As out singer Justin Utley recalls in the above introductory video, he's "gone through a hell of a lot of shit in a very small amount of time." Raised a Mormon, he endured ex-gay therapy and came out the other end still gay and determined to speak his mind and be himself.

Utley's music is folky with a protest vibe. Check him out here, and buy his song "Stand for Something" by clicking here.

And if you think he's kinda cute, you haven't seen the half of it—keep reading for at least the top half of it...