Confederate railroad

A Facebook post from the band explains that Shirley broke his back in "a freak accident" on Tuesday (March 30).

Readers can look back and remember the stories that have made waves in the country music world from now until just before Christmas.

Nope -- not gonna happen.

Confederate Railroad have been removed from the lineup at the Ulster County Fair in New Paltz, N.Y., after residents petitioned the issue.

"[Our removal from the show] was very disappointing ..."

The band was scheduled to play the event in August.

Rest in peace, Wayne ...

Confederate Railroad's lead singer, Danny Shirley, talks to The Boot about the band's new album, 'Lucky to Be Alive'.

A readers' poll to determine The Boot's July 2016 Album of the Month.

Confederate Railroad will release a new album, 'Lucky to Be Alive', this summer.