Colt Ford

About

Jason Farris Brown (born August 27, 1969) known professionally as Colt Ford, is an American country rap musician, songwriter, entrepreneur, and former professional golfer. He is also the co-founder of record label Average Joes Entertainment. Ford has released seven albums through Average Joes and has charted multiple singles on the Billboard Hot Country Songs and Country Airplay charts. In addition, he co-wrote “Dirt Road Anthem” (made famous by Jason Aldean), “Country Must Be Country Wide” for Brantley Gilbert, and “Mind on You” for George Birge.

Jason Farris Brown was born 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, through Average Joes Entertainment, which he cofounded. This album included the singles “No Trash in My Trailer” (a cover of a Mike Dekle/Byron Hill song) and “Ride Through the Country” (a duet with John Michael Montgomery), the latter of which did not chart until the week of October 10, 2009, when it debuted…