James Otto suffers Grammy shock

"Who would have guessed that the boy who found his first guitar in a trash can would be nominated for two Grammy Awards? I didn't even realize I was in the running, so I'm totally shocked, honored and humbled by the nominations," said Otto. "By the time I was writing and recording 'Sunset Man,' I had been through 10 years of ups and downs in the music business. I was finally signed to Warner Bros. Records and had met and married my wife, Amy. I had really grown as an artist and knew what I wanted to say - I wrote straight from the heart."

"To be acknowledged for my vocal performance on 'Just Got Started Lovin' You,' and for co-writing 'In Color' with Jamey Johnson is probably the best Christmas gift anyone could ever give me. I want to thank everyone who ever helped me get there, especially country radio and my fans. You guys have always believed in me and supported me, and I hope to always do you proud."

Just Got Started Lovin' You was recently named Billboard's number 1 Hot Country Song for all of 2008. The single spent two weeks in the number one post on the Billboard, Mediabase and R&R top country singles charts.