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Fox News
15-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Fox News
Country star Colt Ford admits one thing fans don't know about Jason Aldean
Colt Ford is revealing a side of country star Jason Aldean that fans rarely see. In a candid conversation with Fox News Digital, Ford peeled back the curtain on his fellow country superstars he's collaborated with -- including the late Toby Keith -- and shared the one thing that fans may not know about Aldean. "People get confused with the whole artist thing," Ford told Fox News Digital in an interview. "These artists … they're just regular dudes, too." He reflected on late country legend Keith, as he described him as "larger than life" but still "just a regular guy" when the spotlight wasn't on him. Ford mirrored the same sentiments for Aldean. "Hell, Jason Aldean's shy," Ford admitted. "I mean, he's a great guy, but he's shy if he doesn't know you, and people don't understand that because they just see the stage side, you know." Although fans may be surprised by Aldean's off-stage persona, Ford insisted that the "Dirt Road Anthem" singer is much more reserved behind his high-energy concerts. "A lot of those artists are not like that off-stage. A lot of guys are just more reserved or more chill." WATCH: COUNTRY STAR COLT FORD DISHES ON ONE THING FANS DON'T KNOW ABOUT JASON ALDEAN The "Hell Out of It" singer, known for blending country and hip-hop, has bonded with other artists during the course of his music career, including Jelly Roll. Ford shared with Fox News Digital how he "encouraged" Jelly Roll on his weight-loss journey. "I'm seeing my buddy Jelly Roll losing a bunch of weight… I've encouraged him. I saw him and I was like, 'Dude, stay after it.'" "You feel like you could do anything when you're up there doing it and you don't realize the effect it's having on you… I didn't know because I've been big for a little while. It's like, 'Oh, wow, I feel completely different. I didn't know I could feel that way.'" Ford added, "It hasn't broken my spirit for sure… if anything, it's strengthened it." The "Slow Ride" singer recently suffered a health crisis that led him to an eight-day coma in April 2024. He credited God for a second chance at life after he revealed he "died 2 times" from a near-fatal heart attack. WATCH: COLT FORD CREDITS GOD FOR SECOND CHANCE AFTER NEAR-FATAL HEART ATTACK Ford told Fox News Digital that once he woke up from his coma, he told himself this was a sign from God. "God just told me, I need to sit down and pay attention to what's going on around me," Ford, 54, said. "And I think try to use it for … something as positive as I can … no matter what it is, I'm meant to have that second chance. That just doesn't happen. You know? … It is such a gift. I realize how precious some things are now, and it makes me focus a little bit differently."
USA Today
11-02-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Jason Aldean announces 2025 Full Throttle Tour. Here's when he's coming to Florida
Jason Aldean announces 2025 Full Throttle Tour. Here's when he's coming to Florida Show Caption Hide Caption ACM Awards: Jason Aldean talks about honoring Toby Keith Jason Aldean talks about honoring Toby Keith Country music star Jason Aldean is hitting the road on his 2025 Full Throttle Tour, kicking off on May 23 in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio. Aldean announced his tour following President Donald Trump's inauguration. Here's what to know about the singer's ties to Florida and his upcoming tour. Who is Jason Aldean? Country star has home in Florida Jason Aldine Williams, known professionally as Jason Aldean, is a country singer from Macon, Georgia. He broke out on the country music scene and has amassed hits such as 'Dirt Road Anthem,' 'That's What Tequila Does,' 'She's Country,' 'Got What I Got,' 'Burnin' It Down' and 'Big Green Tractor." He caused a stir in 2023 when he released his controversial song "Try That in a Small Town." The song was scrutinized for the song and music video, which were perceived as portraying a pro-gun violence stance and lynching sentiments. The performer called those references "meritless and dangerous." Country Music Television even pulled the music video from its rotation following its release, a CMT spokesperson confirmed to USA TODAY. The network stopped showing the music video due to it being perceived as "in favor of gun violence and lynching." Despite his Georgia roots, Aldean calls Florida home and purchased a $10.2 million mansion on Hutchinson Island in February 2022. The oceanfront property boasts 7,317 square feet, four bedrooms and six bathrooms on just under 1 acre. 