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Taking center stage at the 2023 Antelope County Fair will be a country singer/songwriter/rapper known for his work on and off stage.

Georgia native Colt Ford, known for mixing country and rap will headline the event.

Born Jason Farris Brown, Ford assumed his stage name while releasing his debut album in 2008.

One of his biggest songs, "Dirt Road Anthem," was later recorded by Brantly Gilbert and again by Jason Aldean.

Ford penned the theme song for the Professional Bull Riders Association.

He's released seven albums, with his most recent hit single, "Country As Truck," which debuted in August.