Take a hefty portion of Southern charm, add a dash of country livin’, a pinch of urban style, wash it all down with a sweet, fresh sound, and you have Colt Ford. A man with such a blend of unique talents and tastes can only be the natural recipe for this new sound and musical format.  Colt Ford embodies the seemingly unusual pairing of the Southern country and hip-hop musical influences that he heard growing up in small-town America just outside Athens, Georgia, not far from the new Southern hub for urban music in Atlanta.  His newly styled country music is truly a blend of many American musical styles, including country, rock, hip-hop, and rhythm and blues. With this musical mixture, Colt blazes forward with a new, creative sound for the all-American everyman. Although the stories may differ for rural and urban listeners, Colt delivers a common message and emotion with an uncommon sound. A man of extraordinary talents and background, Colt still humbly considers himself an “Average Joe.” A songwriter, golfer, musician, and family man, he continues to enjoy hunting, fishing, and spending time with his wife and two children. In the face of all of his musical and other accomplishments, he holds the moment that he got his wife to say “yes” as one of his greatest honors. He is a fun-loving guy who likes to make people smile and show them a good time, whether with a light-hearted joke or a rocking new song.

Colt Ford grew up listening to country music, and his first concert was Dolly Parton and Kenny Rogers together in Georgia. He eventually gravitated towards R&B and hip-hop and made his musical debut in high school writing a rap for a friend. Colt soon found that writing came easy to him and began working with acclaimed producer Jermaine Dupri and other developing hip-hop artists. His connections writing in the hip-hop world and his other love of country music produce unprecedented collaborations on his latest projects. Colt’s diverse co-writing credentials include country music songwriter and recording artist Jamey Johnson, songwriter/guitarist Jeremy Popoff of the alt rock band Lit, and hip-hop writer Attitude. Johnson proclaims, “Trying to mix his vocal delivery and country music is like trying to blend oil and water. He might be the only man in town that knows the recipe.” Other musical contributions include country artist John Michael Montgomery and country music duo Montgomery Gentry, hip hop artists Bonecrusher and Sunny Ledfurd, and No Doubt’s Adrian Young. With encouragement from his wife, a pro bull riding fan, Colt wrote “Buck ‘Em” for the Professional Bull Riders, Inc. The organization quickly adopted the song as the new PBR anthem and Colt made his musical and video debut on national television at the VERSUS Invitational Pro Bull Riding Competition in Madison Square Garden in January 2007. The unique fusion of musical styles makes “Buck ‘Em” as popular among the traditional legends as it is among the younger riders. Further honoring the sport, the video features several top bull riders and is a guaranteed favorite among the fans. Ford also wrote and recorded the theme song, “Huntin’ The World” for the hit television show, Huntin’ The World, Southern Style, where Ford received and award for “Best New Theme Song” at the 2009 Golden Moose Awards. Colt first album introduction came with the December 2008 release of “Ride Through The Country“, his first record on label Average Joe’s Entertainment, in nothing less than grand style. The album has since broke down the door to Soundscan and Billboard Country chart Top 25 consistently each week and sold over 100,000 digital singles. The fan devotion depicted in music sales is also reflected in similar online enthusiasm boasting over 45,000 plays per day on MySpace – making him the #5 most-added country artists in the entire genre!
Colt’s album appeals to the all-American everyman just like himself, and to get to know Colt Ford, fans simply have to play “RIDE THROUGH THE COUNTRY,” as he invites you to Any Country Town, USA, where you can find him with all his friends. Soon you’ll learn why he calls himself “MR. GOODTIME” in this fun, feel-good song. If it’s just “one of those days,” Colt offers up “GOOD GOD O MIGHTY” to help you get through with a smile. In the great American tradition, “TAILGATE” directs you to back up the truck, fire up the grill, and have a good time. If you are looking for a rocking barroom song, check out “COLD BEER” and then two-step all your past lovers to the door with “TRASH IN MY TRAILER.” Remarking on how stress, our heritage, and our dreams can pull us in many directions, Colt takes time to reflect in “TWISTED.” Celebrating all the influences on his new country style, he brings back the party in “SADDLE UP”. The show gives a glimpse into the life of this talented yet personable man as he strives for nothing less than success in his musical career. Kevin Neal of the renowned talent agency, Buddy Lee Attractions, says of Colt’s performance, “The [live] show should be called the “Colt Ford Experience”…high energy, amazing audience interaction, true fans that know the songs and sing to every one…Colt is a phenomenon.” He will perform over 200 dates in 2009 – many w/ Jason Aldean—in support of RIDE. He’s mixing all the right ingredients together in a recipe for success with new country music. Watch for Colt Ford to be served up soon in a town near you, and don’t forget to ask for seconds!