Out Music: Justin Utley "Survivors"

Justin Utley

I interviewed out singer/songwriter Justin Utley some years ago when I was co-hosting the online radio show, The Candi & Randy Show.

Candi and I both just fell in love with Justin's talent and his deep passion for speaking out against so-called 'conversion therapy,' having been subjected it its dangers for two years as a young Mormon in Utah.

Happy to say the two-time OUTMusic Award winner has a new single out, "Survivors," from his upcoming album, Scars.

Justin recently told my Instinct Magazine colleague Michael Cook, “'Survivors' is about facing and overcoming insurmountable odds and learning to thrive in the face of adversity."

“It’s about survivors of abuse in all forms and how it takes a great deal of effort to move forward in life while carrying the heavy burden of trauma," added the hunky singer.

During the month of July 2019, all proceeds from “Survivors” will be donated to the Born Perfect Campaign, a survivor-led movement working to end conversion therapy. The song is available on most digital download sites like iTunes.

Oh, and as you can see, Justin is waaaay easy on the eyes, too ;)

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This #flexfriday brought to you by a teaser from a #photoshoot by the talented @inkedkennyphoto. Looking forward to Saturday’s @equalityutah #wakethehive #alliesdinner where I’ll be sharing a stage with @danreynolds of @imaginedragons, @tanfrance of @queereye, @lisagiacoletto @minervashot & @taliakeys ! . . . . #fitfam #lgbtmusic #musiciansofinstagram #musicianlife #singersongwriter #lgbt #lgbtq #lgbtmusician @loveloudfest @wearesublimedesigns @weareallsmith @grrgsworld #equality #music #muscle #flexfriday💪 #scruff #scruffygay #scruffyhomo #instagay #instamusic #instamuscle #instaswole #instascruff #sharethelove #bodybuilding #bodybuildingcom #physique #malephysique @test_oh_sterone @bodybuildingcom #photography

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So yeah. I’m a little older. And a hell of a lot wiser. (Found these books from my #conversiontherapy days. I’m happy to report that they were a waste of my money). #HowDidAgeHitYouChallenge #equality #lgbt #bornperfect #endconversiontherapy #survivors #WeAreSurvivors #boyerased @bornperfectcampaign @mathewshurka @inkedkennyphoto

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Justin is performing at Bristol Pride today and in London on July 18. More concert dates below.

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#TouringTuesday Announcing 4 new shows! LONDON at @the2brewers BRISTOL at @bristolpride (at the Downs) NEW YORK at @thetriadnyc PROVINCETOWN at the Paramount @onlyatthecrown More deets about the new album soon! #tourtuesday #music #newmusic #newalbum #newmusicvideo #musicianlife #touring #guyswithguitars #singersongwriter #lgbt #lgbtq #bornperfect @meat_zine @radioshoutout @bcfmradio @timeoutnewyork @ptownchamber @ptownbears #ptown #newyorkmusic #newyorkmusicians @inkedkennyphoto @ryanbakerink @grrgsworld

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