Otto leaves Warner
Otto released two albums for the label and had several hits, most notably the soulful Just Got Started Lovin' You.
Otto said, "I have truly enjoyed the time I have spent working with Warner Brothers Records. The staff is comprised of many talented individuals that I am proud to also call my friends. I know there will be many exciting years ahead for WB, especially with John Esposito at the helm."
"I am looking forward to my upcoming USO Tour in Iraq and Kuwait, while pursuing some new opportunities with my songwriting career. I will continue booking and playing shows throughout the year, and since becoming a new Dad, I hope to catch my breath by spending time with my wife Amy and 6 month old daughter, Ava, who is about to crawl any second! I don't want to miss it!"
In a follow-up Tweet, Otto wrote, "No worries Ottomaniacs this is not the last you've seen/heard from me. Just a new chapter. Thsnks (sic) for all the support & well wishes."
More news for James Otto
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- 10/22/10: Otto is ready for football Sunday
- 10/04/10: Otto backs AIDS walk
- 09/14/10: Baby, hospital and new music for James Otto
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- 08/25/10: Otto becomes a papa
- 07/27/10: James Otto shakes it on new CD
CD reviews for James Otto
The press release for James Otto's new album ends with a telling quote from Otto: "As much as there's all these different fractures of country music these days..." Otto has proven himself popular with the current crop of country music fans, and this CD should prove to be a popular addition. Otto is trying to position himself as the new king of country soul, whatever that may be. The "country soul" sound isn't new - Conway Twitty, Ronnie Milsap (who sings with ...
James Otto is a member of Muzik Mafia, and his second album reflects the eclectic influences of his troupe. The Washington State native combines country, rock, blues and soul on the 11 songs. He does everything from rockin' tunes about partying, "Ain't Gonna Stop," to the first single, the mid-tempo love song, "Just Got Started Lovin' You." Otto is also in full-party mode with the catchy tongue-in-cheek "Drink and Dial" and the R&B influenced ...
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