honored Ben Shapiro who doesn't even live here. 'We've lived in this state for over half of our lives,' they said. The resolution (SJR 609) recognizes Osborne, who came out in February, as the 'first and currently only openly gay artist signed to a major country music label' and describes him as 'a trailblazer and a symbol of hope for those country music artists and fans alike who may have felt ostracized from a genre they hold dear.' After its unanimous passing in the Senate, Representative Jeremy Faison, chair of the House Republican Caucus, blocked the measure, saying that it 'wasn't heard in committee.' According to the Tennessee Holler, the resolution was sent to a committee 'that has closed for the year.' The Brothers Osborne – TJ and brother John – tweeted at Faison, suggesting they would like to meet him in person.
A measure honoring country music star TJ Osborne for coming out as gay was blocked by Republicans in the Tennessee House of Representatives.
