.

June 17, 1989
Saturday
Donny’s video for Sacred Emotion was previewed on Night Tracks which aired on this date.

June 17, 1989
Saturday
Donny’s album, Donny Osmond remained at #54 on the Billboard 200 Record charts.

Donny’s single, Soldier of Love fell to #19 on Billboard’s Hot 100 chart.

Donny’s single, Soldier of Love rose to #21 on Billboard’s Adult Contemporary chart.

Donny’s single, Sacred Emotion made its debut at #70 on Billboards Hot 100 chart.


June 20, 1989
Tuesday
Jimmy was interviewed by KBYU – Utah News Tonight which aired on this date.

June 24, 1989
Saturday
Donny’s single, Sacred Emotion was a pick by Billboard Magazine.  Their review stated:  Osmond has earned one of the comebacks of the decade with Soldier of Love and this latest pop nugget is showing early signs of keeping him hot.

June 24, 1989
Saturday
Donny’s album, Donny Osmond remained at #54 on the Billboard 200 Record charts.

Donny’s single, Soldier of Love fell to #37 on Billboard’s Hot 100 chart.

Donny’s single, Soldier of Love rose to #20 on Billboard’s Adult Contemporary chart.

Donny’s single, Sacred Emotion rose to #58 on Billboards Hot 100 chart.


June 30, 1989
Friday
The Osmond Brothers and the Osmond Boys performed in Idaho at the Ravsten Stadium for Melaleuca.  This was a private concert.

July 1989
Alan Osmond presented Circus of the Sky for Provo’s Stadium of Fire.  The show featured an elephant act, the Winn Family Troupe, and Eugene Nock, Willard Scott, Keshia Knight-Pulliam, The Jets, and the Osmond Boys.  The show also featured a mushroom like cloud as one million fireworks were lit at one time and heat waves rushed through the audience.

July 1989
The Osmond Boys performed in Canada for packed houses in Calgary at the Stampede and in Edmonton for Klondike Days.

July 1989
Marie appeared on the cover of Redbook Magazine.

July 1, 1989
Saturday
Donny’s album, Donny Osmond fell to #66 on the Billboard 200 Record charts.

Donny’s single, Soldier of Love fell to #55 on Billboard’s Hot 100 chart.

Donny’s single, Soldier of Love fell to #22 on Billboard’s Adult Contemporary chart.

Donny’s single, Sacred Emotion rose to #48 on Billboard’s Hot 100 chart.


July 4, 1989
Tuesday
Marie was the featured artist on New Country which aired on this date.

July 5, 1989
Wednesday
The Donny Osmond International Network Get Together was held on this date in Orlando, Florida.  Donny and Debbie attended the get together.

July 6, 1989
Thursday
Entertainment Tonight aired the interviews by the Osmond Family, the Osmond Boys, and Olive.

July 8, 1989
Saturday
Donny’s album, Donny Osmond fell to #78 on the Billboard 200 Record charts.

Donny’s single, Soldier of Love fell to #74 on Billboard’s Hot 100 chart.

After eight weeks, Donny’s single, Soldier of Love fell to #27 on Billboard’s Adult Contemporary chart. This was its last position on the chart.  It reached its peak position at #20 on June 24, 1989.

Donny’s single, Sacred Emotion rose to #43 on Billboard’s Hot 100 chart.


July 13, 1989
Thursday
The Osmond Family were interviewed by Entertainment Tonight which aired on this date.

July 15, 1989
Saturday
Donny’s album, Donny Osmond was at #77 on the Billboard 200 Record charts.

Donny’s single, Soldier of Love fell to #76 on Billboard’s Hot 100 chart.

Donny’s single, Sacred Emotion rose to #39 on Billboard’s Hot 100 chart.


July 22, 1989
Saturday
Donny’s album, Donny Osmond fell to #91 on the Billboard 200 Record charts.

After 18 weeks, Donny’s single, Soldier of Love fell to #95 on Billboard’s Hot 100 chart.  This was its last appearance on the chart.  It reached its highest position at #2 on June 3, 1989.

Donny’s single, Sacred Emotion rose to #31 on Billboard’s Hot 100 chart.


July 24, 1989
Monday
Donny was a guest on The Tonight Show which aired on this date.  Jay Leno was the guest host.

July 29, 1989
Saturday
Donny’s album, Donny Osmond was at #87 on the Billboard 200 Record charts.

Donny’s single, Sacred Emotion rose to #29 on Billboard’s Hot 100 chart.

Donny’s single, Sacred Emotion debuted at #23 on Billboard’s Adult Contemporary Chart.