'I grew up in Macon, I was born there and raised there with my mom, my parents divorced when I was three, my mom stayed in Macon and my dad lived in Florida,' Aldean told Music Mayhem in 2022. 'So I kind of grew up in both places and anytime it starts getting warm I like to be at the beach somewhere and it's kind of my happy place. And so I'll probably always have a house down there somewhere, it's just kind of my favorite place to be.' A year later, Aldean snagged a vacant 0.91-acre lot next to his home for $2.68 million on Aug. 14. The properties were bought by The W Real Estate Trust, based in Nashville, according to the Martin County Property Appraiser's Office. That trust was the seller of Aldean's home on St. George Island in Franklin County, Florida. Since purchasing his home in 2022, Aldean has taken advantage of the Treasure Coast's coastal access and taken his kids out on charter fishing trips. Most recently, Aldean took his 7-year-old son, Memphis, to fish for a half-day with Capt. Tony Ettari, leaving Sailfish Marina Stuart and fishing about 8 miles offshore. Aldean helped Memphis reel in king mackerel and mahi-mahi, Ettari said. Jason Aldean's 'Full Throttle Tour' includes 2 Florida dates Aldean will end his tour in two Florida cities. Fans of the singer can see him perform on his first stop in Tampa at the MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre on Oct. 3. Can't make it? Try his final tour stop at the iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre on Oct. 4. It is located at 601-7 Sainsburys Way in West Palm Beach. Check out the dates for Aldean's 2025 Full Throttle tour below May 23 — Cuyahoga Falls, OH @ Blossom Music Center May 24 — Toronto, ON @ Budweiser Stage May 25 — Saratoga Springs, NY @ Broadview Stage at SPAC May 30 — Boston, MA @ Fenway Park July 17 — Tulsa, OK @ BOK Center July 18 — Rogers, AR @ Walmart AMP July 19 — St. Louis, MO @ Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre July 24 — Albuquerque, NM @ Isleta Amphitheater July 25 — Denver, CO @ Ball Arena July 26 — Salt Lake City, UT @ Utah First Credit Union Amphitheatre Aug 7 — Nashville, TN @ Bridgestone Arena Aug 8 — Noblesville, IN @ Ruoff Music Center Aug 9 — Pittsburgh, PA @ The Pavilion at Star Lake Aug 14 — Dallas, TX @ Dos Equis Pavilion Aug 15 — Houston, TX @ The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion presented by Huntsman Aug 16 — Austin, TX @ Moody Center Aug 21 — Raleigh, NC @ Coastal Credit Union Music Park Aug 22 — Charlotte, NC @ PNC Music Pavilion Aug 23 — Alpharetta, GA @ Ameris Bank Amphitheatre Sept 4 — Grand Rapids, MI @ Van Andel Arena Sept 5 — Green Bay, WI @ Resch Center Sept 11 — Detroit, MI @ Pine Knob Music Theatre Sept 13 — Tinley Park, IL @ Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre Sept 18 — Lincoln, NE @ Pinnacle Bank Arena Sept 19 — Des Moines, IA @ Wells Fargo Arena Sept 20 — Sioux Falls, SD @ Denny Sanford PREMIER Center Sept 25 — Lafayette, LA @ CAJUNDOME Sept 26 — Birmingham, AL @ Coca-Cola Amphitheater Sept 27 — Charleston, SC @ Credit One Stadium Oct 3 — Tampa, FL @ MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre Oct 4 — West Palm Beach, FL @ iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre Who is touring with Jason Aldean in 2025? Aldean's tour will feature special guests Nate Smith, RaeLynn and Dee Jay Silver. How do I get tickets to Jason Aldean 2025 concerts? Tickets went on sale Jan. 24 for most concerts; West Palm Beach's presale starts Feb. 19 at 10 a.m. Here are the best websites for buying tickets to Aldean's 2025 tour: How much are tickets to Jason Aldean's tour? Aldean's ticket prices range from $59.75 to $179.75, depending on the seat. What can I bring inside the amphitheaters? Tampa No bag will be allowed in the venue unless it meets these requirements: For Plastic, Vinyl, or PVC bags (clear) they must be no larger than 12' x 6' x 12'. For small clutch bags (doesn't need to be clear), they can be no larger than 6' x 9'. For a contactless experience, this venue has gone cashless. They will accept credit, debit, or mobile pay with Apple Pay or Google Pay. The following items are allowed inside of the venue: Blankets Cameras — nonprofessional only, no detachable