Confederate Railroad Returns With 1st Album in 9 Years "Lucky to be Alive"

By Timothy Yap May 03, 2016 06:27 AM EDT

Multi-platinum recording group Confederate Railroad is making their return to radio and retail with the upcoming album, Lucky To Be Alive. The project marks the first album release in nine years for the Grammy-nominated group, and will be released on July 15 to music retailers nationwide. The ACM award-winning band are also bringing the star power on the album, with guest appearances from Willie Nelson, John Anderson, Colt Ford and former NFL coach, Jerry Glanville, on a special 20th Anniversary version of the signature smash, "Trashy Women."

Lead singer Danny Shirley observes, "Every night we play this song I am amazed and thankful at its staying power."

In addition to the new, revamped version of "Trashy Women," the highly anticipated album features all-new material. From the instantly catchy title track, to the feel-good anthem "If I Ever Cross That Line," there is a perfect combination of intense ballads and infectious upbeat songs. Something new is that Danny is a writer on seven of the album's tracks. The Blue Miller & Danny Shirley-produced album showcases the band's unique style, bringing their southern-rock-meets-country-conscience front and center. "Fast Cars And Guitars" is another standout song, with a classic 90's feel that will leave fans of traditional country music singing and dancing for days. It's revved up by long-time friend of the band, Hall of Fame member, Charlie Daniels.

Another nod to Danny's musical roots and ground-breaking track for Railroad is the shimmering bluegrass jewel "Don't Feel As Young As I Used To" highlighted by guest artist Dan Tyminski of Union Station.

Confederate Railroad is hitting the road in support of Lucky To Be Alive, with a jam-packed spring/summer tour schedule (see dates below). Fans will be treated to performances some of their biggest hits including "Queen of Memphis" and "Daddy Never Was the Cadillac Kind," along with new tracks from the upcoming album. Be sure to check out the country-rockers in a city near you, as they remind concertgoers of the hell-raising, good-time band they fell in love with 20 years ago.

Lucky To Be Alive Track Listing:
1. Lucky To Be Alive
2. Played The Game
3. The Man I Am Today
4. If I Ever Cross That Line
5. Trashy Women (20th Anniversary) featuring Willie Nelson, John Anderson and Colt Ford
6. Goodbye Song
7. Somebody Like You
8. Whisky And Women
9. Fast Cars And Guitars
10. Don't Feel As Young As I Used To
11. Psycho Bitch From Hell (Live)
12. I'm Not Fallin' For That

Confederate Railroad on Tour:
May 07 Love Valley, N.C. - Love Valley Arena
May 14 Laquey, Mo. - Roadhouse Bar & Grill
May 20 Indianapolis, Ind.- 8 Second Saloon
May 21 Maryville, Tenn. - The Shed at Smoky Mountain Harley-Davidson
May 27 Logansport, Ind. - State Theatre
May 28 Drakesboro, Ky. - Gregory Lake ATV Park
May 29 New Straitsville, Ohio - The Moonshine Festival
Jun 03 Tuscaloosa. Ala. - Druid City Music Hall
Jun 04 Sanford, Fla. - The Barn - M.F.C. for J.O.S.H.
Jun 09 Wise, Va. - Virginia Kentucky District Fair
Jun 10 Nashville, Tenn. - CMA Music Fest - WSM Stage and Nashville Palace
Jun 11 Waynesville, Ohio - Keeping It Country Farm
Jun 12 Nashville, Tenn - CMA Music Fest - Digital Rodeo Stage
Jun 17 Frankfort, Ky. - Knights Club
Jun 18 Tell City, Ind. - Pour Haus
Jun 24 Central City, Iowa - The Linn County Fair
Jun 25 New Albany, Miss. - Hill Country Blackberry Festival
Jul 01 Prospect, Pa. - Big Butler Fair
Jul 03 Arley, Ala. - Concert On The Water
Jul 04 Decatur. Tenn. - Downtown Square/Downtown Summer Nights
Jul 09 Brainerd, Minn. - Green Lantern
Jul15 Arthur, Ill. - Moultrie Douglas County Fair
Jul16 Beckley, W.Va. - Friends of Coal Auto Fair
Aug 03 Tuolumne, Calif. - Willow Creek Lounge - Black Oak Casino
Aug 04 Corvallis, Ore. - Benton County Fair & Rodeo
Aug 05 Crescent City, Calif. - Del Norte County Fair
Aug 07 Brooks, Calif. - Cache Creek Casino Resort - Club 88
Aug 11 Point Pleasant, W.Va. - Mason County Fair
Aug 13 Des Moines, Iowa - Iowa State Fair - Mid American Stage
Aug 26 Guntersville, Ala. - Civitan Park - Bill Moore Field
Aug 27 Summerville, Ga. - Chattanooga County Ag Fair
Sep 17 Eldorado, Ill. - Eldorado Town & Country Days
Sep 24 Liberty, Ky. - Casey County Apple Festival - Courthouse Square
Oct 07 Springfield, Ga. - Springfield Fall Festival

You can learn more at confederaterailroad.net.