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James Otto Celebrates Release of Zac Brown Band's New Single "No Hurry" (press release)

“When I got the call, my wife and I stopped what we were doing and started dancing around the kitchen of our house, we were so excited,” said singer/songwriter James Otto about the news his co-penned song “No Hurry” would be the new single release off of GRAMMY/CMA/ACM award-winning group the Zac Brown Band’s latest album, You Get What You Give. The heartening, ‘slow-down-and-smell-the-roses’ ballad is the fifth single from You Get What You Give and hits radio airwaves this week, joining the race to become the band's tenth consecutive No. 1 single on country radio.

James Otto gets a little help from Ronnie Milsap

Check out James Otto and Ronnie Milsap singing Good Things Gone Bad on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon Thanksgiving night. 

{via That Nashville Sound}

Here come the CMA Stars - James Otto does dapper

It's James Otto.  I really have nothing else to say. 

Free song download from James Otto in honor of Veteran's Day

 
James Otto is offering his inspirational song Soldiers and Jesus as a free download in honor of Veteran's Day this week.  To get your copy just head over here. 

You can also take part in a special acoustic video for Soldiers and Jesus by heading over to James Otto's website here and submitting a picture. 

Baby news! Baby news!

Hot damn, country music is becoming baby central lately. 

People has the announcement today that James Otto and his wife of five years, Amy, are expecting their very first itty bitty Otto this August.  

"Amy and I are so excited and feel so blessed," says the "Just Got Started Lovin' You" singer. "I am overwhelmed with joy at the idea of becoming a father! This is truly going to be an amazing, life-altering experience."

Congrats to the happy couple.

James Otto gives me my favorite Twit Pic ever

This has got to be my all-time favorite Twit Pic ever.  James Otto posted this picture of him, Blake Shelton, and Jamey Johnson on his Twitter with the accompanying Tweet... Not sure what we're laughing at but I'm sure the alcohol was helping.

Not sure what they're drinking, but I'd sure like to have some of it right about now.

James Otto heads over to the dark side

Another country star is stumping for football. This go around it's James Otto and his song Ain't Gonna Stop.

 

ACC Football has used James' song for their "Ain't Gonna Stop On The Road To Tampa Bay" campaign which will run through November 22.  Otto will play several concerts to support the campaign starting tomorrow, September 12th, when he will sing the National Anthem prior to the Stanford vs Wake Forest game in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. 

 

For more information, including prizes, rules and regulations, visit www.theacc.com.

 

You can check out more pictures from behind the scenes of the making of the ACC video over on Digital Rodeo. 

 

Fan review - Randy Houser and James Otto with a little Jamie Johnson thrown in for good measure

Busy gal around town, Elizabeth, was lucky enough to see James Otto, Randy Houser, and Jamie in Nashville last night and then was nice enough to send a few pics and a review. Thanks Elizabeth!

 

Last Night was the annual Buds-n-Suds event at Losers in Nashville featuring James Otto and Randy Houser. Buds-n-Suds benefits the Tennessee Chapter of the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America. What an awesome show! James Otto took the stage first and played a great set. Otto sang singles, "Just Got Started Lovin You," "For You," "Since You Brought It Up" as well as some new stuff that will be on his new album coming out in late September. Also, two favorites "You Don't Act Like My Woman," which he wrote with brother-in-law Jay DeMarcus and "Drink & Dial," which he wrote with buddy John Rich. Look for a lot more Memphis style country soul to come from this man!

 

In the middle of Otto's set, he invited Jamey Johnson to come on stage. Jamey sang fan favorite "In Color," which he wrote with Otto.

 

Randy Houser closed the show. I had to leave early, so don't have much on him, but I didn't leave until I heard "Already Gone!" Randy's stage presence is improving, and everyone should check him out during his upcoming CMT tour with Jamey Johnson!

 

James Otto needs your help

James Otto will be shooting a video on Wednesday and would like you to be a part of it.  From James' MySpace...

This Wednesday, August 5th, James Otto will be shooting a music video for his song, “Ain't Gonna Stop" which is going to be used by Atlantic Coast Conference to promote College Football, And YOU can be a part of it! We need several extras for crowd scenes. All you have to do is watch the band play, and enjoy James Otto's performance! At the end of the video shoot, there will be a free concert by James Otto, and 7dayBinge When: Wednesday August 5th, 8PM Where: 12th and Porter - 114 12th Avenue South, Nashville, TN 37203 How: Please visit 12th and Porter between now and Tuesday August 4th during the hours of 7PM-12PM to receive your wristband for entry on Wednesday. PLEASE NOTE: - Must be 21 or over If you have any questions at  email us Thanks!

James Otto needs your help

James Otto will be shooting a video on Wednesday and would like you to be a part of it.  From James' MySpace...

This Wednesday, August 5th, James Otto will be shooting a music video for his song, “Ain't Gonna Stop" which is going to be used by Atlantic Coast Conference to promote College Football, And YOU can be a part of it! We need several extras for crowd scenes. All you have to do is watch the band play, and enjoy James Otto's performance! At the end of the video shoot, there will be a free concert by James Otto, and 7dayBinge When: Wednesday August 5th, 8PM Where: 12th and Porter - 114 12th Avenue South, Nashville, TN 37203 How: Please visit 12th and Porter between now and Tuesday August 4th during the hours of 7PM-12PM to receive your wristband for entry on Wednesday. PLEASE NOTE: - Must be 21 or over If you have any questions at  email us Thanks!