"Black Bear" offers what fans have waited decades to read: the authentic Merrill Osmond, unfiltered and unforgettable.

For the first time, Merrill Osmond, the distinctive lead voice of The Osmonds' biggest hits including "One Bad Apple," "Crazy Horses," and "Love Me For A Reason", shares his complete life story. This intimate memoir takes listeners from Utah to the world's largest stages, revealing what really happened behind the scenes of one of music's most successful families.

What's Inside:

• Exclusive encounters with Elvis, performing for royalty, and untold stories from six decades in entertainment

• The real story behind multiple platinum and gold records and the pressures of unprecedented fame

• Personal struggles never before disclosed and the faith that sustained him

• Behind-the-scenes revelations from producing the Donny & Marie Show and presidential inaugurations

• A raw, honest account of finding peace after life in show business

ABOUT MERRILL OSMOND

Lead singer of The Osmonds, Merrill has written and produced #1 hit records and earned multiple gold records with his brothers. Beyond music, he served as Executive Producer of the Donny & Marie Show (ABC-TV) and produced inaugural events for Presidents Reagan and Bush. He is patron of The Olive Osmond Hearing Fund, supporting deaf awareness globally.