“I was like, ‘I hope this doesn’t make anyone uncomfortable,
but this is how I feel.’  I love this person, and I want to be open in
every way…and hopefully show people that they also don’t
need to hide or alter themselves in any way.”  
– T.J. Osborne discusses his trepidation at bringing beau Abi with him to the CMA Awards. 
He says he felt “so accepted and loved by my peers”…so much so that he was comfortable
enough to kiss Abi on the lips when he and his brother won Vocal Duo of the Year.