Brothers Osborne bring message of inclusivity to CMA stage

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “The fact that we get to play a song that is so meaningful, particularly to myself, at a country music award show, it’s one of those things that just kind of transcends the awards itself, money itself, fame,” said T.J. Osborne. “So there was an element to recording ‘Skeletons’ that it felt like it was the end of times, you know,” said John Osborne. “It kind of gave the message that maybe people that are gay or LGBTQ really, truly still aren’t that accepted in this state,” T.J. Osborne said. “And while that may be true in certain areas of our state, I don’t feel like it is in Nashville, and I think it is a very accepting city here.” After the resolution was blocked, Brothers Osborne released their music video for “Younger Me” using the steps of the state capitol building as the backdrop.