Cory Branan
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Cory Branan is a Singer/songwriter who was born in Southaven, Mississippi. He joined the ranks of Ryan Adams, Pete Yorn, and Bright Eyes' Conor Oberst with the release of his 2002 debut album The Hell You Say.
| Cory Branan | ||
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| Background information | ||
| Origin | Southhaven, Mississippi | |
| Genre(s) | Alternative country Rock |
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| Instrument(s) | Vocals Guitar |
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| Years active | 2000 - present | |
| Label(s) | Madjack Records | |
| Website | corybranan.com | |
[edit] Biography and Career
Branan was surrounded by music from an early age. His father, Dallas Branan, was a jet mechanic and a local drummer. By his teens, the younger Branan was playing hard rock and heavy metal and eventually fronted a Black Sabbath cover band. In his early 20's he began to explore the music of John Prine; a move which urged him to pick up a guitar and start writing songs. In 2000, the Memphis chapter of NARAS awarded Branan with the Phillips Award for Newcomer of the Year. He didn't even have a recording contract yet, and the acclaim started rolling in. Two years later, Branan made his label debut with Memphis' Madjack Records with the release of The Hell You Say. In 2003 he appeared on both The Late Show with David Letterman and Last Call with Carson Daly
In March 2006, after almost four years, Branan released his second album 12 Songs again on Madjack Records . He currently resides in East Nashville, Tennessee.
[edit] Quotes About Cory
"...intense dynamics, deep humor, brave production and heavy songwriting: A new voice emerges to run with the greats." - Playboy on "12 Songs"
"4 Out of 5 Stars." - Blender on "12 Songs"
"There's a new breed of singer-songwriter - Ryan Adams, Bright Eyes' Conor Oberst and now Cory Branan." - Rolling Stone
"... armed with fierce lyrical gifts, Branan rejects Southern musical cliches, approaching his songs with humor, intuition and lowdown poeticism." - Blender [1]
"Branan avoids anachronism and shoots straight for timelessness...his sharp, simple lyrics recall the economical, almost scriptural poetry practiced by John Prine or, before him, Bob Dylan." - Nashville Rage [2]
"...this isn't your typical strummer." - American Songwriter
"Mississippi native Cory Branan has knifed his name into the alt-country canon." - San Francisco Weekly[3]
"I just don't get it." - Cory's mom
