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T.J. said Ventura, whom he called a \"cutie,\" was nervous about their public appearance as a couple as well: \"He was probably more nervous than anybody and he probably felt incredibly uncomfortable.\"
Still, the singer said he was excited to attend country music's biggest night on the arm of someone he loves, and he was excited to share this part of his life with his fans.
\"I love this person, and I want to be open in every way,\" T.J. gushed. \"Hopefully [it can] show people that they also don't need to hide or alter themselves in any way.\"
Brothers Osborne also performed their song, \"Younger Me,\" at the show. Onstage, T.J. spoke about watching the CMA Awards when he was growing up and how he thought he could never be a part of the show because he was gay.
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