Nashville, TN, August 12, ’14…..Average
Joes Entertainment is celebrating a major milestone with the
announcement that Colt Ford’s single, “Drivin’ Around Song,” f/Jason
Aldean, has been certified Gold by the RIAA. A significant achievement
for any record label, especially one that is wholly independent,
“Drivin’ Around Song” is featured on Ford’s #1 Billboard album, “Declaration Of Independence,” released in August 2012.
“So many people were instrumental in the success of this record,” commented Ford. “I want to specifically thank John Marks at The Highway for
leading the way, as well as all the FM and AM stations across the
country who played it, Jason Aldean for lending his brilliant vocals to
the song, and Craig Wiseman, Chris Tompkins and Rodney Clawson for
writing a big ole’ hit!”
Tony
Morreale, AJE’s VP Marketing/Promotion remarked, “Colt’s fans are some
of the best and most loyal out there, and they’ve voted with their time
and money, again. Without the fans there is no certification by the
RIAA.”
Most recently, Ford celebrated the release of his fifth studio album, “Thanks For Listening,” which debuted at #2 on Billboard Top Country Albums chart, #1 on Billboard’s Independent Albums Chart, and in the Top 10 on the Billboard Top 200 Albums
chart. In addition, Ford’s first album, “Ride Through The Country,” has
sold an aggregate of 1 million tracks since its release six years ago.