lenses Umbrellas No outside lawn chairs will be allowed into the building, they will be available for rental for guests on the lawn. West Palm Beach No bag will be allowed in the venue unless it meets these requirements: For Plastic, Vinyl, or PVC bags (clear) they must be no larger than 12' x 6' x 12'. For small clutch bags (doesn't need to be clear), they can be no larger than 6' x 9'. The following items are allowed to be brought into the venue: Blankets Cameras – nonprofessional only, no detachable lenses Food – in a clear, 1-gallon ziplock bag Water – up to 1 gallon in a factory-sealed or empty bottle Umbrellas- small/parasol No outside lawn chairs will be allowed into the building, they will be available for rental for guests on the lawn. Did Jason Aldean perform at Donald Trump's inauguration? Aldean performed at the Liberty Ball at the Walter J. Washington Convention Center on Jan. 20 after President Donald Trump's inauguration in Washington, D.C. The hour-long performance was part of the festivities at one of three inaugural balls. Aldean's performance adds to his support of the president. During Trump's re-election campaign. The two have been friendly since at least 2022 when Aldean posted on Instagram that he spent New Year's Eve at Trump's Florida home. On July 18, Aldean and his wife, Brittany Kerr, sat beside Trump at the Republican National Convention. He also introduced Trump at an Oct. 23 rally in Georgia, his home state.
Yahoo
08-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Country star Colt Ford sheds 60 pounds, switches diet after heart attack left him in 8-day coma
Country music star Colt Ford is switching up his diet after he suffered a heart attack last April. The "Slow Ride" singer shared that he ditched certain food and drinks, including fried chicken and Mountain Dew, since his health crisis left him in an 8-day coma. Ford explained that for his 55th birthday he turned down his wife's invitation to a famous dining establishment for the sake of his health. Country Star Colt Ford Says He 'Died Two Times' After Suffering A Heart Attack "When I woke up, my wife Megan goes, 'I'll take you to Waffle House,'" he told People. "And I said, 'Nah, I don't want to go.' That's when I knew I had won. I broke the habit." Read On The Fox News App Ford, who co-wrote fellow country star Jason Aldean's popular song "Dirt Road Anthem," and has collaborated with Toby Keith, described how his healthier lifestyle allowed him to shed 60 pounds. "I'm wearing a 32-inch waist now instead of 44 — but I've told everybody there's much easier diets," Ford joked. "I'm looking at it as a blessing. I'm going to be healthier than I've ever been." The pro golfer-turned-country star admitted that fried chicken and Mountain Dew were his go-to food choices and admitted he used to weigh 340 pounds at one point. Country Star Colt Ford's Condition 'Steadily Improving' After Suffering Heart Attack "I loved that stuff," he confessed. "I was a terrible eater." Ford, who's currently 190 pounds, shared how he opted for healthier options at fast food restaurants. "I've changed everything. If I go by Whataburger, I'll eat a grilled chicken sandwich. I don't do all the fries and stuff," he said. "McDonald's used to be my s--- and I loved it, but I haven't even craved it." Like What You're Reading? Click Here For More Entertainment News In 2022, the country star was diagnosed with an autoimmune disease that causes muscle weakness, myasthenia gravis. Last April, Ford said he "died twice" after he had a heart attack following his performance in Phoenix, Arizona. He flatlined twice and underwent 10-hour surgery before being placed on an extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) machine for a week, Ford told People. After being hospitalized and then going to rehab for two months, Ford called his experience "life-changing." "My doctor said, 'I have no idea how you survived.'" "God has more for me to do," Ford concluded. "For some reason he saw fit to give me another chance, so I intend to do something positive with it." In May 2024, Ford detailed what he could remember from his heart attack during an interview on the "Big D & Bubba" show. Click Here To Sign Up For The Entertainment Newsletter "I didn't even remember coming out here to do a show in Phoenix, and apparently we played this great, sold-out show, and it was incredible," Ford said in a phone interview at the time. "I walked back to the bus, texted