Born in Kentucky, and tracing his deep family roots to the hills and small towns of Eastern Kentucky's coal country, Britton is a songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, singer, session artist (guitar, mandola, mandolin) and Producer who draws inspiration from the spiritual connection between people and place and time.

Britton believes in the power of collaboration and has written or collaborated with many artists, including Darrell Scott, Tim O’Brien, Nolan Taylor, Malcolm Holcombe, Bill Alexander, Maine singer/songwriter Sara Trunzo, singer/songwriter Casey Lambert, Louisiana author, songwriter, and singer Yvette Landry, the Artist Paul Hassfurder, singer-songwriter Alan Rhody, and produced works for Nolan Taylor, Hillhouse, The Kentucky Cowhands, Tiffany Williams, among others.