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Warner/Chappell Signs James Otto

May 21, 2009/by LB Cantrell

Warner/Chappell Music, the global publishing arm of Warner Music Group, has announced a worldwide publishing agreement with Warner Bros. Records artist James Otto, Song of the Year winner at this year’s Academy of Country Music Awards and a two-time 2008 Grammy Award nominee. Under the agreement, Warner/Chappell Music will co-publish and administer the majority of Otto’s catalog of work including songs from his breakthrough sophomore album, Sunset Man, as well as his future compositions.

Otto won the Academy of Country Music’s Song of the Year award for “In Color,” which also earned him a second Grammy nomination for Best Country Song. In addition, the singer/songwriter earned a 2008 Grammy Award nomination for “Best Male Country Vocal Performance” for “Just Started Lovin’ You,” his first No. 1. Otto also just earned three MusicRow Award nominations for Breakthrough Songwriter, Breakthrough Artist and Song of the Year (for “In Color”).

“James is a tremendously talented artist with a unique voice to complement his stellar songwriting skills and exciting performances,” said Tracy Gershon, Senior Vice President and Head of A&R, Nashville, Warner/Chappell Music. “With his artistic vision and Warner/Chappell’s support and expertise, I’m confident that this is only the beginning for James and that he will be a staple songwriter and artist in the country music world for years to come.”

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(l-r) Tracy Gershon, Sr. VP/Head of A&R, Warner/Chappell Nashville; James Otto with wife Amy; and Scott Francis, President, Chairman and CEO of Warner/Chappell U.S.

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LB Cantrell is Director of Operations & Content at MusicRow magazine, where she oversees, manages and executes all company operations. LB oversees all MusicRow-related content, including MusicRow‘s six annual print issues and online news. She also heads up specific, large-scale projects for the company, facilitates the company’s annual events, and more. LB is a Georgia native and a graduate of the Recording Industry Management program at Middle Tennessee State University.
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  1. James Otto Sweet Heart
    James Otto Sweet Heart says:
    May 21, 2009 at 7:26 pm

    I love James SO much!!! (big smile)

    God bless you and him always!!!

    Holly in East Tennessee

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  2. Connie
    Connie says:
    May 22, 2009 at 6:21 pm

    Yeah!!! Congratulations James! I totally agree with your selection Tracey and Scott…..Thank You!! The James Otto Fans have been undying, growing, and patient!! The Ottomaniacs know a good thing!!

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