Danny Shirley | |
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Born |
Chattanooga, Tennessee, U.S. |
August 12, 1956
Origin | Nashville, Tennessee |
Genres | Country |
Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter |
Instruments | Vocals, guitar |
Years active | 1985-present |
Labels | Amor |
Associated acts | Confederate Railroad |
Danny Shirley (born August 12, 1956) is an American country music singer. He is best known as the lead singer of the country rock band Confederate Railroad, a role he has held since its formation in 1987.
Before the band was founded, Shirley recorded for Amor Records and charted five singles of his own.
In 1994, Shirley co-wrote and sang guest vocals (along with Mark Collie) on "Redneck Heaven", a track from Billy Ray Cyrus's Storm in the Heartland album.
Shirley is a 1974 graduate of Hixson High School in the Chattanooga suburb of Hixson.