Justin Utley

After performing at the 2002 Winter Olympics, Justin became a sought-after talent, spending much of his career touring as a performer at Pride Festivals worldwide. He’s shared the stage with top international acts like Dan Reynolds, Icona Pop, Tegan & Sara, and Margaret Cho.  In 2010 Justin garnered 4 nominations by the LGBT Academy of Recording Arts for his single "Stand For Something", including Best Song and Artist of the Year, winning Best Folk/Country Song of the Year.

Utley is an outspoken advocate against the use of conversion (ex-gay) therapy, a method he experienced for two years. Now a powerful speaker at colleges and universities, Utley provides insight on issues of faith and the LGBT community. on CNN’s ‘Faces of Faith’ Sunday news segment, NPR, SiriusXM’s OutQ and MSNBC. He is a two-time recipient of the FBI’s “Inspiring Citizen of the Year” award, and named "Artist of the Year" by SiriusXM OutQ.