Marie Osmond
Speaking of Marie Osmond. While she was already a member of the family group, Marie began releasing her own solo singles, and finally her 1973 single “Paper Roses” put her on the map. Since then, her success has only multiplied, not only is she a singer, she’s a successful actress, author, and is also a massive a philanthropist.
Mel McDaniel
Mel McDaniel found himself center stage when his first single “Have a Dream on Me” was released. Although, his career really skyrocketed in 1981 with “Louisiana Saturday Night” and “Baby’s Got Her Blue Jeans On.” McDaniel was inducted into the Grand Ole Opry and the Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame. Tragically he passed away from lung cancer in 2013.