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Rhett Akins, Jason Aldean, Dallas Davidson, Mike Dekel, Edwin McCain, James Otto, and more are set to join Colt Ford for his "Colt Ford and Friends" Benefit Concert in Athens, GA's Georgia Theatre on August 16th. All proceeds benefit

Colt Ford was born and raised in the small town of Athens, Georgia. Throughout his life, the community has supported his father's car dealership, his education, his wife's beauty shop, and most recently, Ford''s country music career. So when Ford returned home from tour in late March and learned of a shooting of two police officers thata ended deadly for Senior Police Officer Elmer "Buddy" Christian and injured Senior Police Officer Tony Howard, it especially hit home, and Ford knew he had to do something.

In an effort to help Christian's family, Ford and special guests Rhett Akins, Jason Aldean, Dallas Davidson, Mike Dekel, Edwin McCain, James Otto and more will join for "Colt Ford and Friends" on Tuesday, August 16th at the Georgia Theatre for an intimare performance, silent auction and celebration of the careers of both Officers Christian and Howard.

"I've known Tony for over 25 years, and both he and Buddy are and were pillars in this community, and I can't stand by and not do something for their families during this difficult time due to such a brutal offense," says Ford. "I want to raise as much money as we can through the auction, performances, and donation links, so I can't thank my friends enough for joining together with me for this great cause."

Tickets will go on sale this Friday, July 22nd, at 10 a.m. ET with General Admission going for $50.00 and VIP for $150.00. VIP tickets will consist of premiere seating, early admission, and a pre-show cocktail reception.

For more information on the shootings, click here.

For a complete list of artists, details, auction links, etc., please stay tuned to www.coltford.com.