| "Younger Me" | |
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| Song byBrothers Osborne | |
| from the albumSkeletons | |
| Released | February 2021 |
| Genre | Country rock[1] |
| Length | 3:36 |
| Label | EMI Nashville |
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| Producer(s) | Jay Joyce |
"Younger Me" is a song by Americancountry music duoBrothers Osborne. Initially released as a promotional single in 2021, it was added in 2022 as a bonus track to the deluxe edition of the duo's third studio album, 2020'sSkeletons.
In February 2021, Brothers Osborne lead vocalist T.J. Osbornecame out as gay. He wrote the song about his experiences with his own sexuality, framing the lyrics as encouragement that he wished to give to his younger self.[2][1] While initially released solely as a promotional single andmusic video, "Younger Me" was added as a bonus track to a late-2021 release of the duo's third studio album,Skeletons.[3]
Taste of Country writer Angela Stefano describes the song as having an "'80s vibe" withsynthesizers and guitars played by T.J.'s brother John, the other half of the duo. John's wife,Lucie Silvas, provides backing vocals.[4] The song's corresponding music video, filmed in black and white, features the duo performing the song on the steps of theTennessee State Capitol inNashville, Tennessee.[5]
Brothers Osborne performed the song at the55th Annual Country Music Association Awards, where it was nominated forVideo of the Year.[2] In March 2022, "Younger Me" won theGrammy Award for Best Country Duo/Group Performance at the64th Annual Grammy Awards, the first win for the duo following seven previous nominations.[6][7]