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Longtime Las Vegas headliner Donny Osmond talks career, inspiration and anxiety

Donny Osmond at Nevada Public Radio in October 2024.
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Donny Osmond at Nevada Public Radio in October 2024.

Donny Osmond grew up on stage as a singer, an actor, and really an all-round performer. Now, he's a longtime Las Vegas headliner, with more to come.

His 1970s variety show with sister Marie — which was a little bit rock and roll — ran for three years and sealed his status as an American icon. But he's entertained much longer.

Donny Osmond at Nevada Public Radio in October 2024.
Kristen DeSilva
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KNPR
Donny Osmond at Nevada Public Radio in October 2024.

In Las Vegas, the "Puppy Love" singer had a show for 11 years with his sister. Two years after that, he began his solo show, and after three years, Osmond has now been extended through June of 2025.

At 66, the entertainer has been in the public eye for decades, a testament to his talent and adoration by fans, as you'll hear in this conversation with managing editor, Heidi Kaiser, reflecting on his career in music TV, broadway, and even as a race car driver, he still sometimes deals with anxiety.


Guest: Donny Osmond, singer

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Desert Companion welcomed Heidi Kyser as staff writer in January 2014. In 2024, Heidi was promoted to managing editor, charged with overseeing the Desert Companion and State of Nevada newsrooms.