Brothers Osborne’s John: ‘The Most Eye-Opening Thing’ About Parenthood
Brothers Osborne’s John Osborne’s life has changed in many ways since he became a father of twins last March (2023). John told us in a recent interview that he feels…
Brothers Osborne's John Osborne's life has changed in many ways since he became a father of twins last March (2023). John told us in a recent interview that he feels a calmness when he's with his children.
He told us, "When I'm with those kids, I have no anxiety. They teach me every day about being present and being just the simple things in life, you know? When I look at them, and I see them smile, I don't think about how much the bus is going to cost this year, and this budget and where's our song on the radio and what's happening. I don't care. I'm like, this is the most amazing thing ever. So, it is honestly the greatest thing that's ever happened to me. Period."
The proud papa feels very protective over the time spent with son Arthur and daughter Maybelle. He said, "I will say having kids, it makes me a little less patient with other people now than I used to be, because like I feel protective, like every decision now is going to affect them. Having kids is the most eye-opening thing in the world because you realize that you've been working for yourself for so long, for your own good. Now, everything I think of is how to provide better for them. How do I make sure their lives are great? It completely flips. Your brain goes that way. You're a provider now."
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The brothers released their self-titled fourth studio album earlier this month, and several songs have risen to the top, like the duet with Miranda Lambert, "We Ain't Good At Breaking Up."
The song was written by the brothers, along with Jesse Frasure and Miranda. TJ told us about the day they wrote the song. "Miranda came in, and she was so fun to write with. It can be a little challenging to write with artists sometimes; you end up trying to write for each other and end up with a song typically for neither of you."
TJ noted that this was not one of those times. He said, "In this instance, we knew we were writing for this project. We went in and definitely focused on this. Miranda was all for that. She took off her artist cap and put on her cap, and we were just really, really impressed with not only her writing ability but just the ease in how great she collaborates."
Brothers Osborne were just nominated for their tenth Grammy Award this week (11/15) in the Best Country Duo/Group category for "Midnight Rider's Prayer." At the 2022 Grammys, they became first-time winners for their performance of "Younger Me" in the Best Country Duo/Group category.
The brother duo from Maryland are also six-time ACM Awards winners and five-time CMA Award winners. The guys put on a rockin' and fun show with their music that is, at times, compared to that of country icon Charlie Daniels.
As TJ celebrates his 38th birthday today (11/18), we celebrate him and his brother John by counting down what we believe are the duo's best radio singles to date.
7. "I Don't Remember Me (Before You)" - (2018)
UMGA melancholy love song sung sweetly by TJ. The brothers co-wrote the song.
6. "21 Summer" - (2016)
UMGThe song is a nostalgic song recalling a former love in the summertime. John Osborne said, "It's about looking back on a time in your life, regardless of how a previous relationship went. Whatever went wrong seemed to drift away, and you only remember the glow of it, and the beauty of it, and the importance of it."
5. "All Night" - (2020)
UMGThe song's music video features a man depicted sitting at home when he receives a package that features life-sized dancing puppets. This alternates with scenes of the duo performing the song while under a blacklight, as the puppets appear around them with neon skeletons painted on.
4. "I'm Not for Everyone" - (2021)
UMGAnother song the guys co-wrote. In an interview about the truthful song, they said, "That IS our mission statement, 'cause we ARE not for everyone. I think at some point, not only in your career but in your life as a human being, you can't make everyone happy. We've pissed a lot of people off by being ourselves. We just have to accept that no matter we are not for everybody, and you have to be okay with that." The song's video features the late actor Leslie Jordan.
3. "It Ain't My Fault" - (2017)
UMGJohn Osborne told Billboard of the song charted Top 15, "We've all been there where we're drunk and stubborn, and we're not willing to admit it. That's really what the song's about. Even the singer knows that it's his fault."
2. "Shoot Me Straight" - (2018)
UMGT.J. Osborne said that the fun uptempo song was initially conceived as a ballad until John presented a musical riff that the two decided to incorporate. They then finished the song in a beach house in Florida.
1. "Stay a Little Longer" - (2015)
UMGThe duo's biggest radio hit made the the top five in Billboard. The song was nominated for the Grammy Award for Best Country Duo/Group Performance at the 58th Annual Grammy Awards. It was the duo's first of ten Grammy nominations.
