James Otto releases new single
Tuesday, January 8, 2008 – James Otto recently released "Just Got Started Lovin' You!" If things go well, Otto's album,"Sunset Man," should be released between March and May.
Rascal Flatts's Jay DeMarcus and John Rich co-produced the record. Otto is a member of the Muzik Mafia, which includes Gretchen Wilson and Rich. Otto previously was on Mercury Nashville where he released one album.
In late November and early December, Otto filmed a video for the single. The videos should be sent to CMT and Great American Country later this month.
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