Colt Ford is a walking, talking, 300-pound celebration of country music and country living and he is on his way to Gurdon.
Ford will be performing at the Cabe Auditorium on June 11, in support of Gurdon’s Susan G. Komen Huntin’ for the Cure Team.
“I am excited to be coming to Gurdon,” said Ford. “I have a wife and daughter and a mother-in-law so that makes me want to participate in such a great cause. We are all in this fight together.”
Ford said that giving back is a huge part of his life.
“I think it should be something every artist holds close to their heart,” said Ford. “When you are lucky enough to be successful there is no way you can’t give back, if you don’t you’re only cheating yourself.
His songs pay tribute to the people, pastimes and attitudes that define his lifestyle. For all the bigger-than-life excitement that defines his music and his stage show, though, Colt is quick to point out what lies underneath it all.
“I’m just an average joe who’s been blessed with the ability to write music and who loves to perform,” said Ford. “I talk about everyday real country life and I believe in real country values.”
Ford’s specially is “spoken word country.” His latest CD, “Chicken and Biscuits,” set his story telling ability to music played by some of Nashville’s best players. According to a biography of Ford, the music brings together the energy of hip hop and the depth and rooted ness of country. Chicken and Biscuits, is Ford’s second studio album, following his 2008 release “Ride Through the County,” which catapulted the Georgia native to mainstream status with sales of more that 150,000 and paid downloads of half a million.
“I am so blessed to be able to do what I love and bring that right back to my fans,” said Ford. “I love every minute of what I do and I hope that shows during the performances.”
Ford said he tries to write songs about things he knows and often gets fans asking if he wrote it especially for their hometown.
“I just try to be honest and write about what’s real to me,” said Ford.
His unique combination of musical style came about in part because of what he saw in the honky-tonks, where “when the country band took a break the DJs would play hip-hop and those country girls would be out there on the dance floor. I knew there was a place for combining them,” said Ford.
Ford is guaranteeing a great time for the folks who come out and see the show.
“I know every time I step on that stage and see that reaction that fans are hungry for something different, and I’m here to give it to them.”
According to Tambra Childres, front row tickets are still available. For ticket information or inquires about joining the fight against breast cancer contact Tambra Childers at the Gurdon Municipal Building or by calling 353-2514.
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Colt Ford is a walking, talking, 300-pound celebration of country music and country living and he is on his way to Gurdon.
Ford will be performing at the Cabe Auditorium on June 11, in support of Gurdon’s Susan G. Komen Huntin’ for the Cure Team.
“I am excited to be coming to Gurdon,” said Ford. “I have a wife and daughter and a mother-in-law so that makes me want to participate in such a great cause. We are all in this fight together.”
Ford said that giving back is a huge part of his life.
“I think it should be something every artist holds close to their heart,” said Ford. “When you are lucky enough to be successful there is no way you can’t give back, if you don’t you’re only cheating yourself.
His songs pay tribute to the people, pastimes and attitudes that define his lifestyle. For all the bigger-than-life excitement that defines his music and his stage show, though, Colt is quick to point out what lies underneath it all.
“I’m just an average joe who’s been blessed with the ability to write music and who loves to perform,” said Ford. “I talk about everyday real country life and I believe in real country values.”
Ford’s specially is “spoken word country.” His latest CD, “Chicken and Biscuits,” set his story telling ability to music played by some of Nashville’s best players. According to a biography of Ford, the music brings together the energy of hip hop and the depth and rooted ness of country. Chicken and Biscuits, is Ford’s second studio album, following his 2008 release “Ride Through the County,” which catapulted the Georgia native to mainstream status with sales of more that 150,000 and paid downloads of half a million.
“I am so blessed to be able to do what I love and bring that right back to my fans,” said Ford. “I love every minute of what I do and I hope that shows during the performances.”
Ford said he tries to write songs about things he knows and often gets fans asking if he wrote it especially for their hometown.
“I just try to be honest and write about what’s real to me,” said Ford.
His unique combination of musical style came about in part because of what he saw in the honky-tonks, where “when the country band took a break the DJs would play hip-hop and those country girls would be out there on the dance floor. I knew there was a place for combining them,” said Ford.
Ford is guaranteeing a great time for the folks who come out and see the show.
“I know every time I step on that stage and see that reaction that fans are hungry for something different, and I’m here to give it to them.”
According to Tambra Childres, front row tickets are still available. For ticket information or inquires about joining the fight against breast cancer contact Tambra Childers at the Gurdon Municipal Building or by calling 353-2514.
