Cory Branan
About
Cory Branan is an American singer-songwriter known for his blend of alternative country, rock, and folk music. Born on December 15, 1974, in Memphis, Tennessee, he grew up in Southaven, Mississippi. Influenced by a diverse range of genres, including punk, metal, and rap, Branan began his musical career in the early 2000s. He has released several critically acclaimed albums, such as "The Hell You Say" (2002), "12 Songs" (2006), "Mutt" (2012), "The No-Hit Wonder" (2014), "Adios" (2017), and "When I Go I Ghost" (2022). His music has been praised by outlets like NPR, Pitchfork, and Rolling Stone, with the latter describing him as "a country boy with a punk-rock heart." Branan has toured extensively, performing on stages from The Ryman Auditorium to local punk bars. He has collaborated with artists like Jason Isbell, Laura Jane Grace, and Craig Finn, and his songs have been covered by Frank Turner and Dashboard Confessional. As of March 2026, Branan continues to be active in the music industry, with his most recent album released in 2022.
