James Otto News and Photos

Election 2012 Results: Musicians Muse on Social Networks

Wed, November 07 2012 5:27pm - Source: The Boot

Tuesday night (Nov. 6), most of the country was anxiously awaiting news of which candidate would take the highest office in the United States' government.

James Otto Still in 'No Hurry,' But Fans Anxious for New Music

Sun, September 02 2012 2:12pm - Source: The Boot

James Otto hopes to have a new album out later this year, but while fans wait for that to happen, they can still get a sampling of his songwriting, thanks to the Zac Brown Band. The group released "No Hurry," co-written by James, with Zac and Wyatt Durrette as the fifth single from their album You Get What You Give , earlier this year.

James Otto, 'Last First Kiss' Inspires Romance Novel

Fri, March 23 2012 8:15pm - Source: The Boot

James Otto 's music has served as the soundtrack to a lot of his fans' love lives, and now it has even inspired a romance novel! '

James Otto Scores Songwriting Success With Zac Brown Band

Fri, January 20 2012 10:00pm - Source: The Boot

For a songwriter, there is no greater thrill than learning that your song has been chosen to be a radio single.

Steel Magnolia Leave Label Amid Breakup Reports

Wed, January 18 2012 4:45pm - Source: The Boot

The March 24 Steel Magnolia show at Greeneville, Tennessee's Niswonger Performing Arts Center has been canceled, with the venue's director claiming a breakup is to blame.

James Otto Joins Meghan Linsey for Steel Magnolia Shows

Mon, October 24 2011 1:58pm - Source: The Boot

Steel Magnolia 's Joshua Scott Jones may be in rehab , but the show must go on.

James Otto Asks Fans to 'Honor a Hero'

Thu, September 15 2011 5:32pm - Source: The Boot

With the tragic events that occurred on September 11, 2001, still fresh in James Otto 's mind a decade later, the country star is determined to turn the painful memory into something positive.

James Otto Performs Virtual Concert for Flood Relief

Thu, June 30 2011 9:41pm - Source: The Boot

James Otto will host a live streaming concert on July 7, with all proceeds going directly to the residents of Minot, N.D., who are experiencing horrific flooding.

Reba, James Otto and Jason Aldean Are 'Lifting Lives'

Thu, February 10 2011 6:46pm - Source: The Boot

The Academy of Country Music's Lifting Lives program has found a unique way to celebrate women.

Miranda Lambert, Jimmy Wayne + More -- Top Tweets of the Week

Mon, December 27 2010 3:51pm - Source: The Boot

Every weekend, The Boot brings you the week's top tweets, so you can see what your favorite stars are chirping about!

James Otto Excited About First Christmas as a Dad

Sat, December 25 2010 1:09pm - Source: The Boot

With his baby girl, Ava Katherine, turning four months old on Christmas Eve, James Otto has a lot of be thankful for this holiday season.

James Otto Celebrates a 'Late Night' Thanksgiving

Thu, November 25 2010 7:23pm - Source: The Boot

While most folks are spending Thanksgiving in their homes surrounded by family and food, James Otto is in the Big Apple gearing up for his first appearance on ' Late Night with Jimmy Fallon .'

James Otto Gives Jay DeMarcus Paternal Props

Sun, November 21 2010 9:10pm - Source: The Boot

James Otto became a new dad in August, when wife Amy had baby daughter Ava. In January, he'll also take on the title of uncle to brother-in-law Jay DeMarcus ' new baby, when Jay's wife, Allison, gives birth to their daughter, Madeline Leigh.

Brad Paisley, James Otto + More -- Top Tweets of the Week

Sun, November 21 2010 12:04am - Source: The Boot

Every Saturday, The Boot brings you the week's top tweets so you can see what your favorite stars are chirping about!

James Otto Gives Special Veterans Day Gift

Mon, November 08 2010 9:04pm - Source: The Boot

James Otto has hit the airwaves with his touching new single, 'Soldier & Jesus,' and the tune takes on an even deeper meaning for the former Naval serviceman as he, and numerous other veterans, are honored Thursday.

