After seven years and 11 nominations, Peabody native Justin Clancy won his first Boston Music Award for Song of the Year with his raw, melodic track “Holy.” “It felt really good that (what won) was one of my most vulnerable songs that I’ve done,” he said. “People think Song of the Year, and they think: ‘What was a smash hit? What was the danceability to it? Did it go viral … [Read more...] about Justin Clancy wins Song of the Year
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Peabody musician to premiere film in Lynn
LYNN — Justin Clancy has something to say, but this time, he’s using a different medium. The Peabody native and beloved North Shore musician, who found his voice when he got sober at 19, is preparing for a premiere this week. It’s not his next hit album (yet). The 30-year-old, a local headliner at last year’s Boston Calling music festival, is debuting his first ever short … [Read more...] about Peabody musician to premiere film in Lynn
Peabody’s Justin Clancy finds his Calling
BOSTON — “Ten years ago, I was a homeless heroin addict, now here I am on stage at Boston Calling,” said Justin Clancy, wiping the sweat from his forehead and basking in the love and applause generated by a large audience. The 29-year-old Peabody native had just finished his spectacular half-hour set Friday afternoon on the Orange Stage at this premier music festival. His … [Read more...] about Peabody’s Justin Clancy finds his Calling