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Highlights And Interviews From The Colt Ford Celebrity Golf Classic

DSC_0290FOCUS had the pleasure of being invited to cover the 2nd annual Colt Ford Celebrity Golf Classic just outside of Atlanta at the beautiful Chateau Elan Winery & Resort. All money raised during the event went to support St. Jude Children’s Hospital.

The weekend featured a fun pairing party the night before the golfing event and a day of golfing with many celebrities present including Colt Ford, Charles Kelley of Lady Antebellum, Sister Hazel, Jamey Johnson, Laura Bell Bundy, Tyler Farr, LoCash Cowboys, The LACS, Josh Kelley, and many others! Following the full day of golfing was a celebration party featuring a 3-hour long jam by all of the artists participating.

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Awesome October for Average Joes Entertainment Company Celebrates Fifth-Year Anniversary With New Releases, Milestone Achievements

October 2013 marks the 5th Anniversary of Average Joes Entertainment. In the five years since the solely independent entertainment company opened its doors, Average Joes has achieved numerous milestones including a #1 Billboard Top Country Album, 1 million Colt Ford Facebook fans and hundreds of millions of roster YouTube views.

This month the company is primed to release the long-awaited new album from Bubba Sparxxx, “ Pain Management,” new videos from Rehab’s Demun Jones (“The Muddy Muddy,”) Charlie Farley featuring Daniel Lee (“Backwoods Boys,”) and Lenny Cooper f/Charlie  Farley ( “Country Folks Anthem.”) In addition, Colt Ford is currently touring nationwide with Florida-Georgia Line in support of his new album, “ Ride Through the Country (Revisited) ,” and LoCash Cowboys just released their newest single, ” Best Seat in the House.

“I’m proud of what we’ve been able to accomplish, and how we’ve grown,” stated AJE CEO, Shannon Houchins. “We’ve got some exciting new projects on the horizon next year, and a solid team in place.”

Average Joes and affiliated labels’ growing roster of artists and projects includes Colt Ford, Montgomery Gentry, The LACS, LoCash Cowboys, Bubba Sparxxx, JB and The Moonshine Band, JJ Lawhorn, Charlie Farley, Lenny Cooper, the Mud Digger Series, Moonshine Bandits, Demun Jones, Daniel Lee, Sarah Ross and Redneck Social Club.

About Average Joes Entertainment
Average Joes Entertainment launched in 2008 with flagship artist Colt Ford.  Since its inception, the entertainment company has expanded to housing three labels, a management company, a publishing entity and a film and television production company.  Founded by CEO Shannon Houchins, the Nashville-based entertainment company focuses on a grassroots approach, availability of product and cross-promotional opportunities to expand artist visibility.  For more information, visit  www.averagejoesent.com.

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Colt Ford & Friends Celebrity Golf Classic For St. Jude

Colt FordCountry star, Georgia native and former professional golfer, Colt Ford, is hosting his second annual “Colt Ford & Friends Celebrity Golf Classic” on September 23 at the luxurious Château Élan Winery & Resort just outside of Atlanta, GA.  A portion of the proceeds will benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital to help continue their mission to advance cures, and means of prevention, for pediatric catastrophic diseases through research and treatment. This fundraising event includes a celebrity long drive competition, silent auction, and golf tournament  followed by an All-Star Jam in the evening.  Continue Reading →

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Live Nation Labs Presents Colt Ford Live At SXSW At Skype’s Mobile Lounge Saturday, March 16

Colt Ford, SXSW

Average Joes Entertainment recording artist Colt Ford will be featured at SXSW live on stage at Skype’s Mobile Lounge at the Live Nation House located at The Belmont, W. 6th & Lavaca, Austin, Texas on Saturday, March 16, at 11:40 pm CT.

