James Otto: Latest News

It's Christmas in July at the Otto Shop!

Team Otto — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 14:47:18 -0700

Celebrate Christmas in July with James Otto!
Select T-shirts are 50% off, PLUS when you spend $20 or more on merchandise in the store, you will receive a free autographed 8x10 photo. What are you waiting for? Get your holiday shopping done now at the Otto Shop!

James wins two MusicRow Awards

Team Otto — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 15:26:26 -0700

Both James and Jamey Johnson were double winners at this year's MusicRow awards ceremony. James was named the Breakthrough Songwriter of the Year. He was the co-writer on both his #1 hit "Just Got Started Lovin' You" and Jamey Johnson's "In Color" which was MusicRow's Song Of The Year.

New Photos from Chevy Stage at CMA Music Fest

Team Otto — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 05:41:41 -0700

Check out the photos sent to us from Carmen Parr from James' performance on the Chevy Stage at the 2009 CMA Music Fest. I hope you all enjoy them as much we do. Carmen took these she managed to make 'baby steps' to the front!

If you have live photos from James shows you'd like us to post in the On The Road section of his Photo Gallery, please feel free to send them to us at jamesotto08@wbr.com. Remember to include caption and photo credit.

Thanks,
Team Otto

Download Your Free Copy of "Since You Brought It Up" 6/23-6/29

Team Otto — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 08:44:27 -0700

Last week! For a limited time only, you can download an Mp3 copy of "Since You Brought It Up" for free! here for all the info. This promotion ends June 29. Enjoy!!!

Go on a cruise with James Otto this January!!

Team Otto — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 13:07:37 -0700

Join James Otto and many of his fans on a cruise this January as part of the 6th Annual Cruise with Carol. James will be hanging out and performing exclusively for his fans.

The dates are January 11-16, 2010.

All the information you will need is right here:
http://www.kfdi.com/Article.asp?id=606938&spid=

See James at CMA Music Fest!

Team Otto — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 10:51:25 -0700

Get ready to see James at CMA Music Fest 2009! We'll be updating his schedule here as changes are made and appearances are added:

Wednesday, June 10:
5:25pm - Catch James performing on the Chevy stage for the CMA Music Festival Block Party.

Thursday, June 11:
11:00am - 12:30pm - Head to the Greased Lightning Fan Fair Hall to play Xbox with James, and get an autograph!

2:15pm - See James performing on the Riverfront Park Daytime Stage

Vote Otto For the CMT Awards!

Team Otto — Wed, 20 May 2009 11:23:04 -0700

James is up for the Nationwide On Your Side Award for the 2009 CMT Music Awards.

Help spread the word by reposting banners everywhere:
http://webtools.cmt.com/viewpromo.php?promo_id=1367

You can vote now by clicking the banner below!:

See James Perform in LA For FREE!

Team Otto — Wed, 13 May 2009 15:29:04 -0700

As a thank you for being a registered member on jamesotto.net, we would like to extend our sincere thanks for all your support and dedication to James and his music. James is performing a special Ottomaniac only show at The Mint in Los Angeles and we want you to be there!

If you are planning on being in the LA area on Thursday, June 4 and would like to see this private show, private message Team Otto by May 29 with your request and we will hook you and a friend up with passes to the show. We don't have many tickets to give away so you have to be quick! If you are chosen, we will private message you by June 1 with all the details for the show.

If you haven't already registered for a membership to jamesotto.net, click here!

Good luck!
-Team Otto

Two Last Minute Shows JUST Added!

Team Otto — Wed, 06 May 2009 09:02:53 -0700

Thursday 5/7/09
KASE 101 free listener show (win tickets only from KASE)
Graham's - Pflugerville, TX
1717 Grand Avenue Pkwy
Pflugerville, TX 78660
10:00p showtime
full band Show
More Info: http://www.kase101.com/cc-common/mainheadlines3.html?feed=263341&article...

Saturday 05/9/09
Grand Ole Opry
Nashville, TN
7pm showtime
More Info: http://opry.com/TicketsAndInformation/ThisWeek.aspx

Two Last Minute Shows JUST Added!

Team Otto — Wed, 06 May 2009 09:02:53 -0700

Saturday 05/9/09
Grand Ole Opry
Nashville, TN
7pm showtime
More Info: http://opry.com/TicketsAndInformation/ThisWeek.aspx

"Since You Brought It Up" listening party!

Team Otto — Fri, 01 May 2009 16:49:57 -0700

You're invited! Click on the audio player now and check out the brand new single "Since You Brought It Up."

Date Change - CMT Music Awards

Team Otto — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 09:24:09 -0700

Please take note that the date has been changed for the CMT Music Awards. It will be airing on June 16.

Be sure to vote for James for Breakthrough Video of the Year by checking out CMT.com!

New Single, "Since You Brought It Up" Hits Radio May 18th!

Team Otto — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 12:29:10 -0700

James' next single, "Since You Brought It Up" from his upcoming album has shipped today and will officially be added to radio on May 18th! There is much, much more info to come so please stay tuned!

