It is a scary thing to think about. Country artist Colt Ford, 56, had a massive heart attack in the spring of 2024 after a show. It was so bad that his heart stopped, and medical professionals had to bring him back to life two different times. He was then placed in a medically induced coma and had to go through a very long surgery. When he finally woke up, he could not remember anything about what had happened to him.
While he was in that coma, Colt says he had an incredible vision. He remembers seeing a bright light and hearing a bell. Then, his good friend, the late Toby Keith, stepped out from the light. Toby looked perfectly healthy and strong, just like he did in his “glory days”. Toby used to call Colt “Little Dog Daddy,” and in the vision, he had a clear message for his friend.
Colt Ford: Toby Keith Said Heaven’s Not Ready For Me INTERVIEW
When fans hear this story, it is hard not to feel a big emotion. For people who followed both artists, it just proves how real their friendship was. Hearing about this vision gives many people chills. It feels like something from a movie, a powerful sign that their bond was special. It makes everyone think about hope and how strong friendships can be, even after someone is gone.
Toby’s message was simple: “They’re not ready for you yet, Little Dog, go on back down there”. Right after hearing that, Colt woke up. This vision shows a powerful bond that goes beyond just being golf buddies. Their friendship was clearly very deep. That same friendly spirit and easygoing bond they shared can also be seen in their fun music collaboration, “Time Flies”.
Colt Ford – Time Flies (feat. Toby Keith) [Official Video]
This song is all about the good times and friendship. It is a happy tune about getting away from work and heading to the beach. The lyrics talk about “soaking up the sun” and “kickin it back at the tiki hut”. It is a song that proves time really does fly by when you are having fun. It perfectly captures that carefree side of their friendship, a world away from hospitals and hard times.
Toby Keith was truly larger than life, just like John Wayne. He was known for being super close with his friends and always being good to them. Colt said that Toby was one of the guys who would always reach back to help other artists which is a rare thing. He passed away just two months before Colt’s medical emergency, but his powerful friendship and big heart are clearly still making a difference.