Introduction:
Donny & Chris Osmond Save Draper Days
The crowd at Draper Days didn’t know it at the time, but they were about to witness a once-in-a-lifetime performance. Country star Collin Raye had been scheduled to headline the Saturday night concert — until a sudden COVID-19 diagnosis forced him to cancel just two days before the show.
With the clock ticking, the festival organizers turned to a familiar Utah name: Chris Osmond, who had been booked as the warm-up act. Suddenly, the spotlight was his — and thanks to a little help from his famous father, Donny Osmond, the night was saved.
The performance wasn’t without its challenges. Extreme heat, failing monitors, and equipment glitches tested Chris and the crew at every turn. But Donny’s decades of stage wisdom steadied the moment. “Having my dad there was kind of a saving grace,” Chris admitted. “Anything that could have gone wrong went wrong, but it was the perfect training — like a college crash course in performing.”
Together, father and son delivered an electrifying set, blending Donny’s timeless classics like Puppy Love with fresh cuts from his latest album, while Chris stretched his own set into a full-blown headliner showcase. The Draper audience roared with approval, proving that even in chaos, the Osmonds know how to rise to the occasion.
And the story doesn’t end there — Chris is set to release a brand-new single, debuting Monday, marking the next step in his musical journey. For Draper, though, the memory of that magical night — when Donny and Chris turned a near-disaster into a triumph — will linger long after the final notes faded.
Video:
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