James Otto: Latest News

ACC Football Teams with ‘Country-Soul’ Singing Sensation James Otto

Team Otto — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 13:18:52 -0700

“Ain’t Gonna Stop” on the Road to Tampa Bay Campaign Announced

Greensboro, N.C.--The Atlantic Coast Conference announced today that they will utilize the song “Ain’t Gonna Stop” by Warner Bros. Recording Artist James Otto as the identifying sound of the 2009 ACC Football Season. In addition, the ACC and James Otto will work together to deliver a promotion entitled “Ain’t Gonna Stop on the Road to Tampa Bay” that will run through November 22 and will offer many unique prizes and experiences focused around the Dr Pepper ACC Football Championship in Tampa, Fla. on December 5, 2009.

“Ain’t Gonna Stop”, a fast-paced, hard-charging single from Otto’s critically acclaimed CD, Sunset Man, will be used as the soundtrack on a series of promotional videos featuring ACC Football highlights and Otto in concert. The videos will be presented in weekly episodes on multiple platforms throughout the season including www.theACC.com, www.theRoadtoTampaBay.com, www.representACC.com, www.SportingNewsToday.com and www.JamesOtto.net. The video will also be featured on commercials during televised ACC football games, and Raycom Sports, the ACC’s television partner, will feature a special video set to its weekly pre-game show, “ACC Football Today”.

The campaign will be further enhanced by live concerts and appearances by James Otto throughout the ACC footprint this fall. The first of these appearances will take place at BB&T Field in Winston-Salem, NC on Saturday, September 12 where Otto will sing the National Anthem prior to the Stanford-Wake Forest game and the final performance of the campaign will take place at the Dr Pepper ACC Football Championship Game at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa on December 5 where he will headline a pre-game concert at ACC FanFest in addition to singing the National Anthem just prior to the title game.

In addition to enjoying these weekly videos and live concerts, fans will have the opportunity to enter the “Ain’t Gonna Stop on the Road to Tampa Bay” Sweepstakes which will provide the opportunity to win the following:

· Grand Prize including a trip for two to the Dr Pepper ACC Football Championship Game in Tampa. Prize includes airfare, two nights in headquarters hotel, two Club-Level tickets to the game, an exclusive tour of Raymond James Stadium, one I-Pod Nano with ACC and James Otto content and one guitar autographed by James Otto.
· 12 First Place Prize winners will receive a special football autographed by the coaches participating in the Dr Pepper ACC Football Championship Game.
· 12 Second Place Prize winners will receive an I-Pod Nano containing content from James Otto and the ACC.

For more information or to enter this special sweepstakes, visit www.theACC.com/aintgonnastop.

Get ready for a whole new Otto Zone!

Team Otto — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 10:25:13 -0700

Hello Otto fans and friends -

We're gearing up to give the website a much-anticipated facelift. It's coming soon - we promise!!!
In preparation for the new site, we will be "freezing" JamesOtto.net.
What does that mean? During the freeze, you will not be able to register for a new account, and you will not be able to post any new comments, blogs, or any other content. When we launch the new version of JamesOtto.net, everything will go back to normal. You'll have the same logon information, and all of your past posts will still be here.

We are very excited to unveil the new site, and we hope you guys are as excited as we are!
Keep up with James during the freeze at any and all of the following sites:
Be an Otto Fan on Facebook
Be a Friend on MySpace
Follow James on Twitter

We'll see you back in the Otto Zone!
- Team Otto

Win a Weekend of Wine and Music with James Otto

Team Otto — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 09:10:52 -0700

James Otto has the wine. You've got the time. Why don't you bring it over...and join James and KSON FM in Sonoma, CA for a private wine tour and intimate performance September 18-20, 2009.
You must be logged in as a KSON Loyal Listener Rewards member to enter. If you are a member of KSON Loyal Listener Rewards, log-in to http://www.kson.com using the box on the left hand side of the screen.
Not a member yet? Click here.

Points per Entry 5,000
Entry Deadline: 8/20/09 11:59pm

Contest Prize Package Includes:
-Airfare for two
-Ground transportation to and from airport
-6 hour tour of Sonoma wine country featuring 3 unique wine tastings including champagne, biodynamic wine, and a tasting at the oldest premium winery in California during Sonoma's peak season
-2 nights accommodation at the Sheraton Sonoma County by the Petaluma Marina in historic Petaluma, CA
-Welcoming wine tasting at the hotel Friday evening
-Exclusive performance and meet & greet with James Otto at an intimate winery and garden

Winner will be chosen on Friday, August 21st and contacted by phone. Winner and guest MUST be 21 or over to attend. You must be able to travel September 18-20...so please don't enter unless you are available to travel on those dates. Good luck!

Win a pair of tickets from KXKT-FM TheKat.com to see James at the Whiskey Tango

Team Otto — Sun, 09 Aug 2009 19:31:04 -0700

Win a pair of tickets from KXKT-FM KAT 103.7 to see James at Whiskey Tango at 15th & Farnam on Friday August 14th. Deadline to register is 9a Tuesday 8/11. REGISTER HERE

Check out James' on 93Q's Up Close & Personal

Team Otto — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 08:08:59 -0700

James is the featured interview on KKBQ's Up Close And Personal page. Click here to listen to his interview with Cactus Jack today.

FREE James Otto Secret Show @ 12th & Porter

Team Otto — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 15:26:06 -0700

Hey Otto fans –

Mark your calendars for Wednesday, August 5th for a FREE James Otto concert at 8:00pm at 12th & Porter in Nashville, TN.
Please note: You must be 21 or older to attend.

IMPORTANT: You must pick up your tickets before August 5th. Go to 12th & Porter any night this week after 7:00pm to pick up your free wristband. Hurry – wristbands are going fast!

We’ll see you at the show!

-Team Otto

Since You Brought It Up is the ACC Pick of the Week!

Team Otto — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 14:49:16 -0700

James' new song "Since You Brought It Up" is the Pick of the Week on American Country Countdown. Head over to AmericanCountryCountdown.com, and vote (poll is on the bottom right of the page) to let the world know how much you love it!

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!