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Colt Ford is back with his best album ever and all it took was a return to his roots.
“I went backwards,” Colt says. “I went back to Ride Through The Country.” Which is not to say Colt simply re-hashed his breakthrough album. Quite the contrary, in fact.
In all, Colt wrote or co-wrote 14 of the album’s 15 tracks. “This album is very real and honest and by far the best record I’ve ever made,” Colt says with pride. “The last two records—I stand up and cheer for them—but I tried to make a lot of people happy on the last two records and I took the edge off of it. On this record I put the edge back on there.”
Those familiar with Colt’s lotta-fun-legacy shouldn’t be surprised that Declaration of Independence is chock-full of good time anthems and left turns. “I hear artists say, ‘I’ve got 10 songs and they’re all singles.’ Well, I don’t know if I want to even hear that record, because that shouldn’t be the case,” Colt contends. “If you did 10 songs and they’re all singles you did a whole album of vanilla. I would prefer to have a few different flavors. Just because something isn’t designed as a single, doesn’t mean it’s not a great song.”
For the legion of fans that have seen Colt’s live shows—over 750,000 did in 2011 alone—“the edge” is what they’ve come to expect. In the same way that a superstar athlete leaves everything he has on the field, Colt knows no other way to perform than to be all in. “I give it everything I’ve got when I go out on stage,” he says. “It’s about the fans. That’s my goal, to reach and touch as many people as I can. I don’t really have any goals beyond that. I’m so blessed and lucky to play music for a living.”
Perhaps it’s that sense of not belonging that allows Colt to connect to his blue-collar fans. “There’s nothing about me that ain’t country,” Colt says with a laugh.
As millions of fans and Colt’s artist friends know, truer words have never been spoken.
I can’t wait to see another Colt Ford concert! The Lac’s were awesome also! I’ve been to many many concert and this concert was definitely top rated with a 2 thumbs up!
Colt Ford put on Such a great show. Our entire group had so much fun!!!
Hands down one of the best concerts I have went to.
Colt and band are first rate musicians who put on an excellent show. The venue (Ponte Vedra Concert Hall) is a great place and Colt had it rocking. This was a great value and a great time!
Always a great show. Have seen him several times and never dissappoints
Colt Ford is a true artist for the people! I have so much respect for him and his music.
The show was great!! Plenty of room was very clear just an overall great show!!
Best show I've ever attended love the atmosphere best place to have a show
We had a great time at the Cone Demin Center. Colt Ford was so amazing! We can't wait to go see him again!!
Colt ford was amazing great performance.. and the opening guy Justin west you need to see him and colt ford put on an amazing night one of the best concerts I’ve been too.
the opening band was not good and played way too long for an opening act. the venue is just so so, the lights went out in the ladies bathroom, they did get them back on. Colt Ford sang everything but his well known songs, bringing out other people and introducing new talent is OK, but when he came on late in my opinion and did not do a solid show. I have seen him before and it was much better
Good time with friends...Loved the energy Colt Ford brought to the stage
Love Daily's Place. Colt is a true patriot. He represents what we hope this country will get back to. Unique combination of country, rock, and hip hop. My wife and I would love to to go to a bar with this guy. But we know that will never happen. Great fun. Nice to see hard working Americans out having a good time.
The music was too loud! I could not understand many of the words the singer was singing because of the louldness of the instruments. There was way too much alcohol flowing at this concert .
We had table reserve seating and while a bit crowded space wise the venue and show ere both awesome!
The concert was amazing! Colt Ford always puts on an awesome show!
My girl friend and I had a great time. And once again Colt Ford put on a great show.
Love seeing Colt Ford every chance I can.. And this time was awesome!
The event was great! CWB's band rocked the house. I could listen to them non-stop and the drummer was very entertaining. Great work guys! PS Love the shoes with lights. I am not a typical country fan and this show turned me on to country music. Dirt Road Anthem is my new favorite song!
Best show ever! What a showman Colt Ford is! One song after the other..High energy! Great Band! Loved every minute of it.Met him and had my picture with him before the show.He was so very nice.
