Colt Ford will join Great American Country’s Storme Warren on this week’s “Headline Country” to talk about his new album, CHICKEN AND BISCUITS, as well as his influences, while touring the historic Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum.

Tune in to see what memorabilia stood out to Colt and why Storme was drawing comparisons to outlaw country artists like Hank Williams Jr. when referring to Colt’s unique style.

Tune in for “Headline Country” on Thursday, May 27 at 9 p.m. eastern.  Full list of airings are below. Visit www.gactv.com for more details.

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How many of you think Colt agreed to play Country Splash on June 18^th because it’s full name is “Apple River Country Splash”? Our boy does like food…

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Ford surpasses 250,000 in album sales

Ford’s sophomore studio album, Chicken and Biscuits, resides in Top 15 Billboard Country Albums chart for fourth consecutive week

NASHVILLE, TN (May 19, 2010) – In 2008, Average Joes Entertainment Group launched with flagship artist Colt Ford, and today, nearly two years later, the label has surpassed 500,000 in digital single sales and 253,969 albums sold on Ford according to Nielsen SoundScan.   

“When we first began marketing Colt Ford, 99 percent our industry peers said it was impossible,” says Shannon Houchins, CEO of Average Joes Entertainment.  “It’s just an uphill battle that I got to keep fighting,” Ford echoes, acknowledging his underdog status to Billboard’s Tom Roland. “I’m sure the people who didn’t get it, they figured the first record we got lucky. But I feel like I followed it up with a record that’s as good or better.”

Critics certainly agree with New York Times’ Jon Caramanica touting, “The heartland themes here [on Chicken and Biscuits] will be familiar to those who follow Nashville, and the crossover gestures (and sometimes clunky cadences) familiar to anyone who’s listened to Kid Rock.”  Caramanica went on to point out, “Mr. Ford is best when he brings hip-hop’s keen eye for class struggle to country… there’s at least one good ol’ boy with an ear for 2 Live Crew.”  The Village Voice’s Chuck Eddy referred to Ford as a “Renaissance Man” and Country Weekly attributes his “guttural voice and well-rendered rhymes” to his all-ages, passionate fan following.  

It’s hard to ignore other important numbers when referring to Colt Ford.  For instance, 17,711,286, the number of plays he has received on MySpace; 3,549,134, the number of MySpace profile views; 672,254, the Nielsen Audience Ford has reached with media appearances in support of Chicken and Biscuits; 529,002, total number of streams Ford has received through outlets like Rhapsody; 167,000, total copies of Ride Through The Country Ford has sold; 59,799, the number of Facebook fans he communicates with daily; 38,292, total copies of Chicken and Biscuits Ford has sold since April 20, 2010; 28,252, total copies of WalMart exclusive DVD/EPCountry Is As Country Does Ford has sold; 19,925, total copies of Live From Suwannee River Jam album memento's Ford has sold; or 250, the number of live shows he will perform in 2010.  

“I am just thankful to all my fans because without them, none of these numbers would be possible,” Ford adds.  “Ain't America a great place where a boy like me still has a chance to make music and do this for a living?”

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Country musician Colt Ford has compared his live shows to going to Disney World. He said fans should expect more of the same when he performs Friday at the Bluebird.

“I don’t believe in artists who just stand there and play their song,” Ford said. “I think the economy’s too tough, the times too hard to see someone just stand there. I think it’s the entertainment business, so it needs to be a show. If you don’t have fun at my show, you might want to go to the hospital and get yourself checked out.”

Ford, a one-time professional golfer, first appeared on the country music scene in 2008 with the release of his debut album, “Ride Through the Country,” as well as by penning the theme song for Professional Bull Riders, Inc. 

His music combines elements of country and hip-hop, and his songs have featured guest performances that range from country star Darryl Worley to Run-DMC’s DMC.

He said although his sound is unique, he is not trying to create a new genre. 

“I didn’t set out to do anything revolutionary,” he said. “I just couldn’t sing worth a damn. I just wanted to do the best songs I could possibly make, and this was the way that I could do that.”

Ford is coming to Bloomington as part of a long tour promoting his newest album, “Chicken & Biscuits,” which was released in April this year.

“It’s a step forward,” Ford said of the disc. “I think there’s quite a few elements from ‘Ride Through the Country’ on there, but what I wanted to do is grow as an artist and a writer. But at the same time, I think that although there is stuff that is different than what I did on the first record, it’s still very much Colt Ford.”

The album debuted at No. 8 on Billboard’s Top Country Albums, and Ford, a self-proclaimed “average Joe,” said his success surprises him.

“It’s kind of hard to believe,” he said. “It’s even hard for promoters to believe. The fans are the most important thing. The grassroots thing is what’s done it for me. That, and me being a normal guy you’d see at Wal-Mart — that’s what people gravitate towards.”

The Bluebird’s Dave Kubiak said this is the first time the venue has booked Ford, who has never played in Indiana before.

“It’s one of those things that we’ve noticed, that his popularity has just been growing, and so it was time to get him,” he said. “So, hopefully we get a good turnout. We know that the future is bright for him.”

Ford said he is looking forward to coming to Bloomington and playing the concert.
“I’m really excited to come,” Ford said. “Hopefully I get to come back some more. If you want to have fun, come on and see this show, because I promise you, you will have a good time.”

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