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	TeeCee	Saw your performance via the televison! You looked so at ease and comfortable up there on at that stage! Right at home! I truly hope in my heart of hearts you will be performing there many more times in your long and forthcoming career! I am looking forward to the albums release! It will be my birthday present to myself, since my birthday is the 5th. Good luck and hope to see you in Washington state sometime soon.   Posted by TeeCee on March 2, 2008 - Sunday - 6:59 PM [Reply to this]

	angela	James, You looked right at home on that grand stage and i'm sure you will be up there many more times in the years to come :) Angela   Posted by angela on March 2, 2008 - Sunday - 7:00 PM [Reply to this]

	Ottomaniac	It was such an amazing performance!!!!! I know you have worked hard for every moment that is happening now and it was so FABULOUS to see you on that stage again! My Daddy called me and was so thrilled to see you on his television performing on one of his favortie programs! Hugs and Love, VR   Posted by Ottomaniac on March 2, 2008 - Sunday - 7:00 PM [Reply to this]

	Kim Kim Wayne	You did a great job! But you forgot to say that Elizabeth Cook was there too! Cant wait to see you at the country music expo in April in Indy!   Posted by Kim on March 2, 2008 - Sunday - 7:02 PM [Reply to this]

	VANESSA VANESSA LOPP	James you deserve every minute you get on that or any other stage.. keep up the great music.   Posted by VANESSA on March 2, 2008 - Sunday - 7:02 PM [Reply to this]

	The Brooklyn Pizza Company. shawn malone	You are very blessed, but at least you know it and appreciate it!! You have an awesome voice and deserve all thats headin your way!!! Keep rockin Brother!!! Peace Shawn Malone   Posted by The Brooklyn Pizza Company. on March 2, 2008 - Sunday - 7:03 PM [Reply to this]

	glenda	Hey James! So great seeing you on the opry stage, you definitely deserve to be there! Awesome performance! Keep Rockin'!   Posted by glenda on March 2, 2008 - Sunday - 7:03 PM [Reply to this]

	Brent & Gina	James you seem to have your head on straight and know where you want to go!! So keep your feet on the ground and eyes on the prize! Keep on Keeping on, you will go far. Brent & Gina   Posted by Brent & Gina on March 2, 2008 - Sunday - 7:03 PM [Reply to this]

	Nancy	No you didn't look nervous and as usual you were GREAT! Good for you, not everyone gets to live their dream.........   Posted by Nancy on March 2, 2008 - Sunday - 7:04 PM [Reply to this]

	Mandy Mandy Metheny-Campbell	Congrats!!!! I love your music!!!   Posted by Mandy on March 2, 2008 - Sunday - 7:04 PM [Reply to this]

	♥ HANNAH ♥	I seen you on the Opry and I have to say you did a wonderful job. I just love to watch and hear you sing. Keep up the awesome work!!!!   Posted by ♥ HANNAH ♥ on March 2, 2008 - Sunday - 7:05 PM [Reply to this]

	Tracie	We watched and loved it! You looked great and sounded even better. Can't wait for the CD to come out. Take care--Tracie, Bill, Dani & Jamie   Posted by Tracie on March 2, 2008 - Sunday - 7:05 PM [Reply to this]

	SweetCaroline	James, I thought you looked excited to be at the Opry, perhaps it was nervousness. Whatever it was, it shows your respect of the history and importance of The Ryman and The Opry. Enjoyed your chat with Nan too. Continued success...Caroline   Posted by SweetCaroline on March 2, 2008 - Sunday - 7:05 PM [Reply to this]

	@lesh@ Alesha Keown kidd	I knew from the first time i met you that you would be there. I sat and chatted with you all the way to Kansas City when you sang the National Anthem at the NASCAR race. I worked for KLEENEX do you remember? haha As soon as I got to my hotel room I instantly opened the laptop and began searching. When I found the song "Just got started lovin you" I told each of those girls that you were gonna make it BIG. Here you are James. Keep rockin..your voice is a different sound for country music. KEEP ON KEEPIN ON!!! My motto I have carried through life I will now pass along....."Follow your dreams...and enjoy the ride!" YOU ARE AWESOME!!!   Posted by @lesh@ on March 2, 2008 - Sunday - 7:06 PM [Reply to this]

	Kenneth Duncan	Congrats bro, I am proud of ya!!!!!!!!! Keep u the hard work and theres no doubt u r gonna do so many great things. Have a great week and I'll talk to ya soon. God Bless, Kenneth   Posted by Kenneth Duncan on March 2, 2008 - Sunday - 7:06 PM [Reply to this]

	Brian Nelson	awesome job last night brother! Brian   Posted by Brian Nelson on March 2, 2008 - Sunday - 7:07 PM [Reply to this]

	Dawn	WOW! Congratulations big man! History in the making!   Posted by Dawn on March 2, 2008 - Sunday - 7:07 PM [Reply to this]

	Brad Brad Moyer	All I can say is that you deserve it. Congrats!   Posted by Brad on March 2, 2008 - Sunday - 7:07 PM [Reply to this]