Credited for being at the forefront of a new genre-blending movement in country music, the stop in Austin follows a month-long sold-out tour opening for Eric Church in Canada.  “I’m really excited to have the opportunity to perform at Skype’s Mobile Lounge by Live Nation at SXSW,” states Ford. “I feel right at home amongst my fellow independent artists and couldn’t be more honored to be part of Live Nation Labs’ event.”

This year at SXSW, Skype and Live Nation are creating a one-of-a kind technology-driven music experience.  Skype’s Mobile Lounge will feature some of the top up-and-coming artists in the world and will give fans the ability to experience the future of the convergence of music and technology.  Fans will use Skype technology in new ways such as opportunities to chat with artists, access to the shows and more.  One way fans will be able to get a taste of this in the days leading up to Skype’s Mobile Lounge at SXSW is through Live Nation’s original web series, “The Road to SXSW 2013,” which will feature Colt Ford and other artists video-chatting via Skype with Live Nation’s Music Editor, Breesays.

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Tyler Farr Goes “Redneck Crazy”

Tyler Farr

With his new single “Redneck Crazy” now at radio, Columbia Nashville newcomer Tyler Farr has witnessed many ‘redneck crazy’ moments in his years on the road. He spent his teenage years, side stage at George Jones concerts watching his step-dad play guitar for the country legend and more recently, playing over 200 shows opening for Colt Ford.

“Yeah man, I saw just about everything you can imagine on the road and a jealous boyfriend or girlfriend was at the root of a lot of them,” said Tyler. “I’ve been there myself too but luckily the Yankee candle flying through the air didn’t hit me in the head,” he laughed. “This thing called love makes people nuts and makes you go ‘redneck crazy.’ So when I heard this song, I knew instantly I wanted to record it.” The song was written by Josh Kear, Mark Irwin and Chris Tompkins. Purchase the single here: http://smarturl.it/redneckcrazy.

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CMT and Average Joes Entertainment to Host Live Stream Event on February 28

Live Performances by Colt Ford, Montgomery Gentry, JB and the Moonshine Band and More

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CMT and Average Joes Entertainment invite fans to party with Colt Ford and friends live from Center Stage in downtown Nashville from 10:30-12:00 midnight CT, Thursday, February 28, 2013, at an exclusive 90-minute live stream event at www.coltpartylive.cmt.com, CMT’s official Facebook page or CMT.com via mobile devices.  The event, taking place during Nashville’s annual Country Radio Seminar (CRS), is emceed by CMT’s SVP of Music Strategy Leslie Fram and will feature exclusive performances by Montgomery Gentry, Colt Ford, JB and the Moonshine Band, The LACS, JJ Lawhorn, LoCash Cowboys and Colt Ford. The FREE, 21+ event is open to the public for the first 250 people and all CRS attendees.

“CMT is committed to showcasing the latest and greatest country music to our fans, on multiple screens,” said Leslie Fram, SVP of Music Strategy, CMT.  “Everyone in Nashville knows what a party CRS is, so the live stream with Average Joes’ dynamic roster is the perfect chance to pull back the curtain.”

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“This Is NRA Country” Announces Colt Ford As Artist Of The Month

Colt FordCountry music star Colt Ford has been chosen as the NRA Country Artist Of The Month for December. Simultaneously, he is also celebrating his first nomination as “Breakthrough Artist of the Year” on the fan-voted Fox television broadcast of the American Country Awards live from Las Vegas on December 10, at 8:00 pm ET/PT.

His latest album, Declaration Of Independence, which debuted at #1 on Billboard’s Country Album chart, is one of the most noteworthy country releases of the year. He closes out the year, joining some of country music’s biggest artists in teaming up with NRA Country to celebrate his support of our brave men and women in uniform, appreciation for the great outdoors, and love of family.

“I have lived my life and built my career around core values my parents instilled in me: love of God, family, friends, America, and hard work.  I share those ideals with my NRA Country family. I embrace the chance to be a role model for my kids and all of the other young country kids who are the future of this great nation. God Bless America. My Name is Colt Ford and I am NRA Country.”

