T.J. Osborne Opens Up at 2021 CMAs | Billboard

came out as gay earlier this year in a Time interview, making him one of the few openly gay country artists to be signed to a major label .

“Being up here on this stage, there were so many things that were so many hurdles for me.

Prior to Brothers Osborne accepting the 2021 CMA award for vocal duo of the year, the 36-year-old artist kissed his boyfriend, Abi Ventura, whom reps confirmed has been dating T.J.

“I realize that it is a big part of who I am: The way I think, the way I act, the way I perform.

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