Check
out New Music from LGBTQ+ Artist
BLAKE ALLEN
Photo: Michael Kushner
Blake
Allen recently released his album The
Shards of an Honor Code Junkie (which debuted #1
on Amazon, #2 on iTunes, and #12 on the Billboard charts) and
is under consideration for a GRAMMY! The album has gained over
1 million streams in less than a month and has surpassed 1 million
streams on Spotify alone.
Listen
to "The Introduction" Here
His album "Shards" details his experience growing up
as a closeted gay in the Mormon Community; based on Mormon hymns
that he grew up listening to. Blake says that he uses this album
as a way of healing. The Honor Code references the Mormon faith
rules that one is supposed to abide by. The album shares growing
up Mormon and attending Brigham Young University. It also deals
with his own sexual assault and suicide of a close friend.
"Shards" features multiple Broadway stars including
Alison Fraser (Gypsy), J Harrison Ghee
(Kinky Boots), and Teal Wicks (Wicked)
among others!
In addition to his album, Blake Allen is the official
pianist and music director for Rupaul's Drag Race star
Tina Burner (Orchestrated and arranged Tina’s latest
cabaret series “Maybe This Time”, and toured with Tina in multiple
cities including New York and Philadelphia). He is also married
to Marti Cummings, a famous drag queen and political
activist who ran for New York City Council.
