Career
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.