my fiancée, 'Hi baby,' and fell over dead. I died two times. Luckily, my band came out to check on me. … All of a sudden, that's when all hell broke loose." Around the time of his health crisis, Ford played a show at Dierks Bentley's Whiskey Row in Gilbert, Arizona, his representative said in a statement provided to Fox News Digital at the time. At one point, he was in "stable, but critical condition in the ICU." He admitted that after texting his fiancée, "I don't remember anything." Ford was told he was transferred to another hospital that could provide better care, and he "died on the way over" to that center, but medics "brought me back, saved my life." "The Lord had more for me to do, more music for me to make, hopefully more differences to make in some people's lives," he remarked. Fox News Digital's Tracy Wright contributed to this article source: Country star Colt Ford sheds 60 pounds, switches diet after heart attack left him in 8-day coma
Fox News
06-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Fox News
Country star Colt Ford sheds 60 pounds, switches diet after heart attack left him in 8-day coma
Country music star Colt Ford is switching up his diet after he suffered a heart attack last April. The "Slow Ride" singer shared that he ditched certain food and drinks, including fried chicken and Mountain Dew, since his health crisis left him in an 8-day coma. Ford explained that for his 55th birthday he turned down his wife's invitation to a famous dining establishment for the sake of his health. "When I woke up, my wife Megan goes, 'I'll take you to Waffle House,'" he told People. "And I said, 'Nah, I don't want to go.' That's when I knew I had won. I broke the habit." Ford, who co-wrote fellow country star Jason Aldean's popular song "Dirt Road Anthem," and has collaborated with Toby Keith, described how his healthier lifestyle allowed him to shed 60 pounds. "I'm wearing a 32-inch waist now instead of 44 — but I've told everybody there's much easier diets," Ford joked. "I'm looking at it as a blessing. I'm going to be healthier than I've ever been." The pro golfer-turned-country star admitted that fried chicken and Mountain Dew were his go-to food choices and admitted he used to weigh 340 pounds at one point. "I loved that stuff," he confessed. "I was a terrible eater." Ford, who's currently 190 pounds, shared how he opted for healthier options at fast food restaurants. "I've changed everything. If I go by Whataburger, I'll eat a grilled chicken sandwich. I don't do all the fries and stuff," he said. "McDonald's used to be my s--- and I loved it, but I haven't even craved it." In 2022, the country star was diagnosed with an autoimmune disease that causes muscle weakness, myasthenia gravis. Last April, Ford said he "died twice" after he had a heart attack following his performance in Phoenix, Arizona. He flatlined twice and underwent 10-hour surgery before being placed on an extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) machine for a week, Ford told People. After being hospitalized and then going to rehab for two months, Ford called his experience "life-changing." "My doctor said, 'I have no idea how you survived.'" "God has more for me to do," Ford concluded. "For some reason he saw fit to give me another chance, so I intend to do something positive with it." In May 2024, Ford detailed what he could remember from his heart attack during an interview on the "Big D & Bubba" show. "I didn't even remember coming out here to do a show in Phoenix, and apparently we played this great, sold-out show, and it was incredible," Ford said in a phone interview at the time. "I walked back to the bus, texted my fiancée, 'Hi baby,' and fell over dead. I died two times. Luckily, my band came out to check on me. … All of a sudden, that's when all hell broke loose." Around the time of his health crisis, Ford played a show at Dierks Bentley's Whiskey Row in Gilbert, Arizona, his representative said in a statement provided to Fox News Digital at the time. At one point, he was in "stable, but critical condition in the ICU." He admitted that after texting his fiancée, "I don't remember anything." Ford was told he was transferred to another hospital that could provide better care, and he "died on the way over" to that center, but medics "brought me back, saved my life." "The Lord had more for me to do, more music for me to make, hopefully more differences to make in some people's lives," he remarked.
