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 & 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. Although he has traveled around the globe as a professional golfer, he still prefers to live in his small Southern hometown. 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 & 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. Other musical contributions include country artist John Michael Montgomery and country music duo Montgomery Gentry, hip hop artists Bone Crusher and Sunny Ledfurd, and No Doubt’s Adrian Young. Colt Ford debuted his new country music format in nothing less than grand style. 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. Colt’s current album appeals to the all-American everyman just like himself. To get to know Colt Ford, just listen to “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.” As Colt works on his new album, slated for release in 2008, he is also the subject of a new reality TV show, “Who Is Colt Ford?” 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. 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!
Hey colt..lovin the music..keep it comin...I rock your songs all over town...here in lawton, oklahoma....cant wait for more albums.. i bought like 4 of ur first one just in case i lost one...Ima huge fan man keep it comin...
whats up big man?!? hey gotta say love your music... need to come on up here to the back roads of good ol' indiana bud.. we'll throw a huge party hoss...
Hey Colt! LOVE your music. Even my 16 mth old boy dances to it, it's just too cute. Like I said, LOVE your music. Keep them songs coming! You're great!
Colt Your Music is, AMAZING! I had the BEST time of my entire life at your show tonight in LAKE CITY, FLORIDA! I can't wait for you to come back! :) Thanks for Signing my CELL PHONE! :) You're amazing yourself, and thanks for the Birthday Wish!
I HAD A BLAST LAST NIGHT AT YOUR CONCERT IN LAKE CITY!WE LOVE U HERE AND CANT WAIT TILL U COME BACK!IM PROUD TO BE COUNTRY!KEEP REPRESENTING THE SOUTH!
hey colt thanks for commin to small town lake city i really loved your performance it was awsome and it made it even more awsome because nothin big ever happends here i dont remember a time where i danced and screamed so much in my life! keep up the good work i love your music :)
it was so much fun haveing u here in lake city in concert we love it all done a good one agane like always....u know how to put on a concert we love you colt your #1 fan
I first heard "riding through the country" on the radio recently. Absolutely loved it!!! I am southern born and southern bred. I can relate to every word in that song. Keep spittin them tunes!! Anna
HEY COLT FORD! I LOVE UR MUSIC! I THINK U WOULD B GOOD W/KID ROCK. I WANTED U 2 KNOW TO HEAR Josh MILLS FROM LIPAN, TEXAS (CLOSE 2 MINERAL WELLS, TEXAS) ALSO I JUST WANTED 2 LET U KNOW THAT I HEARD ABOUT U FROM SEARCHING MUSIC ON THIS SITE. I FROM A LITTLE TOWN (MT.ENTERPRISE, TEXAS) ABOUT 28 MILES NORTH OF NACOGDOCHES, TEXAS. WANTED 2 COME SEE YOU A WHILE BACK WHEN U WERE IN THE AREA BUT UNABLE. SORRY I MISSED U! WOULD LIKE FOR MY TWO BOYS TO SEE YA TOO!! MAYBE NEXT TIME. LOVE YA MUSIC!! APRIL OSWALD. PS: UR SONGS R SAVED ON MY PROFILE & R SOME OF THE PRIMARY ONES ON MY PAGE.
wats happin hammer!!!!!!!!!!!!! wish u coukd make it somewhere round mississippi got a little trash in my trailer lol!!!!!!!!!!! keep doin wat ya doin!!!!!!!!!11 we got ya music goin loud here!!!!!!!!!!!!
Hey Colt! Thanks for the meet & greet in Talladega. Really enjoyed meeting you! You are the nicest person you could meet in the position you're in. You get out there and meet your fans and treat them like they're your friends. Will be attending lots more of your shows!! Thanks again, Tburg Nana!