The discography of Colt Ford, the American country‑rap recording artist, comprises a series of studio albums, collaborative projects, extended plays, and singles released primarily through the independent label Average Joes Entertainment. The following overview reflects information that has been documented in reputable music industry sources such as Billboard, AllMusic, and the artist’s official releases.
Studio albums
| Year | Title | Label | US Billboard 200 peak | US Top Country Albums peak |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Ride Through the Country | Average Joes | 33 | 2 |
| 2009 | Cowboys, Sisters, Rascals & Outlaws | Average Joes | 115 | 14 |
| 2010 | Chicken & Biscuits | Average Joes | 31 | 2 |
| 2012 | Every Chance I Get | Average Joes | 71 | 13 |
| 2015 | Thanks for Listening | Average Joes | 41 | 5 |
| 2021 | Love Hope Faith | Average Joes | — | — |
Chart positions are shown where reported by Billboard; “—” indicates that a peak position was not recorded in the consulted sources.
Collaborative and compilation projects
| Year | Title | Partner(s) / Notes | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Mud Digger | Various artists; Colt Ford appears on multiple tracks | Average Joes |
| 2012 | Love Songs for the Lone Ranger | Collaboration with Dustin Lynch (single) | Average Joes |
| 2017 | 13 | Features numerous guest vocalists; credited as a Colt Ford album | Average Joes |
These releases are listed for completeness; they are not classified as primary studio albums.
Extended plays (EPs)
| Year | Title | Label |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Fresh Outta College | Average Joes |
| 2013 | The Outlaw 6 (with The Lacs) | Average Joes |
Singles
Colt Ford has released a number of singles that have charted on Billboard’s Country Airplay, Hot Country Songs, and Rap Albums charts. Notable entries include:
- “Cruise Around” (featuring John Michael Montgomery) – 2008; peaked at #31 on Hot Country Songs.
- “Dirt Road Anthem” (cover; featuring Jake O’Connor) – 2011; chart performance not listed in major Billboard categories.
- “The High” – 2012; entered the Country Airplay chart (position not documented in available sources).
- “Drivin’ Around Song” – 2015; did not chart on Billboard but received airplay on country radio stations.
Music videos
A selection of Colt Ford’s singles has been accompanied by music videos released through platforms such as YouTube and CMT. Prominent videos include “Cruise Around,” “Ride Through the Country,” and “Drivin’ Around Song.” Exact counts of videos vary by source; the artist’s official channel lists over a dozen visual releases as of 2023.
Overall impact
Colt Ford’s discography reflects his role in pioneering the “country‑rap” or “hick‑hop” subgenre, blending southern hip‑hop production with country instrumentation and lyrical themes. His releases have achieved modest commercial success, especially on the Top Country Albums and Rap Albums charts, and have contributed to the growth of Average Joes Entertainment as a notable independent label within both country and hip‑hop markets.