James Otto 'Goosed' by Ronnie Milsap

Tue, October 26 2010 1:50pm - Source: The Boot

James Otto counts Ronnie Milsap as a big musical influence and often performs Ronnie's hit, ' Stranger In My House ,' during his sets as tribute.

Blackberry Smoke Join Kid Rock in Salute to Soldiers

Fri, October 22 2010 8:07pm - Source: The Boot

Blackberry Smoke frontman Charlie Starr says the band members will never be the same after their September concert at Fort Jackson, S.C. "The show that night was one of the most amazing events I've never been lucky enough to be part of," Charlie tells The Comet .

James Otto Presented With a Special Purple Heart

Fri, October 22 2010 3:24pm - Source: The Boot

James Otto still sounds very humbled and more than a bit shocked that a U.S. Marine gave him his Purple Heart medal.

James Otto Talks 'Tough' Halloween Memory

Thu, October 21 2010 5:32pm - Source: The Boot

Standing squarely at at six-foot-five-inches, James Otto wouldn't need any help if he inadvertently found himself in a proverbial dark alley.

James Otto Pours His Soul Into New Music and Fatherhood

Fri, October 15 2010 8:09pm - Source: The Boot

James Otto debuted on the country scene as one of the godfathers of the MuzikMafia alongside Big and Rich .

James Otto Shakes Things Up With New Album

Tue, September 14 2010 5:53pm - Source: The Boot

The trip to James Otto 's latest album, 'Shake What God Gave Ya' (out today, September 14), has been a bit of a rollercoaster for the singer.

James Otto Sidelined by Illness

Wed, September 08 2010 7:49pm - Source: The Boot

Our best wishes go out to James Otto for a speedy recovery.

Brad Paisley, Kellie Pickler + More: Top Tweets of the Week

Sat, August 28 2010 12:07pm - Source: The Boot

Every Saturday, The Boot brings you the week's top tweets so you can see what your favorite stars are chirping about!

James Otto, 'Soldiers & Jesus' -- New Song

Tue, August 24 2010 4:11pm - Source: AOL Radio Blog

'Soldiers & Jesus' is James Otto 's second single off his upcoming third studio album, 'Shake What God Gave Ya,' in stores Sept. 14.

James Otto Tweets His Displeasure With Teen Choice Awards

Wed, August 11 2010 4:21pm - Source: The Boot

Taylor Swift , Lady Antebellum and Keith Urban were all winners at Sunday's Teen Choice Awards, but at least one country star is speaking out against the show.

James Otto Wants You to 'Shake What God Gave Ya'

Sun, August 08 2010 4:01am - Source: The Boot

James Otto jokingly calls himself "the love child between Ronnie Milsap and Barry White ."

Baby Talk With James Otto

Sun, August 08 2010 4:01am - Source: The Boot

James Otto and his wife of five years, Amy, are thinking pink.

James Otto Wants You to 'Shake What God Gave Ya'

Wed, July 28 2010 10:50pm - Source: The Boot

James Otto jokingly calls himself "the love child between Ronnie Milsap and Barry White ."

James Otto Recruits Old Friends and Personal Heroes for New CD

Wed, July 21 2010 3:38pm - Source: The Boot

James Otto has a tough act to follow -- himself!

James Otto Sounds Off On Illegal Downloading

Thu, July 15 2010 6:34pm - Source: The Boot

James Otto took to Twitter this week to protest illegal downloading of music, offering a specific example of how it affects artists and songwriters.

James Otto: A Day in the Life

Tue, July 13 2010 9:10pm - Source: The Boot

The Boot's 'Day in the Life' video shoot took place right in the middle of Music Fest during a jam-packed day (that unfortunately did not include the signing of any skin!).

Josh Thompson, James Otto + Jaron Raise Cain in Tulsa

Thu, June 03 2010 8:08pm - Source: The Boot

Josh Thompson , James Otto , and Jaron and the Long Road to Love helped Tulsa country radio station KVOO kick off their summer concert series last week at the historic Cain's Ballroom.