	~Michele~	I am so glad you have gotten to experience this. I visited The Ryman & the Grand Ole Opry. I have to say growing up as a fan & still today, I got that same sense of awe where such ledgends have stood. It is breath taking for sure. As a musician making it to the big world llike yourself, I can't imagine. I wish you the best!   Posted by ~Michele~ on March 2, 2008 - Sunday - 7:08 PM [Reply to this]

	ruthellen ruthellen Kollatz	Hello James Iwatch ya last night i think you did very good job i watch GAC,cmt all the time not much more to do in ATL GA.   Posted by ruthellen on March 2, 2008 - Sunday - 7:08 PM [Reply to this]

	Linda Linda Cole	JAMES, I SAW YOU LAST NIGHT ..YOU WERE AWESOME... DID A GREAT JOB.. LOOKING FORWARD TO SEEING YOU MARCH 8.... HAVE A GREAT WEEK..   Posted by Linda on March 2, 2008 - Sunday - 7:09 PM [Reply to this]

	"Squeeker"	It was a great show. I loved it. Can't wait for you to come to SW PA so I can see you live. Keep true and grounded and enjoy the ride.   Posted by "Squeeker" on March 2, 2008 - Sunday - 7:09 PM [Reply to this]

	Loretta	I'm sure that you will return there many more times, it's important to alway's follow your dreams. Only you and God can determine your destiny. Really enjoy your music, hopefully will get to meet you one day. A country friend from Cecilia, Ky.   Posted by Loretta on March 2, 2008 - Sunday - 7:10 PM [Reply to this]

	Billie	Awesome!!!!!!! Next you'll be at the CMA's getting entainer of the year. Looking forward to seeing you. Keep up the outstanding work. We love ya here in Joplin, Missouri.   Posted by Billie on March 2, 2008 - Sunday - 7:13 PM [Reply to this]

	Jazz Jazz Blue	Wow! I can only imagine. Did you feel a sigh of relief? You did it, be loud and proud, and we hope you never loose that feeling of wonder and awe too. Good for you James! You are in the driver's seat now, so enjoy the ride. I will sit quietly..well maybe not too quietly in the back seat and be thrilled for you and your family. Your Friend, Jazz   Posted by Jazz on March 2, 2008 - Sunday - 7:14 PM [Reply to this]

	Parker Photography	Your living the dream now, man. It's going to be, and already has been, an incredible ride. This journey of yours is going to take you right to the top where you belong. It's taken some time, but you have to grow into the place where you are supposed to be, mentally and emotionally, to prepare yourself for all that is to come, before you can arrive there. Well, now you're there. Your blog moved me, my friend. Thank you for sharing these memories with us. You give us all hope and inspiration that if we work hard enough, we can be standing on our own personal stages, watching our dreams come true.   Posted by Parker Photography on March 2, 2008 - Sunday - 7:14 PM [Reply to this]

	wackyshelly	You should write a song about this. It is so nice to hear when people's dreams come true. Once again I am starting my day off with a smile.   Posted by wackyshelly on March 2, 2008 - Sunday - 7:16 PM [Reply to this]

	John	Awesome performance on the Opry, Mr. Otto! I didn't get to see it, but I heard it on XM radio. Can't wait for the new CD!   Posted by John on March 2, 2008 - Sunday - 7:16 PM [Reply to this]

	Tressa	Congratulations! How amazing it must be to experience this and know that this is only the beginning. Your gonna be the next generations hero, they will follow in your boot tracks. That has to make you feel awsome. Again, Congrats!   Posted by Tressa on March 2, 2008 - Sunday - 7:17 PM [Reply to this]

	Randall	Enjoy the ride!!   Posted by Randall on March 2, 2008 - Sunday - 7:17 PM [Reply to this]

	Irene is Greek2u	What an eloquent post. There's a song in there, kid! Write it, baby!   Posted by Irene is Greek2u on March 2, 2008 - Sunday - 7:39 PM [Reply to this]

	Lynnette & Jim	That was a great performance!!! Even better than your first time at the Opry (Feb 2, 2008). I wrote about it here: http://franklin.thefuntimesguide.com/2008/02/grand_ole_opry_ryman.php and here: http://thefuntimesguide.com/2008/02/james_otto_on_gac.php We always try to catch your shows in Nashville!   Posted by Lynnette & Jim on March 2, 2008 - Sunday - 11:16 PM [Reply to this]

	Teri aka MandolinDoll:) VISION OF SOUND	It all comes back to a full circle James... "YOU" will always know where you started and where you end. The beginning is to believe and the ending is to live! From the moment I heard you sing this song I knew just how big it would make your circle! HUGE! So enjoy the journey and make sure and travel that circle often so you never forget! Please watch for my lastest reviews on some great bands I think you will appreciate them. Maybe someday I will get to write one on you. smiles, Teri~ aka MandolinDoll;) Vision of Sound   Posted by Teri aka MandolinDoll:) VISION OF SOUND on March 2, 2008 - Sunday - 11:19 PM [Reply to this]

