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Twang Nation Music Review-Ride Through The Country

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Are there any more maligned or misunderstood genres of music than hip and country? When asked what kind of music a person likes these two styles are at the top of the excluded list. Now imagine them joining forces in some unholy alliance of country-rap (or as one person I know coined it “crap.”) I can just imagine the exit becoming glutted with the fleeing hordes. Screw ‘em….

I was cruising twitter and came upon several posts/tweets the name of Colt Ford. He’s become sort of surprise dark horse on the both the country and the hip-hop charts . I have a soft spot for both country underdogs so I checked him out.

 

Country Music Without Prejudice-Columbia County Music Examiner

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coltford-webAugust 20, 2009-Columbia Country Music Examiner-Richie Shivers

A different kind of country music performer is set to take over the Columbia area on Saturday night. Colt Ford’s CD “Ride Through The Country” has shocked country music insiders by rising to #24 on Billboard’s Country Album chart and # 3 on Billboard’s HeatSeaker Chart. The most surprising stat for Ford’s “Ride Through The Country” CD, is that it also peaked at #22 on the Billboard Rap Albums Chart.
That’s right, Colt Ford, just a good ol’ boy from over in Georgia has taken country music and spun it in another direction. With a little help from friends like John Michael Montgomery, Jamey Johnson, and country super-duo Montgomery Gentry, Colt Ford has successfully blended country, rock, rap and R&B. Ford, who at first glance will remind you of a character out of The Dukes Of Hazard, self admittedly states in his song “I Can’t Sing” that he can not sing. Ford’s success comes from his ability to rap the lyrics that he writes about the everyday man.

 

Win An Autographed Copy of Colt Ford's "Ride Through The Country"

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albumYes, it's that time again.....time for more Colt Ford giveaways! Country Music Online is giving two lucky winners an autographed copy of Colt's "Ride Through The Country" cd.  The contest will run through September 18th. Mutliple entries are allowed.

CLICK HERE to enter

 

Colt Ford Fans-This one is for YOU!

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TO ALL THE FANS! This one is for you!!!  CLICK HERE    

Thanks for your support!  Let's Keep Rockin'

 

Tune in for Colt Ford on John Boy & Billy TOMORROW

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Tune in TOMORROW (8/19) morning when Colt will be on John Boy & Billy. Be sure to listen and if John Boy and Billy aren't in your hometown....we got ya covered! Click here and listen LIVE!

 

 
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