Brothers Osborne say fourth album marks a “recent begin” of their nation music journey: “We have shared a lot”

Brothers Osborne, a Grammy-winning nation duo, launched their fourth album, self-titled “Brothers Osborne,” final month. The siblings, John and TJ Osborne, have ventured into new musical territory with the steering of famend producer Mike Elizondo, whose early roots had been in hip-hop.

“It appears like a recent begin in a whole lot of methods for us. I imply we have shared a lot of ourselves publicly prior to now few years,” TJ Osborne mentioned.

In 2021, TJ Osborne got here out as homosexual, changing into the primary overtly homosexual artist signed to a significant nation music label. Concurrently, John Osborne revealed his wrestle with extreme anxiousness, almost pushing him to give up music. 

The duo has been singing collectively since childhood in Maryland. Regardless of their shut bond, they’ve confronted their share of disagreements, prompting them to endure remedy after the brothers discovered it tough to even be in the identical room collectively. That call in the end saved their relationship as brothers and as musicians.

“We actually made that call as a result of it had gotten so unhealthy and we knew this is not wholesome,” mentioned TJ Osborne.

“And it was like, on the very least, if we stick with this, the band’s over, that is the least of an issue,” John Osborne mentioned. “The most important downside is he is my brother and I like him and he is my finest good friend and that, you already know, we’re very shut. That is the most important downside, like we might lose one another as brothers.”

Within the studio, Elizondo, who has labored with a variety of artists from Eminem to the Jonas Brothers, inspired the brothers to interrupt boundaries. TJ Osborne, recognized for his acoustic guitar and vocals, ventured into the electrical guitar world alongside his brother. 

Their newest album is a testomony to their musical evolution, mentioned Elizondo.

“Above all me simply being a music nerd, I simply knew they’re badass musicians,” Elizondo mentioned.

Of their private lives, TJOsborne has discovered love along with his accomplice, Abi Ventura, whereas John and his spouse, singer and songwriter Lucie Silvas, lately welcomed twins, Arthur and Maybelle. Music runs within the household, as even the youngest members are being ready for the household enterprise.

“When she [Lucie] sings they simply smile. And once I sing, they’re like, ‘Ha, ha, ha!'” John Osborne mentioned.

Brothers Osborne will likely be kicking off a self-titled tour to advertise their album this week in New York. 

Anthony Mason

Anthony Mason is senior tradition and senior nationwide correspondent for CBS Information. He has been a frequent contributor to “CBS Sunday Morning,” and is the previous co-host for “CBS This Morning: Saturday” and “CBS This Morning.”