James Otto’s breakthrough hit, “Just Got Started Lovin’ You,” topped the country charts in 2008. Otto’s bluesy, muscular voice and dynamic stage presence earned him the respect of industry gatekeepers and the adoration of legions of fans. Before moving to Nashville, Otto served in the Navy for two years. Once in Nashville, he signed a deal with Mercury Records that introduced him to a national audience. However, it was when he signed with Warner Bros. and released the album Sunset Man that his career shifted into high gear. Otto became a part of the renegade outfit, The Muzik Mafia, and developed a reputation as a riveting live performer. Sunset Man peaked at No. 2 on Billboard’s Top Country Albums chart, and Otto began earning a reputation as one of Nashville’s most compelling young songwriters. He co-wrote the Jamey Johnson hit, “In Color,” which won Song of The Year honors from both the Country Music Academy and the Academy of Country Music in 2008. Otto has also penned songs for John Anderson, Trace Adkins, Randy Owen and many others. In 2010, he dropped the album Shake What God Gave Ya. In 2015, he released the single “Somewhere Tonight.” James Otto continues to tour to the delight of his many fans.
