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Country music star Colt Ford is giving all the glory to God after surviving a near-fatal heart attack that left him in a coma for eight days. The singer, known for hits like Slow Ride<\/em> and Ride Through the Country<\/em>, believes his second chance at life is no accident\u2014it’s part of God’s plan.<\/p>\n

The life-altering event took place last April, just before a scheduled performance in Arizona. Without warning, Ford collapsed from a massive heart attack and was clinically dead twice before making it to the hospital.<\/p>\n

Reflecting on his miraculous survival, Ford, 54, said he immediately recognized God’s hand in his story.<\/p>\n

“God just told me I need to sit down and pay attention to what’s going on around me,” he shared with Fox News Digital<\/em>. “I’m meant to have this second chance. That just doesn’t happen. It is such a gift.”<\/p>\n

Waking up after eight days in a coma, the Georgia-born singer knew his life had changed forever.<\/p>\n

“Wow. It’s been pretty profound, for sure,” he admitted. “It makes you realize some of the things you thought were important\u2014maybe things you were chasing as a younger man\u2014aren’t really that important.”<\/p>\n

For Ford, the heart attack wasn’t just a medical crisis\u2014it was a wake-up call.<\/p>\n

“I’ve always been an alpha male kind of guy,” he said. “And all of a sudden, I wake up out of a coma, and I can’t even feed myself ice out of a Styrofoam cup. It’s very humbling.”<\/p>\n

During an appearance on the Big D & Bubba show, Ford admitted he doesn’t even recall traveling to Phoenix for his scheduled performance.<\/p>\n

“I walked back to the bus, texted my fianc\u00e9e, ‘Hi baby,’ and fell over dead. I died two times. Luckily, my band came out to check on me\u2026 all of a sudden, that’s when all hell broke loose.”<\/p>\n

Though he had no prior warning signs, Ford now believes his lifestyle and health struggles played a role.<\/p>\n

Ford has been on a long health journey, especially after being diagnosed with myasthenia gravis in 2022, a rare autoimmune disease that causes muscle weakness and fatigue. The diagnosis forced him to rethink his diet and fitness habits, especially his love for Southern comfort food.<\/p>\n

“I’m from Georgia\u2026 we fry things, we put butter on it, we put gravy on it,” he joked. “I loved Zaxby’s, fried chicken, burgers\u2014that’s what I ate on the road.”<\/p>\n

But since his heart attack, Ford has completely transformed his diet.<\/p>\n

“I haven’t had a soda since April,” he shared. “I used to love Mountain Dew, but now it’s just water and unsweet tea.”<\/p>\n

He’s also embraced a fitness routine, incorporating treadmill workouts, yoga, and even Pilates\u2014something he never imagined doing before.<\/p>\n

“I’m working on all that and just trying to get my strength back\u2026 but it’s OK. I’m fighting through it. I’m still here. I’m still blessed.”<\/p>\n

At one point, Ford weighed 350 pounds. Now, he’s down to 190 pounds and feeling better than ever.<\/p>\n

With his health back on track, Ford is charging into 2025 with a renewed sense of purpose\u2014one rooted in faith, gratitude, and music that reflects his journey.<\/p>\n

His latest single, “Hell Out of It,” takes on a deeper meaning after his near-death experience.<\/p>\n

“I loved the song instantly,” Ford said. “But after what I went through, it changed everything. I’m trying to make things simpler\u2026 get back to the basics. Just being a good human being, being a good steward of the Earth.”<\/p>\n

Ford collaborated with country artist Michael Ray on the song, and the message is clear\u2014live life fully, love deeply and trust that God has a plan.<\/p>\n

“I realize now how precious some things are,” Ford reflected. “And it makes me focus a little bit differently.”<\/p>\n

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