Country Singer Colt Ford Describes Traumatic Heart Attack: ‘Lord had More for Me’
By Movieguide® Contributor
After a performance in Phoenix, Arizona, in April, country singer Colt Ford suffered a heart attack.
Ford says he has no memory of what happened after the show but knows his body underwent a “traumatic, crazy experience.”
“I didn’t even remember coming out here to do a show in Phoenix, and apparently we played this great, sold-out show, and it was incredible,” Ford said in a phone interview on the “Big D & Bubba” show. “I walked back to the bus, texted my fiancée, ‘Hi baby,’ and fell over dead.”
“I died two times. Luckily, my band came out to check on me…All of a sudden, that’s when all hell broke loose,” he described.
Movieguide® reported on April 10:
After suffering from a heart attack following a performance last week, country singer and rapper Colt Ford is in stable condition, though he remains in the ICU.
“Ford remains in the ICU, with his condition steadily improving in a positive direction,” his team said in a statement. “At this time, his family is requesting privacy and appreciates your continued thoughts and prayers.”
The country star suffered a heart attack on April 5 after performing at the Dierks Bentley Whiskey Row venue in Gilbert, Arizona. He has been receiving his treatment at the Intensive Care Unit at the Banner Desert Medical Center in Mesa, Arizona.
After being revived twice, Ford has a new outlook on life.
“The Lord had more for me to do, more music for me to make, hopefully more differences to make in some people’s lives,” he explained.
After the incident, Ford provided a video update via Instagram.
“Thank you all for all the love, the prayers, the comments, the messages,” Ford said in the video. “I got a long way to go but I promise you this old country boy will get back. It probably won’t be this year. I hate I have to miss all these shows, but I’m coming back.”
Many fans and fellow artists commented, offering their prayers and encouragement.
“Praying for you brother 🙏🏻 man my heart sunk when I heard the news. Im glad you’re okay. You’re a pioneer Mr.Ford,” fellow country artist Ryan Upchurch wrote.
“Love you brother! So thankful prayers were answered. The world still needs you here 🖤,” country singer Sam Grow commented.
