Colt Ford

For some country stars, living with chronic illness is simply a fact of life.

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"It was a blessing to have my daddy," Ford begins.

Jason Aldean has a fiery on stage persona, but according to his friend, it hides a much different side.

Coming so close to death has changed his life.

Even a heart attack hasn't slowed Colt Ford down.

Brantley Gilbert fulfilled a rowdy promise by jumping into the crowd during a show with Colt Ford.

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Country stars often sing about broken hearts, but for some, those lyrics might hit a little bit close to home.

From his hospital bed, Colt Ford shared good news and bad news.

Friends like Brantley Gilbert also shared positive news on social media.

The pioneering country singer had just played Dierks Bentley's Whiskey Row in Gilbert, Ariz.