Republican Lawmaker Blocks Vote to Honor Gay Country Singer TJ Osborne Due to ‘Some Concerns’

Tennessee HollerFaison’s maneuver has been called out by LGBTQ activists as an action of bigotry and spite.“We’ve lived in this state for over half of our lives,” reads a social post. “Jeremy Faison honored Ben Shapiro who doesn’t even live here. Jeremy, let’s have lunch one day. On us. Would really like to know more about you as a person.”“Massively disappointed in TN House Republicans for blocking my friend TJ Osborne for being honored because HE’S GAY!?,” she tweeted.

The Osbornes’ soft touch appeared to work. “I would be honored to break bread with you,” Faison responded. The Bros will keep their word. “We’ll message you directly,” they responded. T.J. says he's received widespread encouragement since making his announcement."I've had an incredible amount of support," he recently told "And there's been some people saying some off-color things to me. But it was a lot, a lot less than I expected."Osborne revealed that he has been out to family and friends for a few years. "I’m very comfortable being gay,” he explained.

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Tennessee Measure Honoring Gay Country Star TJ Osborne Blocked by House RepublicansA measure in Tennessee to honor Osborne Brothers singer TJ Osborne, who recently came out as gay, has been blocked by Republicans in the state’s House of Representatives, after it had unanimo… Shameful behavior by Republicans. The TN GQP controlled leg is an daily embarrassment. Their slate of hate this session is off the charts. So many anti-LGBTQ bills just move right on. TJ gets shut out, but Ben Shiparo, Candace Owen, and Tomi get honored. There is just so much Dolly can do to redeem this state. Not surprised. 😕
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