Declaration of Independence

The rising Mississippi River has forced this year's Quincy Fourth of July Fireworks display to be moved from the riverfront to the Illinois Veterans Home this Thursday night. Other than the location thing should be going on as scheduled.

Chances are Colt Ford is walking around with a big ol’ smile spread across his face today. The country rapper’s fourth studio album, ‘Declaration of Independence,’ hit stores last week, and the numbers are in. Fans proved once again that they love them some Colt Ford — the album debuted at No. 1 on the country album’s chart.

On previous albums, Colt Ford backed himself into a tight corner, insisting he’s not rap while spitting rap-like messages of country life, love and fun. The singer admits that by aiming to please everyone, he left most feeling a few bites short of a full meal. This isn’t a problem on ‘Declaration of Independence.’

We continue our "Get to Know Ya" series with one of the most unique artists in country music these days, Colt Ford.  You may know Colt as one of the co-writers of the massive hit "Dirt Road Anthem" (as made famous by Jason Aldean).  Colt (and friends) will be performing in Shelbina this Saturday night and we appreciate him taking some time to visit with us.