July 30, 1989
Sunday
Donny was a guest on the Gary Shandling Show which aired on this date.  This show was a repeat from 1985.

August 4, 1989
Friday
Steppin Stone CD
Marie Osmond's Steppin' Stone was released on CD on this date.

August 5, 1989
Saturday
Marie’s single, Steppin’ Stone was recommended by Billboard Magazine.  Their review stated:  Osmond’s vocal is out of character.  It is almost bluesy, almost soulful, almost country, but not quite solid.  Though instrumentation is clear and well-paced, all elements considered, the outcome is weak.

August 5, 1989
Saturday
Donny’s album, Donny Osmond was at #93 on the Billboard 200 Record charts.

Donny’s single, Sacred Emotion rose to #22 on Billboard’s Hot 100 chart.

Donny’s single, Sacred Emotion rose to #12 on Billboard’s Adult Contemporary Chart.


August 12, 1989
Saturday
Donny’s album, Donny Osmond was at #96 on the Billboard 200 Record charts.

Donny’s single, Sacred Emotion rose to #20 on Billboard’s Hot 100 chart.

Donny’s single, Sacred Emotion rose to #7 on Billboard’s Adult Contemporary Chart.


August 16, 1989
Saturday
Tom and Carolyn were married in the Manti Temple on this date.

August 19, 1989
Saturday
Rachael Lauren was born to Marie and Brian.  She was 8lbs and 9 oz and was 20” long.

August 26, 1989
Saturday
Marie’s single, Slowly But Surely was recommended by Billboard Magazine.  In their review they stated:  Osmond slows things down and exerts much vocal sincerity.  Therapuetic to the ear, this tale boasts easy-flowing production.

August 26, 1989
Saturday
Donny’s album, Donny Osmond was at #102 on the Billboard 200 Record charts.

Donny’s single, Sacred Emotion rose to #14 on Billboard’s Hot 100 chart.

Donny’s single, Sacred Emotion rose to #5 on Billboard’s Adult Contemporary Chart.


September 2, 1989
Saturday
Donny’s album, Donny Osmond was at #105 on the Billboard 200 Record charts.

Donny’s single, Sacred Emotion fell to #16 on Billboard’s Hot 100 chart.

Donny’s single, Sacred Emotion rose to #4 on Billboard’s Adult Contemporary Chart.

Marie’s single, Steppin’ Stone debuted at #74 on Billboard’s Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart.


September 9, 1989
Saturday
Donny’s album, Donny Osmond was at #99 on the Billboard 200 Record charts.

Donny’s single, Sacred Emotion fell to #28 on Billboard’s Hot 100 chart.

Donny’s single, Sacred Emotion fell to #6 on Billboard’s Adult Contemporary Chart.

Marie’s single, Steppin’ Stone rose to #70 on Billboard’s Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart.  After two weeks, this was its last appearance on the chart.


September 16, 1989
Saturday
Donny’s album, Donny Osmond was at #108 on the Billboard 200 Record charts.

Donny’s single, Sacred Emotion fell to #44 on Billboard’s Hot 100 chart.

Donny’s single, Sacred Emotion fell to #10 on Billboard’s Adult Contemporary Chart.


September 23, 1989
Saturday
Donny’s album, Donny Osmond was at #121 on the Billboard 200 Record charts.

Donny’s single, Sacred Emotion fell to #69 on Billboard’s Hot 100 chart.

Donny’s single, Sacred Emotion fell to #11 on Billboard’s Adult Contemporary Chart.


September 30, 1989
Saturday
Donny’s album, Donny Osmond was at #139 on the Billboard 200 Record charts.

After 16 weeks, Donny’s single, Sacred Emotion fell to #87 on Billboard’s Hot 100 chart.  This was its last appearance on the chart.  It reached its highest position at #13 on August 26, 1989.

Donny’s single, Sacred Emotion fell to #14 on Billboard’s Adult Contemporary Chart.

Donny’s single, Hold On debuted at #89 on Billboard’s Hot 100 chart.


October 7, 1989
Saturday
Donny’s album, Donny Osmond was at #183 on the Billboard 200 Record charts.

Donny’s single, Sacred Emotion fell to #17 on Billboard’s Adult Contemporary Chart.

Donny’s single, Hold On rose to #80 on Billboard’s Hot 100 chart.


October 10, 1989
Tuesday
Marie was interviewed on Crook & Chase which was aired on this date.

October 10, 1989
Tuesday
Marie was a guest on Nashville Now which aired on this date. She sang Slowly But Surely.

