Colt Ford, born Jason Farris Brown on August 27, 1970, in Athens, Georgia, is an American country rap artist known for his unique blend of country music and hip-hop. Before his music career, he was a professional golfer, but his passion for music led him to pursue a different path. Ford co-founded Average Joes Entertainment and released his debut album, *Ride Through the Country*, in 2008, which helped popularize the country rap genre. He is recognized for his collaborations with several prominent country artists and his focus on themes of rural life and Southern culture in his music.