Update From Team Otto

Just hoping for a little more than that though! :)

Amy
Pink Lady #3
#1 Ottofan from SD

I hope you guys are right because I definitely think he's due for a performance since he hasn't had one at any of the awards shows this year!

Amy
Pink Lady #3
#1 Ottofan from SD

I thought that it was customary for the "new" artists all to perform.

~ Michelle ~

awards are fast approaching and I'm jumpy and don't even have a stake in the show. LOL Oh how I hope James gets that award!!
MSgal4Otto

Yes they won again and rightfully so. They are a fabulous radio station with fabulous radio personalities! They deserve the nod! Our nomination contained a radio personality that they station chose to fire before his contract was up....well, don't get me started there!

As far as Vonna's clarification, kudos for the education! You put things wonderfully. I've been told that if James were a "Garth" or a "Alan" or a "Reba", then they might play his songs on the morning show. With it being a new release and a new artist, they will only play his current single.

I personally don't think that all the radio stations had the release yet. After all, Team Otto did make a post about it. So, I wouldn't get too worked up over why they aren't all playing it yet.

~ Michelle ~

Holly,

I am not exactly sure who you are referencing to laughing, I assume since I posted a playful jab at Cincy (and Michelle) you were referring to me. So, I will say this, on any given day there can be upwards to 50+ "New Release" tunes going out to the PDs at the radio stations. There are more record labels out there than you may know of because there have been independent ones popping up all over the place.

Also, for the most part numerous stations have a test segment, where they have the listeners "Smash or Trash" the tune. This helps in deciding what is played as well as other factors. A lot of DJs are not allowed to play what they want, that is dictated by the radio bigwigs, and in most cases the PDs don't even have control.

There are pressures to play the familiar hot stars, because they are the ones people request the most, and they are a guarantee for the program to garner the highest ratings.

Basically, the reality is not every single release is going to get spins, it depends on many different variables that we, as fans have no control over. We need to keep working hard to get James' name out there and promote as only Ottomaniacs can do because it does matter that we show him we love and support him no matter what.

Adding a little light humor to the situation can get you through the frustration at times. It doesn't take away the desire to hear James' music each and every time I turn on the radio, nor does it lessen my love and support of "The Biggest Voice in Country Music".

I hope this assists you in understanding why they can't play each and every single that is released.

Glad to hear that Cincy is up to date now with TATGOD!!! Ya know they are always behind Indy in the new and sensational things! HA! HA!

Have you ever met Mrs. A!! I'm sure that it being played in Jackson has alot to do with that woman! I don't think that she takes "no" for an answer!

~ Michelle ~

I told James not to make the first move when dealing with Kix and Ronnie!!! (laughing)

Now they will definitely be going after him now!!! (shaking my head) You can't say that I didn't warn him! (smiles)

Anyways, go here for that review:

http://blogcritics.org/archives/2008/10/11/125309.php

Its about "Sunset Man" being in that Sister Hood of the Traveling Pants 2 film. Feel free to throw in your two cents like I did at the bottom of the page if you do not agree with what is said about the song being in there. My message has already been responded to. (smiles)

God bless you and James and Kix and Ronnie always!!!

Holly in East Tennessee

The Radio Station had on their website that it is sold out! I guess I will just have to try and win some or try to buy some the night of the show. Bummer. We went to see Sugarland and Zac Brown last night at the SC State fair. They were both great but I would still rather be at a Otto Show.

Patti

http://www.kicks99.com/index.php?page=133

Keep on Keep'n on!
~Dawn
www.myspace.com/dawnjohio

I can't believe how lucky I have been this year when it comes to seeing James. I need to retake the poll! LOL! I first seen him here in Springfield back in May then I had seen him in Memphis in June, Cleveland in September and next month in Aiken South Carolina. I'll be a four timer! Kicks 99 is holding the event. Check out this link. They list James as the first artist. Click on his link. They have a whole page of bio on him.

Keep on Keep'n on!
~Dawn
www.myspace.com/dawnjohio

http://www.redorbit.com/news/entertainment/1585125/country_star_finds_su...

Also a new blog message about him has been left over at the CMT website. (smiles)

http://blog.cmt.com/2008-10-10/james-otto-scores-points-for-chicago-bear...

I am also proud to say that 107.7 WIVK in Knoxville was named CMA Medium Market Station of the Year today and Andy & Alison and the Morning Crew of WIVK were named Medium Market Radio Personality of the Year as well too! They are the ones who let me talk to James on August 28th. (smiles)

God bless you and them and James the rest of WIVK always!!!

Holly in East Tennessee

P.S. "For You" was just played on 96.9 WXBQ out of Bristol, TN. (smiles)

The video for the song went from #4 to #10 this week on the CMT Pure Country Top 12 and for its second week on the GAC Top 20, it stays at #5. (smiles)

Well I finally got through to the radio station here, And requested TATGOD. My dj sounded a little surprised but told me they would try to put it on... I listened for two hours and they never did play it.. but that's ok.. I'm just gonna keep bugging them. At least they didn't try to tell me they didn't have it or that For You was the latest..So I look at it as progress.

**~Sandy~**

Loved the link to the clip on People.com...I probably wouldn't have found that one! It is good that James is appearing everywhere lately - that way more people can "discover" him!
~ Jean ~