October 11, 1989
Wednesday
Marie was a guest on Crook & Chase which aired on this date.

October 13, 1989
Friday
Marie’s 30th birthday was covered by KUTV News which aired on this date.

October 13, 1989
Friday
Marie’s 30th birthday was covered by KSL News which aired on this date.

October 14, 1989
Saturday
Donny was interviewed on The Reporters which aired on this date.

October 14, 1989
Saturday
Donny’s album, Donny Osmond was at #200 on the Billboard 200 Record charts. After 23 weeks, this was its last appearance on the chart.  The album reached its highest position at #54 on June 2, 1989.

Donny’s single, Sacred Emotion fell to #20 on Billboard’s Adult Contemporary Chart.

Donny’s single, Hold On rose to #76 on Billboard’s Hot 100 chart.


October 21, 1989
Saturday
After 13 weeks, Donny’s single, Sacred Emotion was at #20 on Billboard’s Adult Contemporary Chart. This was its last appearance on the chart.  It reached its highest position at #4 on September 2, 1989.

Donny’s single, Hold On remained at #76 on Billboard’s Hot 100 chart.


October 23, 1989
Monday
Merrill’s special, What I Like was featured on Prime Time Access which aired on this date.

October 28, 1989
Saturday
Donny’s single, Hold On rose to #73 on Billboard’s Hot 100 chart.

November 4, 1989
Saturday
Donny’s single, Hold On fell to #81 on Billboard’s Hot 100 chart.

November 5, 1989
Sunday
Donny performed in Boise, Idaho.

November 11, 1989
Saturday
After 7 weeks on the chart, Donny’s single Hold On fell to #92 on Billboard’s Hot 100 chart.  This was its last appearance on the chart.  It reached its highest position at #73 on October 28, 1989.

November 15, 1989
Wednesday
Donny was a guest on Club MTV which aired on this date.  He sang Hold On and Faces In The Mirror.

November 16, 1989
Thursday
Donny performed in Danville, Illinois.

November 18, 1989
Saturday
Marie’s album, Steppin’ Stone made its debut at #70 on Billboard’s Top Country Albums Chart.

Donny’s single, Hold On debuted at #40 on Billboard’s Hot Dance Music/Club Play chart.


November 22, 1989
Wednesday
Andy Williams was a guest the Pat Sajak Show which aired on this date.  He discussed the Osmonds’ appearances on his show and Donny’s comeback.

November 22, 1989
Wednesday
Marie was the featured artist on Church Street Station which aired on this date.

November 25, 1989
Saturday
Marie’s album, Steppin’ Stone remained at #70 on Billboard’s Top Country Albums Chart.

Donny’s single, Hold On rose to #37 on Billboard’s Hot Dance Music/Club Play chart.


December 1, 1989
Friday
Donny was a guest on Movie Time Interview which aired on this date.  He performs I’ll Be Good To You and Sacred Emotion.

December 2, 1989
Saturday
Marie’s album, Steppin’ Stone rose to #68 on Billboard’s Top Country Albums Chart.

Donny’s single, Hold On rose to #36 on Billboard’s Hot Dance Music/Club Play chart.

Marie’s single, Slowly But Surely debuted at #75 on Billboard’s Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart.  This was its highest position and the last time on the chart.


December 9, 1989
Saturday
Marie’s album, Steppin’ Stone fell to #70 on Billboard’s Top Country Albums Chart.

Donny’s single, Hold On fell to #47 on Billboard’s Hot Dance Music/Club Play chart.  After four weeks, this was its last position on the chart.  It reached its highest position at #36 on December 2, 1989.


December 10, 1989
Sunday
Jimmy’s movie, It Nearly Wasn’t Christmas was aired on television on this date.  Wayne was featured in the move.  Jimmy was the executive producer of the movie.

December 13, 1989
Wednesday
Donny performed at Symphony hall in Salt Lake City, Utah.

December 13, 1989
Wednesday
Donny was interviewed on KSL News which aired on this date.

December 16, 1989
Saturday
Marie’s album, Steppin’ Stone fell to #74 on Billboard’s Top Country Albums Chart.

December 23, 1989
Saturday
After six weeks, Marie’s album, Steppin’ Stone rose to #69 on Billboard’s Hot Country Albums Chart.  This was its last appearance on the chart.  It reached its highest position at #68 on December 2, 1989.

December 31, 1989
Sunday
Donny was interviewed by Entertainment Tonight which aired on this date.
   
   
   
   
   
 

 

   

 


 

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