T.J. Osborne is the front man for country group Brothers Osborne, he’s 36 – and he’s gay. He says his family and close group of friends has known for years, but, now it’s time for everyone to know.
He told TIME Magazine “I’m very comfortable being gay, I find myself being guarded for not wanting to talk about something that I personally don’t have a problem with. That feels so strange.”
T.J. Osborne is ready to tell his story: “I want to get to the height of my career being completely who I am,” says the @brothersosborne frontman, who becomes one of the few openly gay artists in country music https://t.co/H22sFeCncp
— TIME (@TIME) February 3, 2021
Country stars have shown T.J. and Brothers Osborne some love today after the announcement
Hoping today is a big step forward for country music. We have always been friends, fans, and supporters of the @brothersosborne and the 4 of us couldn’t be happier that he is telling his story.https://t.co/S6bNdMcQAJ
— Eli Young Band (@EliYoungBand) February 3, 2021
We love you so much, Teej. ✨ https://t.co/e1snWo0Wjn
— MAREN MORRIS (@MarenMorris) February 3, 2021
Overcome with joy. He’s one of my best friends and one of the bravest people I know. Love you, TJ. Celebrating you today. https://t.co/5Wg5NKkObM // @brothersosborne
— K A C E Y (@KaceyMusgraves) February 3, 2021
Love you, TJ OSBORNE! Proud to know you and thankful for your story! https://t.co/3Fd4666Hrp
— Ryan Hurd (@RyanHurd) February 3, 2021
Congratulations TJ Osborne. There is nothing that can compare to living your life openly and authentically, and this will make a difference in the lives of so many. Proud of you, man. https://t.co/10xouT3IPd
— Ty Herndon (@TyHerndoncom) February 3, 2021
With T.J, coming out this makes him the only openly gay country artist signed to a major record label, but, he’s not the only openly gay country star. Chely Wright, Brandi Carlile, Billy Gilman and masked cowboy Orville Peck have also come out in recent years; as did 90’s country star Ty Herndon.
