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James Otto on MLB.Com
James Otto is a 34-year-old country singer enjoying the success of his first hit single, and he doesn't hesitate to describe the experience in baseball terms.
"It's like finally making it to the Major Leagues," Otto says. "You work your whole life to get the opportunity and you better be ready for it when it comes. I was writing songs in Nashville for 11 years and I was ready for the opportunity."
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James Otto on People.com
Check out James Otto, John Rich, Jewel, and Rascal Flatts backstage photos as well as People's ACM coverage by clicking here!
James Otto on the ACMs
We hope you enjoyed seeing James backstage at the ACM's!
Click here to read his post on the CMT blog. Photos from James' time in Las Vegas will be posted soon.
James on Memorial Day Weekend Special on GAC
Be sure to tune in this weekend to see James on GAC's Memorial Day Dedications special. Watch as he presents moving video requests to and from our men and women in the military. Hear from soldiers deployed over seas as well as their loved ones at home.
Airdate and times are below:
* May 24, 2008 1:00 PM ET
* May 24, 2008 9:00 PM ET
* May 25, 2008 1:00 AM ET
* May 25, 2008 11:00 AM ET
* May 26, 2008 8:00 PM ET
Win a Party with JAMES OTTO!
Our friends at AT&T Wireless are giving all you awesome Ottomaniacs a chance to host a party for you, your friends, and JAMES OTTO!
All you have to do is download "Just Got Started Lovin' You" or any other James Otto Ringtone HERE for a chance to win a performance by James. There is no purchase necessary and this contest is open to US Residents, 16 and older.
Congratulations on a second week at number 1!!
Congratulations to James Otto and the Warner Bros staff, Just Got Started Lovin' You is on its second week at number one!!!
Thank you to everyone that listened, requested, participated, and supported this single!
James Otto Rattles the Chart with a Number 1 Single!
May 6 2008 5:42 PM EDT
James Otto Rattles the Charts With a No. 1
After a Decade in Nashville, Singer-Songwriter Finally Has His Day
By Edward Morris
James Otto titled his new album Sunset Man, but he could have just as aptly dubbed it Persistent Man. The album has been nearly five years in the making, during which time Otto saw the careers of his buddies Big & Rich and Gretchen Wilson skyrocket. Now it looks like it's finally his turn.
Numero Uno en Cinco De Mayo!
James and Isabella celebrate a number one on both charts in a Cinco De Mayo themed celebration. Check the Behind the Scenes Photo Gallery for more photos!
Watch James at the AT&T Blue Room
Check out an exclusive James Otto interview and Performance in the AT&T blue room where he talks about discovering country music and playing in the Navy.
See it all at attblueroom.com/music
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"Just Got Started Lovin' You" goes #1!!
Warner Bros. Records Debut Single, "Just Got Started Lovin' You"
Tops The R&R And Mediabase Charts
NASHVILLE – May 5, 2008 - Singer, songwriter James Otto has his first No. 1 with current single, "Just Got Started Lovin' You,” a single he co-wrote with Jim Femino and D. Vincent Williams. The single is currently No. 1 on both the R&R and Mediabase country music charts.