Country music singer Colt Ford suffered a heart attack while performing at the Whiskey Row nightclub in Arizona on Thursday night. According to reports from “TMZ,” Ford appeared to be stable during his energetic two-and-a-half-hour performance, which included a rendition of his hit song “Cricket On A Line.”
After thanking his musicians and leaving the stage without any apparent issues, Ford experienced the heart attack. Paramedics and police quickly intervened at the bar after an officer alerted them about a person passing out. Ford was rushed to Banner Desert Medical Center in Arizona, where he was initially in stable condition. However, he was transferred to the Mayo Clinic in Scottsdale on Friday and remains in critical condition.
Colt Ford, whose real name is Jason Farris Brown, is known for blending country and rap music. He has charted on Hot Country Songs multiple times and has collaborated with artists like Brantley Gilbert. Ford initially pursued a career in professional golf before transitioning to music, releasing his debut album “Ride Through the Country” in 2008.
Fans and the music community are sending their thoughts and prayers to Colt Ford as he continues to receive medical care at the Mayo Clinic in Scottsdale. Stay tuned for updates on his condition.