Name: Colt Ford
Start: 2025-08-07T20:00:00-07:00
Location: Ponderosa Lounge & Grill

Colt Ford

The Ponderosa Lounge & Grill is Portland’s biggest and best country western bar, where we have been doing Portland nightlife “Pondo Style” since 1969.

Ponderosa Lounge and Grill

Colt Ford is back! After a life-changing year, he's hitting the road and rocking the Ponderosa stage on 8/7! Don’t miss the comeback!

Ponderosa Lounge & Grill

<h3>Headliner - Colt Ford</h3>Trailblazers veer off the beaten path and break every rule along the way.Colt Ford consistently blazes his own trail. By doing so, the Georgia singer, songwriter, rapper, musician, performer, and co-founder and co-owner of Average Joes Entertainment keeps up pace as country’s preeminent independent maverick.By 2019, Colt built a series of staggering successes as he rose to mainstream notoriety. He notched five consecutive Top 10 debuts on the Billboard Top Country Albums Chart with Declaration of Independence bowing at #1 in 2012. Two years later, Thanks for Listening ascended to the Top 10 of the Top 200, with the album reaching #1 on Billboard Rap &amp; Independent charts. Meanwhile, he lobbed six songs onto the Hot Country Songs Chart with “Back” [feat. Jake Owen] going Top 40. Among many accolades, Ford received a nomination in the category of “Vocal Event of the Year” at the Academy of Country Music Awards for “Cold Beer” with Jamey Johnson.Selling over 3 million albums, attracting millions of followers on social media and hitting 1 billion-plus streams, the country rap pioneer’s dynamic discography spans collaborations with everyone from Toby Keith, Brad Paisley, Keith Urban, and Jermaine Dupri to members of No Doubt, Lit, and Lady Antebellum. Additionally, he co-wrote Jason Aldean’s #1 hit “Dirt Road Anthem” and Brantley Gilbert’s #1 hit “Country Must Be Country Wide” as a behind-the-scenes force in the studio. Moreover, Ford’s solo tradition of genre-blurring continued on Love Hope Faith in 2017 by way of cuts such as “Reload” [feat. Taylor Ray Holbrook].Ford’s latest project, Must Be The Country, which emerged amidst his courageous battle against eye cancer, showcases his deep vocal range and impeccable delivery. Following a rigorous surgery to eliminate the tumor, Ford's resilience shone through as he confronted another obstacle: a diagnosis of Myasthenia Gravis, an autoimmune disorder impacting facial muscles and neural connections. Undeterred by his personal health challenges, Ford has remained an inspiration, continuing to play over 120 shows per year and crafting new projects that are slated for release later this year. His unwavering human spirit permeates his music, demonstrating his unwavering commitment to his artistry.Get more info on Colt Ford by <a href="https://coltford.com/" title="https://coltford.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">visiting his website</a>!

<h3>Opener - Brandon Hartt</h3>Brandon Hartt, a North Carolina native from a large Christian family, found his calling in music after initially aspiring to preach and working in construction with his father. Drawing inspiration from legends like Waylon Jennings and Lynyrd Skynyrd, he developed a unique style that blends country, rap, and gospel. Self-taught through hands-on experience and online courses, Hartt has written and produced a wide range of music, collaborating with artists such as Demun Jones, The Moonshine Bandits, and Ginger Billy, and co-writing with top songwriters like Tim Nichols and Kenny Greenberg.Get more info about Brandon Hartt by <a href="https://www.brandonhartt.com/" title="https://www.brandonhartt.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">visiting his website</a>!

<h3>Come early for a Home Cooked Meal! — Dine in at The Cascade Grill</h3>

Enjoy a hot, home-style dinner before the big show! With all-day breakfast, mountain-sized nachos, and mouth-watering burgers, The Cascade Grill has something for everyone to enjoy before the big show!We encourage all our concert attendees to order off the full menu at the Cascade Grill before entering for the show!<a href="https://jubitz.com/dining-entertainment/cascade-grill/" title="https://jubitz.com/dining-entertainment/cascade-grill/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">See our menu here and learn more about The Cascade Grill!</a>

<h3>Take the elevator home — stay at The Portlander Inn</h3>

Why worry about how you're getting home when you can stay at our on-site hotel? The Portlander Inn welcomes you to Portland with the cozy feel of a true Northwest lodge. All 100 guest rooms offer refrigerators, microwave ovens, coffee pots, free wireless internet, direct-dial phones with voicemail and televisions with complimentary HBO and Showtime premium channels. <a href="http://bit.ly/portlander" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Learn more and book your room here</a>.

Event Policies:ALL PURCHASES ON TICKETS ARE FINAL. There are NO REFUNDS and NO TRANSFERS of tickets with the exception of event cancellations. Support acts are subject to change.No re-entry permitted.21+ event.Questions? Check out the <a href="http://jubitz.com/ponderosa-lounge-country-bar/faqs/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">FAQs</a> on the Ponderosa website for answers to the most common questions.

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