Since coming out as gay, TJ Osborne has been in a relationship with Abi Ventura. He is the first Queer country artist signed to a major label.
Thomas “TJ” Osborne is an American country music singer and songwriter. He is one half of the duo Brothers Osborne, along with his brother John. The brothers have released two studio albums, “Pawn Shop” and “Port Saint Joe“.
They have also charted eight singles on the Billboard Hot Country Songs and Country Airplay charts, including the No. 1 single “Stay a Little Longer“.
Thomas “TJ” Osborne was born on December 2, 1985, in Deale, Maryland. He began playing guitar at the age of 14 and soon began writing his own songs.
TJ and John formed Brothers Osborne in 2013 and released their debut album, Pawn Shop, in 2016. The album includes the singles “It Ain’t My Fault“, “21 Summer“, and “Stay a Little Longer“, which all reached the Top 10 on the Country Airplay chart.
In 2018, the Brothers Osborne won the Grammy Award for Best Country Duo/Group Performance for their song “It Ain’t My Fault“.
Who Is T.J Osborne’s Boyfriend Abi Ventura?
Abi Ventura is a graduate of Maplewood Comp High School and the Tennessee College of Applied Technology, where he studied administrative office technology. The couple’s first public photo was a mirror selfie posted on Osborne’s Instagram account.
As the first openly gay country artist signed to a major country label, Osborne has been an important figure in the LGBTQ community. His relationship with Ventura helps to break down barriers and shows that love has no boundaries.
Though Osborne previously hinted at his relationship with fellow musician John Rich in a number of interviews.
In 2018, Osborne told the country music website Taste of Country that he and Rich had been friends for years and that their relationship was “more than business.” He also said that he was aware of the speculation surrounding his sexuality but did not feel the need to address it publicly.
In 2019, Osborne further opened up about his relationship with Rich in an interview with Billboard, saying that they were “Madly in love.” Osborne’s unwillingness to publicly label his sexuality before has led some to speculate that he wasn’t ready to come out before Abi Ventura.
It has been a year since T.J Osborne publicly came out as gay, making history as the first queer artist signed to a major country label.
In his interview with Sam Lansky for TIME magazine, the country singer discussed his experiences, reservations, and how it was important for him to be true to what he believes and is comfortable in.
Last November at the 55th annual CMA Awards, T.J celebrated the Brothers Osborne’s fourth win as Vocal Duo Of The Year with an offstage celebratory kiss with his date and boyfriend, Abi Ventura.
T.J’s public coming-out was an important moment for queer visibility in the country music industry, and his continued success as an artist is a testament to his talent and authenticity.
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