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Average Joes Entertainment Releases First Holiday Collection An Average Joes Muddy Christmas

Featuring Colt Ford, The LACS, Montgomery Gentry, John Anderson and More

An Average Joe's Muddy ChristmasAverage Joes Entertainment’s first holiday collection, An Average Joes Muddy Christmas, part of the Mud Digger album series, is now available at Walmart, Best Buy, FYE and all online retail outlets for $9.99.  An Average Joes Muddy Christmas was produced by the label’s own Shannon “Fat Shann” Houchins and features holiday classics and original songs from Average Joes’ artists including Colt Ford, The LACS, Montgomery Gentry, as well as John Anderson and more.

From Colt Ford’s, “Home For Christmas,” a song from Colt’s heart about slowing down and being thankful for family & friends, to The LACS’ lighthearted “Santa in a 4-Wheel Drive,” which finds Santa’s sleigh slingin’ in the Mud, to the timeless classic, “Do You Hear What I Hear,” by Josh Gracin, “An Average Joes Muddy Christmas” offers a diverse collection of holiday songs.

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Nashville’s Average Joe’s Entertainment Partners with CountryGirl Cocktails to Release New Cocktail Line

Average Joe’s Entertainment, home of Colt Ford and other up-and-comers on the country music scene, has partnered with CountryGirl Cocktails and Incubrands to launch a new ready-to-drink cocktail line. CountryGirl Cocktails adds a refreshing twist to any occasion with Lemonade, Peach Sweet Tea and Margarita low-calorie cocktails.

To help get the party started, CountryGirl Cocktails and Average Joes Entertainment will offer free music downloads online at www.countrygirlcocktails.com along with VIP tickets and meet-and-greet packages. In addition to fan favorite Colt Ford, artists such as Matt Stillwell, The Lacs, and Lauren Briant are teaming up to offer free music courtesy of CountryGirl Cocktails.

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Album Review: Waylon: The Music Inside Vol. II

Waylon: The Music Inside Vol. IIIn December, Focus was able to cover the Waylon Jennings Tribute at the SiriusXM station in Nashville promoting the new tribute Album, “Waylon: The Music Inside Vol. II.” Well, now we got a chance to finally hear it! And it’s everything a true country fan could hope for.

Blending classic Waylon tunes with more contemporary production, the album features 11 songs covered by some great country names. Each artist pays wonderful tribute to the legend, while making the song distinctively his or her own.

One highlight of the album includes Mama by Jessi Colter, a heartfelt song she performed at the tribute that almost had Bocephus choking up. Jewel covers a beautiful version of Dreaming My Dreams with You, and Colt Ford puts his own rap spin on Only Daddy That Will Walk the Line.

Other standouts include Lonesome, Onry, and Mean by Dierks Bentley, I Ain’t Livin’ Long Like This by Justin Moore, and Love of the Common People by Josh Thompson. Each of these sounds as though the artist cut the original. I could certainly hear any of these songs making their way into these artist’s respective set lists.

Albums like this are a great way to introduce contemporary country fans to music they may not listen to. Sure, country has transformed over the years, but what better way to bridge the gap between the newer material and the material that paved the way. Not to mention, we’re keeping Waylon’s memory alive and well.

The album will be available for pre-order January 24, and in-stores February 7.

Waylon: The Music Inside Vol. II track listing: 

1. Lonesome, Onry, and Mean – Dierks Bentley

2. Waymore’s Blues – Hank Williams Jr.

3. Good Ol’ Boys (Dukes of Hazzard Theme Song) – Montgomery Gentry

4. I Ain’t Livin’ Long Like This – Justin Moore

5. Bob Willis is Still the King – Jack Ingram

6. Only Daddy That Will Walk the Line – Colt Ford

7. Rainy Day Woman – Pat Green

8. Love of the Common People – Josh Thompson

9. Mama – Jessi Colter

10. Dreaming My Dreams With You – Jewel

Bonus Track

11. A Long Time Ago – Wyatt McCubbin

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