Cory Burton

Mandolin/Vocals

Cory makes his home in the beautiful countryside of Choctaw County, MS with his wife Leslie and their daughter, Miranda. He is a typical country boy who loves the outdoors. He enjoys hunting, fishing, and riding ATV’s down the old logging roads. Cory’s other passion, obviously, is the mandolin and bluegrass. He began his musical curiosity at age 5 when he was handed a mandolin for the very first time. By the age of ten, Cory was already performing with his father and older brother, both huge influences on his music. Their family band, known as The Burton Bluegrass Band, played shows and festivals locally around the state. Cory also learned to play guitar, banjo, fiddle, and bass. He was so driven to become a better bluegrass musician that he carried his musical hunger with him to college, where he majored in music.

Throughout his career, Cory has been fortunate to perform with several other fine groups such as Campus Country, Perfect Tyming and Retrospect. Cory’s mandolin style is a direct result of a lifetime of learning and experiencing bluegrass music. From the jam sessions, festivals, and stage performances, Cory has developed his own mandolin sound. He anxiously looks forward to meeting all the great bluegrass fans and musicians; and making lots of new friends as part of Magnolia Drive.