October 2025

NO ONE REALIZED IT WAS THEIR FINAL SONG TOGETHER – On October 14, 2019, the original Osmond Brothers—Alan, Wayne, Merrill, and Jay—took the stage on The Talk for Marie Osmond’s 60th birthday. Their performance of “The Last Chapter” became a heartfelt farewell, marking their last-ever public reunion. As emotions filled the room, Marie’s voice trembled with love and gratitude: “I wanna say that I am so honored to be your sister. I love you guys. You’ve worked so hard. Enjoy your retirement.” It was more than just a performance—it was a tender goodbye, closing a remarkable family legacy with grace, unity, and love.

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A song can change in a heartbeat. When Willie Nelson first covered “Don’t Let the Old Man In,” it felt like a wise reflection from a long life. But after Toby Keith’s final, heartbreaking performance and his passing just months later, Nelson’s version became an elegy—a quiet, powerful tribute from one icon to another. It’s no longer just a song about aging; it’s a memorial carrying the weight of two legacies, a final nod to a friend who was truly “one of us…”

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