Colt Ford, who has made a name for himself by blending his two favorite genres of music -- hip-hop and country -- into one style, is getting ready to release his sophomore album. Called 'Chicken and Biscuits,' the Georgia native says the entire project is a labor of love.

"I never thought I could make a record like 'Chicken and Biscuits,'" he tells CMT. "I pushed myself so hard in writing and finding the songs for the record, and I was blessed to write with some of the greatest songwriters in the world. To be able to make a second album that I feel is better than the first and still maintain who I am as an artist ...wow! That was my goal, and I hope the fans agree because I gave it all I have."

The album, which includes guest vocals by Josh Gracin, Randy Houser, Joe Nichols, James Otto and Darryl Worley, hits shelves April 20.

Once a professional golfer, the self-described "funny, fat white dude" is on the road promoting his new music.

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