Brothers Osborne Triumph with Sixth CMA ‘Best Vocal Duo’ Win Amid Show of LGBTQ+ Solidarity

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T.J. Osborne and boyfriend Abi Ventura shined on the CMA red carpet just before the Brothers Osborne secured another historic win.

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Christopher Wiggins is The Advocate’s senior national reporter in Washington, D.C., covering the intersection of public policy and politics with LGBTQ+ lives, including The White House, U.S. Congress, Supreme Court, and federal agencies. He has written multiple cover story profiles for The Advocate’s print magazine, profiling figures like Delaware Congresswoman Sarah McBride, longtime LGBTQ+ ally Vice President Kamala Harris, and ABC Good Morning America Weekend anchor Gio Benitez. Wiggins is committed to amplifying untold stories, especially as the second Trump administration’s policies impact LGBTQ+ (and particularly transgender) rights, and can be reached at christopher.wiggins@equalpride.com or on BlueSky at cwnewser.bsky.social; whistleblowers can securely contact him on Signal at cwdc.98.

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At Nashville’s celebrated Bridgestone Arena on Wednesday, the Brothers Osborne etched their names once more into Country Music Association Awards history by clinching their sixth Best Vocal Duo award.

The professional triumph coincided with a personal one, as T.J. Osborne, alongside his boyfriend, Abi Ventura, and John Osborne, with his wife, Lucie Silvas, brought grace and style to the red carpet.

Their coordinated attire was spotlighted by Parade, which described T.J. Osborne’s all-black ensemble, accented with a sparkling bedazzled jacket, and Ventura’s contemporary mix of a brown suede jacket over a light blue shirt, casually unbuttoned. John Osborne and Silvas completed the picture, exuding the same sense of unity and style.

Billboard’s post-award interview captured T.J. Osborne’s reflective appreciation for their accolades, especially their first CMA win.

“I think our favorite will always be our first,” he said, comparing the unexpectedness to being “in a car accident.”

John Osborne conveyed the depth of meaning behind the award, affirming, “It genuinely means the world.”

Looking forward, T.J. Osborne shared plans for the coming year, including a break and more music.

“We’re going to make an announcement soon about a tour starting next year,” he disclosed.