He born Jason Brown and raised in Athens, Georgia. He was a professional golfer, playing on the Nationwide Tour. Later, he turned his interests to music, taking influence from country music and hip hop.
Assuming the stage name Colt Ford, he released his debut album, Ride Through the Country, on December 2, 2008.
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Birth Name: Jason Farris Brown
Born: August 27, 1970 (age 54)
From: Athens, Georgia, U.S.
Genre(s):
Country rap
Instrument(s):
Vocals,
Guitar,
Drums
Occupation(s):
Singer-songwriter
Active From: 2008-present
Associated Acts:
Brantley Gilbert,
Jason Aldean,
Montgomery Gentry,
Jake Owen,
Josh Gracin,
Kevin Fowler
Did You Know:
• Ford co-wrote and originally recorded the song
Dirt Road Anthem for his debut album Ride Through the Country, which was later released by
Brantley Gilbert, who co-wrote the song, on his 2010 album Halfway to Heaven.
Jason Aldean also used the song on his album My Kinda Party, also from 2010.