Donny and Merrill Osmond Sing Together for the First Time in Years

Lauren Novak October 20, 12:12 pm

Donny Osmond, Marie Osmond and Merrill Osmond smile as they are introduced at a meet and greet with fans at the Orleans Hotel & Casino August 13, 2007 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The members of the Osmond family have reunited to film a television special for PBS called, — Ethan Miller/Getty Images

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Donny and Merrill Osmond reunited on stage in Las Vegas to perform their 1971 hit “Double Lovin’,” marking their first duet in years and a rare appearance since Merrill retired in early 2023.
The brothers shared playful banter and heartfelt reflections on their family’s musical legacy, with Merrill praising Donny’s performances and recalling the influence of their parents.
The special reunion was documented by Merrill on social media, highlighting the sentimental value of their shared history and Donny’s efforts to preserve family memories for future generations.

Osmonds fans, rejoice! Two of the original family band brothers recently reunited, when Merrill Osmond went to see his brother Donny Osmond‘s Las Vegas show — an occasion which culminated in the two singing the 1971 Osmonds hit “Double Lovin’.”

Merrill officially retired from performing in early 2023, so it was an amazing and unexpected treat for fans to see the two together. Merrill then posted the video of the duet to his Facebook account

Of course, like many siblings, there was a little friendly rivalry on display. Donny jokingly yelled, “That’s my song, you had nothing to do with that song!” when Merrill suggested they sing one of Donny’s hits together.

Merrill then said a few words, about how he has seen the show a few times but admitted that “it gets better every time,” praising his brother for his work ethic and performances.

The Osmond Brothers (clockwise from lower left): Jimmy Osmond, Merrill Osmond, Jay Osmond, Wayne Osmond, Alan Osmond, Donny Osmond, 1973

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Merrill wrote on Facebook, alongside a few videos of the experience during the show and backstage, “I went to see my brother Donny’s show last night, and sitting there watching him perform brought back so many memories of where it all began. I couldn’t help but think about our parents — how they set the tone, created the foundation, and showed us what true love really means. They taught us unity, oneness, and what it means to live a Christlike life. Their influence is in everything we do, even after all these years.”

Backstage, they joked around and then spoke about how much it means to them to have their childhood and life available to rewatch on videos. Donny has been meticulous about keeping everything and digitizing old shows to save for future generations.

It truly appeared to be a special night, one that Merrill almost missed because he was going to go to the movies instead! If you’re interested in attending Donny’s show, you can purchase tickets online. You never know who might show up during the show.