In his opening monologue while hosting the 2021 CMA Awards on Wednesday (November 10), the 45-year-old country singer took a moment to poke fun at the 37-year-old Green Bay Packers quarterback and the controversy surrounding his stance on the COVID-19 vaccine.
The 36-year-old musician picked up the Vocal Duo of the Year honor with his brother, John.
After their name was announced, TJ turned to boyfriend Abi Ventura and shared a kiss with him. Likewise, John turned to his wife, Lucie, for a kiss as well.
“It’s been a crazy roller coaster of a year for us in so many ways, especially for me emotionally,” TJ said after accepting the honor. “And to have you all support me, it really does feel like love wins tonight. Thank you.”
TJ publicly came out as gay earlier this year, and after he did, it made him the first openly gay performer signed to a major country record label.
“I was asked ‘why do you have to do this?’ and I wish I didn’t have to,” he explained in an interview about why he chose to come out this year. “I kind of told myself for a long time ‘if everything is equal here and it’s not that big of a deal then why do I have to come out?’ And unfortunately it just isn’t that way.”
The guys of country music are stepping out for the 2021 CMA Awards!
Thomas Rhett, Kane Brown, and Luke Combs all hit the red carpet while arriving at the 2021 Country Music Association Awards held at the Bridgestone Arena on Wednesday night (November 10) in Nashville, Tenn.
Joining Thomas on the red carpet was his mom Paige while Luke had the support of his wife Nicole Hocking.
The 45-year-old country singer stepped out for the 2021 Country Music Association Awards held at the Bridgestone Arena on Wednesday night (November 10) in Nashville, Tenn.
Katy Perry turns heads on the red carpet in a sleek mocha dress at the 2021 Country Music Association Awards held at the Bridgestone Arena on Wednesday night (November 10) in Nashville, Tenn.
The 37-year-old singer met up with Jennifer Hudson on the red carpet, who wore an equally stunning red pantsuit and skirt for the ceremony.
Later tonight, Jennifer will be hitting the stage for a special performance.
Katy joined her American Idol co-judges, Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan (the host of the show!) to present the first award of the night, which went to Chris Stapleton.
Chris picked up the Song of the Year and Single of the Year honors for “Starting Over”.
FYI: Katy wore a Vivienne Westwood dress. Jennifer wore a Dolce & Gabbana ensemble.
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The country singer stepped out with hubby Brendan McLoughlin on her 38th birthday at the awards show held at the Bridgestone Arena on Wednesday night (November 10) in Nashville, Tenn.
FYI: Kelsea is wearing a Valdrin Sahiti dress. The members of Lady A are wearing Dolce & Gabbana. Ingrid is wearing Dsquared2. Mickey is wearing a Safiyaa gown.
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