Country star TJ Osborne, part of the country duo Brothers Osborne, announced via TIME that he is gay, a move that received a large wave of support from Nashville and country music community.
Overcome with joy. He’s one of my best friends and one of the bravest people I know. Love you, TJ. Celebrating you… https://t.co/9QeTJcSEmL— K A C E Y (@K A C E Y) 1612373927
One of the first people to celebrate TJ's announcement was fellow country star and friend Kacey Musgraves, who told TIME,
"Others will now feel invited to the country music party for the first time. Country music deserves a future even more honest than its past."
Love you, TJ OSBORNE! Proud to know you and thankful for your story! https://t.co/3Fd4666Hrp— Ryan Hurd (@Ryan Hurd) 1612373241
"Never been happier to be a brothers Osborne fan" tweeted fellow country singer Jordan Davis, "I'm happy to call you a friend T.J".
Jon Freeman on Twitter
To this I will add that one of the reasons I loved Brothers Osborne's Port Saint Joe was because, while not explici… https://t.co/6NurtviEvz— Jon Freeman (@Jon Freeman) 1612367344
Jon Freeman, an editor for the popular magazine RS Country, remarked on how the previous work of Brothers Osborne was relatable in that he felt it exuded the loneliness associated with being queer.
The Brothers hopped on Instagram live yesterday to thank everyone for the wave of support after TJ's announcement, saying he "feels more honest with himself now".
Maren Morris on Twitter
We love you so much, Teej. 🙌🏼✨ https://t.co/e1snWo0Wjn— MAREN MORRIS (@MAREN MORRIS) 1612372045
Maren Morris, a longtime friend of the band, who created the track All My Favorite People with Morris, congratulated Osborne as well.
Congratulations TJ Osborne. There is nothing that can compare to living your life openly and authentically, and thi… https://t.co/t5Om7CjKjw— Ty Herndon (@Ty Herndon) 1612371652
Love you TJ! Living in truth is the new living in fear 🧡 https://t.co/WKIpNfcCrF— Brooke Eden (@Brooke Eden) 1612373606
Some very good news on such a grim day. EVERY human story should be represented in country music. Thank you TJ for… https://t.co/KpYqopJbqn— Cassadee Pope (@Cassadee Pope) 1612368790
Coming out takes a great deal of personal courage and acceptance, especially to the entire world. Congratulations on being who you are, TJ.
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