Colt Ford

Trailblazers carve their own paths, breaking rules and redefining norms along the way. Colt Ford has always done just that, spitting bars over banjo lines long before it was the trend. This fearless approach has set the Georgia-born singer, songwriter, rapper, musician, performer, and co-founder of Average Joes Entertainment apart, cementing his status as country music’s ultimate independent maverick. Just last year (2024), Ford faced a life-altering event when he suffered a near-fatal heart attack after a performance in Arizona, collapsing and dying twice. The experience of dying and being brought back to life felt otherworldly. Drawing strength from his love for family, friends, and fans, Ford powered through his recovery, which became a powerful wake-up call. Now, with a second lease on life, Ford is charging into 2025 with renewed energy, ready to deliver new shows, fresh collaborations, and an arsenal of new music – mindful of the fact that life can change in the blink of an eye, and he plans to “walk a little slower” moving forward.

With roots in rap, Southern rock, and country, Ford has spent his career collaborating across genres, building a dynamic discography that includes millions of sales and billions of streams. From Toby Keith, Brad Paisley, Keith Urban, Jermaine Dupri and Bubba Sparxxx to members of No Doubt, Lit, and Lady A, the country-rap troubadour has carved out his own unique space in the music world, all while forging lasting friendships along the way. Moreover, Ford co-wrote Jason Aldean’s RIAA certified hit “Dirt Road Anthem” and Brantley Gilbert’s “Country Must Be Country Wide” – both of which reached number one on Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart – solidifying his position as a behind-the-scenes powerhouse in the studio.