	Ottomaniac2	It just goes to show the kind of people that are in Nashville. Most people are like "sorry...we're closed"....but Nashvillian's are a different breed of people. They just ooze kindness. Just like when this crazy middle aged women told you that you were the one of the best she'd ever heard. I'm so thankful that you didn't have me committed or arresting for stalking! This is just a step on the bottom of the ladder for you....and the only way for you is UP! So, start practicing on that stairmaster, we're climbing to the top and ain't gonna stop! A gazillion Otto kudos!   Posted by Ottomaniac2 on March 2, 2008 - Sunday - 11:56 PM [Reply to this]

	Dianne dianne byrd	Awesome performance! And now I have learned we share the same birthday, how cool is that? I visited the Grand Ole Opry House on my birthday in 2006, when my dear friend Ray Scott was performing. He wished me a Happy Birthday from the Opry Stage, made me cry.   Posted by Dianne on March 3, 2008 - Monday - 12:23 AM [Reply to this]

	BamaGal Beth Wood	I watched you last night on the Opry and you did such a great job. You will go a long way in country music. You have the right stuff. Stay true to your dreams and you will do great. We watch GAC tv a lot so I have seen the show three times. Keep up the good work!!!!   Posted by BamaGal on March 3, 2008 - Monday - 1:23 AM [Reply to this]

	julie	I was at the Opry last night....you did a fantastic job!!!! Looking forward to your knew album!   Posted by julie on March 3, 2008 - Monday - 1:23 AM [Reply to this]

	Lana Lana Miller	Unfortunately I don't have television. This has been about the only time in the last three years that I have really wanted to watch something really bad. Anyway I am sure you did fine. Living out in the middle of nowhere I sure I wouldn't have been able to see it if I did have television. Hope you are feeling better and give Amy our love.   Posted by Lana on March 3, 2008 - Monday - 1:38 AM [Reply to this]

	Donna in KY Donna Floyd	James, saw you on the Opry last night. I didn't know who was gonna be on till I turned it on and they announced the lineup. I was very excited when I heard your name! I've seen your video, but never seen you perform otherwise. It was awesome! You didn't look nervous at all. Keep up the good work. You are going up, up, up! Donna in Kentucky   Posted by Donna in KY on March 3, 2008 - Monday - 2:27 AM [Reply to this]

	Debbie Debbie Wills	Congrats on a wonderful performance. I bet your heart was beating out of your chest. You sounded great, just like I knew you would. This is a wonderful milestone for you, enjoy!   Posted by Debbie on March 3, 2008 - Monday - 3:11 AM [Reply to this]

	Porkchop on KIIM-FM 99.5	James....great job on the Opry. I agree with a lot of the people here you looked at ease on stage. I know you were feeling the "stomach jumbles" but brother you did an awesome job. Congrats on the success of the single. We are getting a lot of requests for it. Continued success to you, James. "Porkchop" KIIM-FM Tucson, AZ.   Posted by Porkchop on KIIM-FM 99.5 on March 3, 2008 - Monday - 4:25 AM [Reply to this]

	****ShErOn **** Sheron Loflin	ITS ALWAYS GREAT TO HAVE NEW STARS AT THE GRAND OLE OPRY!YOU DESERVED IT!TC>>   Posted by ****ShErOn **** on March 3, 2008 - Monday - 6:20 PM [Reply to this]

	Suzi	Very well written! I don't regret for a minute that I left Nashville but you make me remember my dream. It must feel real good! Different dreams are good though too. Last night I cried with my little girl that was so tired and weak from a cold . It is such an amazing bond between mother and child. I wish for you great success and I hope in return that you wish for me to always be "the best mom in the world" (she won't be six forever you know!). I am so proud of you James!!!! You are an amazing talent and a beautiful person! Suzi   Posted by Suzi on March 3, 2008 - Monday - 6:20 PM [Reply to this]

	Missy	Darlin, you belong up there with the best of them. God Bless!!!   Posted by Missy on March 3, 2008 - Monday - 6:22 PM [Reply to this]

	Katrena Katrena Sims	I was there and loved every minute of you being on stage. I hope to see you on that stage more often and while sitting in the audience you looked like a man enjoying doing what you do for a living. I was so lost in your performance. I hope you come to Southern Illinois area often. I wish that I could have had my picture taken with you so I could put it on my profile page and become one of you Ottomanic fans. You right there in my top artists and keep up the excellent work. I have four artists that I want to see any time they are close enough and you are one!!!! Kat   Posted by Katrena on March 3, 2008 - Monday - 8:40 PM [Reply to this]

	Sherrie Berry Sherrie Davids	James, My daughter and I went to the Opry Saturday night. We were hootin' and hollarin' for you! My daughter heard the people next to us saying hey, who is this guy? He's really good! She told them of course! Sherrie   Posted by Sherrie Berry on March 6, 2008 - Thursday - 6:02 PM [Reply to this]

	~*~Wendy~*~	I was there to see it live, and you looked great. Like you had done it a million times before. I love your songs, keep up the good work!!!!   Posted by ~*~Wendy~*~ on April 22, 2008 - Tuesday - 4:40 AM [Reply to this]