Wayne Burton

Born and raised in Alberta, Canada, Wayne began pursuing his musical interests early in life. His mother recalls that he was playing some songs on the piano by ear at the age of three. Wayne went through training mainly on the piano in his younger years. In 2000 Wayne and his young family moved to Salt Lake City, where Wayne spent the next four years completing medical school at the University of Utah. The years in Utah were highlighted by many performance opportunities, and the release of his sophomore album, “The Quest”, in 2001. At the same time a musical play was released using the story and music of the Quest songs. T Wayne’s album “Becoming” and “This Night – The Christmas Collection” and “Thankfully” followed. Wayne’s music is found in church bookstores everywhere and featured on numerous LDS radio programs. His songs have been performed by groups in Canada, the U.S., New Zealand, Philipinnes, Holland and elsewhere. Wayne performed as part of the 2002 Winter Olympics music festival and has won the first place Award of Distinction in the General Church music contest. He has also had his music used on three albums for the popular EFY program. Wayne and his family have returned to Southern Alberta where he is practicing family medicine. and raising his children. Wayne recently completed his service as Stake Young Men’s President and is currently on the Stake High Council. He and his wife Jasmine have five children.