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10 Questions with ... Colt Ford
March 23, 2009
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NAME:Colt FordTITLE:ArtistLABEL:Average Joe's EntertainmentWEB:www.coltford.comBORN:Athens, GARAISED:Athens, GA
1) How does a good American southern boy from Athens, Georgia, like you get referred to as a 'rapper'? How would you describe your vocal delivery? Is that why you wrote "I Can't Sing"?
I'm not sure; I guess you could say that is what I used to do. I think my vocal style is what I would call "real talk." I just add a little rhythm to it. Yeah, I was being honest; I think I can sing a little just not as good as most of the other guy's doing country music today.
2) How would you define your music if someone asked- because it's such a cool blend of rock n' roll, southern rock, Country, hip-hop and so on?
I heard a DJ say it was like Charlie Daniels meets Kid Rock over at Lynyrd Skynyrd's house. I kind of like that comparison, so I will go with that.
3) When did you first start performing and what kind of music were you doing when you started?
I guess when I was about 10 years old I got good at playing the drums. I used to play all kinds of stuff from Kenny Rogers to Steely Dan to the Commodores. I would play at school and in talents shows and stuff like that.
4) Your album "Ride Through The Country" came out in 2008- for anyone who has never heard you, can you tell us what they can expect?
They can expect to get a real honest look at country life, the way I see it.
5) Lots of folks already know you through your shows, but also from the airplay that your video for 'Trash In My Trailer," received on CMT- why did you pick that particular song and is that a good introduction to your music?
I thought that was a real fun song and knew the video would be funny as hell to make. I think it is a good introduction to me and my music.
6) We hear your shows are selling-out. Who goes to your shows? What types of age groups, etc.?
The support has been really amazing. You should come see it because it really ranges from ages 8 to 80. I am so excited I made a record that kids, parents and grandparents all like. That has been great.
7) Have you met a lot of radio programmers? How have they responded so far to your music?
I have met a bunch and most of them say, "I love your record I just don't know if my audience will like it." I say, well play it, and let them tell you. It has been a little frustrating because all I want is a chance for folks to hear it. I can live with folks not liking my music, but I sure would like them to get a chance to hear it.
8) What would you do if you were signed by a mainstream major label, but they wanted you to make your music sound, oh how do we say, more vanilla- would you sign?
Well, I don't know why you would want to sign me if you want me to change my music. That is the whole point of music, to have different styles and sounds. I make my music for the fans that are coming to my shows, buying my record, and buying my merchandise. The fans are what matter to me. If they want me to change then they will tell me.
9) You've had musical relationships with Montgomery Gentry and John Michael Montgomery - how did they come about?
I met John Michael through a friend and he said he really liked what I was doing. That's when I knew I was heading in the right direction because he is a legend and a true country music fan. If he liked it and could relate, I knew it would work. John Michael took it to Eddie and Troy and we all became friends. They have all been so supportive of my music, and me and I can't thank them enough.
10) You've written with a wide range of people- from Jamey Johnson, to Jeremy Popoff of Lit, plus hip-hop writer Attitude, and I am betting many more- what's it like to write with such a diverse group of people?
It has been such a blessing because I have learned so much. They all write different and are so talented. I think you can learn something from anyone if you open your mind a little.
Bonus Questions
1) What do you like to listen to personally when you're not working?
I like to listen to anything that is real. I can tell when there is passion and soul in the music and that is what I want to hear.
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