James Otto receives "huge honor"

"The ACM Award nomination for Top New Male Vocalist Of The Year is a huge honor, and then to also be acknowledged as a songwriter totally blows me away," said Otto. "I have attended the ACMs for the past six years participating in the ACM Charity Motorcycle Ride and playing shows down on Fremont Street and look forward to it every year. To be nominated as an artist this time around will be extremely cool. I want to thank the industry for their votes and their confidence in me."

"The past year has been life-changing for me, but it wouldn't even be possible without my fans , especially the Ottomaniacs! I am really psyched about this year's changes in voting that allow the fans to get involved and vote for their favorite new artists. The fans are the reason I love what I do."

Otto's Warner Bros. Records' debut album, "Sunset Man," debuted at number 3 on the Top 200 Billboard Chart. The first single, Just Got Started Lovin' You, produced by John Rich, spent two weeks in the number one on the Billboard, Country Aircheck and R&R top country singles charts.

Otto recently received his first two Grammy nominations in the Best Male Country Vocal Performance Category for Just Got Started Lovin' You and as songwriter in the Best Country Song Category for his contribution on In Color. Otto's newest single, These Are The Good Ole Days, is on the charts.

The ACMS will be held April 5 in Las Vegas.