Life! was released on March 4, 2014 in conjunction with his own label (TWI) and Red River Entertainment. It was offered as a both a compact disc and a music download. The album did not chart on any publication at the time of its release, including Billboard. The track, "Old Army Hat", was later filmed with a music video in 2014. Life! received a positive reception from Steve Leggett of Allmusic. In his review, Leggett highlighted Anderson's songwriting ability and the numerous artists he wrote material for. He concluded with commenting on the album's release. "Anderson has recorded sparingly in the 21st century, so this set, Life!, comes as a welcome sight for his many fans," he stated.
