Colt Ford

Jason Farris Brown, known professionally as Colt Ford, was born on August 27, 1969, in Athens, Georgia. He initially pursued a career as a professional golfer, competing on the Nationwide Tour. His interests later shifted towards music, drawing inspiration from both country music and hip hop. This blend of genres would become a hallmark of his musical style, earning him recognition as a pioneer in country rap.

Ford released his debut album, “Ride Through the Country,” on December 2, 2008. The album was released through Average Joes Entertainment, a record label he co-founded. “Ride Through the Country” featured guest appearances from notable artists such as John Michael Montgomery, Jamey Johnson, Bone Crusher, Jermaine Dupri, Adrian Young of No Doubt, and Jeremy Popoff of Lit. The album’s track “Dirt Road Anthem,” which Ford co-wrote and originally recorded, later gained significant popularity through versions by Brantley Gilbert and Jason Aldean.

Throughout his career, Ford has released seven albums through Average Joes Entertainment, charting multiple singles on the Billboard Hot Country Songs and Country Airplay charts. His work has included songwriting credits for hit songs like “Country Must Be Country Wide” for Brantley Gilbert and “Mind on You” for George Birge. He has consistently developed his unique sound, which combines storytelling with catchy hooks, and has collaborated with a diverse range of artists including Toby Keith, Brad Paisley, Keith Urban, and members of No Doubt.