Blantyre singer who feared for musical career after accident back with single

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A Lanarkshire musician who feared he may not be able to perform again after a bad road accident has announced the release of his debut single.

Blantyre -based singer-songwriter Stephen Kelly says he is lucky to be alive but knew he wanted to bounce back with his new music as a solo artist.

The accident left him with permanent deafness in one ear, but Stephen has quickly overcome his personal challenges and is now fulfilling his dream of making his debut album.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

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