Search Jamesotto.net!

Team Otto — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 11:25:52 -0700

Hey Ottomaniacs, just wanted to give everybody a heads up on a new feature on jamesotto.net. There is now a Search box available on the front page of the website that you can use to search News Items, Other .Net Users, Comments, etc. Let us know what you think and if you have any suggestions on how to improve the site, please feel free to Private Message Team Otto.

Thanks!

James Added To CMA Music Festival Lineup

Team Otto — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 08:08:31 -0700

The excitement is building for 2009 CMA Music Festival, Thursday through Sunday, June 11-14 in Downtown Nashville, as the first artists performing on the free Daytime Stage at Riverfront Park are announced.

The first performers to be announced for the Daytime Stage at Riverfront Park are listed below in alphabetical order:

Thursday, June 11: Bellamy Brothers, Diamond Rio, Neal McCoy, Heidi Newfield, James Otto, Randy Rogers Band, Ashton Shepherd, Phil Vassar, and Chuck Wicks.

Friday, June 12: John Anderson, Eric Church, Bucky Covington, "The Honky Tonk Tailgate Party" (featuring Trent Willmon, Jeff Bates, Mark Wills), Randy Houser, Oak Ridge Boys, Jamie O'Neal, Aaron Tippin, and Clay Walker.

Saturday, June 13: Bill Anderson, Keith Anderson, Tracy Byrd, Jason Michael Carroll, Emerson Drive, Lost Trailers, Jo Dee Messina, Lorrie Morgan, and Chris Young.

Sunday, June 14: Eli Young Band, Larry Gatlin and the Gatlin Brothers, Gloriana, Josh Gracin, Jessica Harp, Joey & Rory, Joe Nichols, Collin Raye / Restless Heart, and Darryl Worley.

"The Daytime Stage at Riverfront Park is one of our most popular events at CMA Music Festival," said Tammy Genovese, CMA Chief Executive Officer. "We have an outstanding lineup of performers, ranging from current radio favorites to beloved, legendary artists. It is a great place for families and individuals alike to come and hear great music."

To make it easier on families trying to stay afloat during the current economic climate, this year CMA is offering all four days of the Daytime Stage performances for free to the public. Fans can enjoy great musical performances while relaxing on the sloping bank of the Cumberland River. The concerts are fun in the sun within easy walking distance of all the Festival event sites, with food vendors, activities, and more. Four-day ticket holders will enjoy early access and exclusive use of the popular Photo Line at Riverfront.

Vote OTTO For The CMT Awards!

Team Otto — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 09:12:55 -0700

Round up the troops!

Voting begins today for the 2009 CMT MUSIC AWARDS, country music’s only fan-voted award show and James is nominated for the USA Weekend Breakthrough Video of the Year award for "Just Got Started Lovin' You". The first round of voting for the 2009 CMT MUSIC AWARDS runs from April 13 through May 11, only at CMT.com, where fans will select from the top nominees in each category.

Click here to vote now at CMT.com!

USA WEEKEND BREAKTHROUGH VIDEO OF THE YEAR
Best video from an artist's major breakthrough album; awarded to the artist (male, female, or group/duo)
Carter Twins - “Heart Like Memphis”
Gloriana - “Wild At Heart”
Julianne Hough - “That Song In My Head”
Joey + Rory - “Cheater Cheater”
Jamey Johnson - “In Color”
Lady Antebellum - “Lookin’ For A Good Time”
James Otto - “Just Got Started Lovin’ You”
Zac Brown Band - “Chicken Fried”

BREAKING: New James Otto Songs

Team Otto — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 14:48:45 -0700

This just in...

Keep your ears plastered to your radio soon for a brand new James Otto single hitting in May.

More to come....

JAMES OTTO WINS ACM AWARD AS CO-WRITER FOR JAMEY JOHNSON'S "IN COLOR"

Team Otto — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 10:27:45 -0700

Warner Bros. Records Artist James Otto was definitely thinking "These Are The Good Ole Days" last night when he won an Academy Of Country Music Award in the Song Of The Year category as co-songwriter for Jamey Johnson's "In Color." Otto co-wrote the single with Johnson and Lee Thomas Miller. The award marks the first ACM award for Otto. After their ACM win, Otto went out with the fans to watch Johnson perform their award winning song, “In Color.”

Pictured (l-r): Amy Otto and James Otto

Follow James On Twitter!

Team Otto — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 07:54:32 -0700

James is on the road right now and he wants to keep all you Ottomaniacs up to date on what he's going to be up to! Follow James on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/jamesotto and get the inside scoop!

"Just Got Started Lovin' You" Pop Mix Hits Radio Today!

Team Otto — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 08:44:49 -0700

With 1.47 BILLION Impressions to date, Country Radio's Most Played Song of 2008 "Just Got Started Lovin' You" has been turned up a notch. "Just Got Started Lovin' You" (Pop Mix) is now impacting Hot AC Radio TODAY. It will be available as a digital single starting tomorrow.