After ‘The Voice,’ Utah musician releases an emotional debut album, ‘Michigan Avenue’
EJ Michels writes songs inspired by his story — gay and growing up LDS — and Salt Lake City’s ‘dreamiest’ street
(courtesy EJ Michels) Singer, musician and songwriter EJ Michels, who hails from Draper, has independently released his first album, "Michigan Avenue" — with songs inspired by his life story, as a gay man growing up in the Latter-day Saint faith.