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Fayetteville After 5 Goes Country by ALEXANDRIA RAPPE War veteran, the son of a drill sergeant who was in the military for 23 years, Let down your hair, put on your cowboy hats and boots for this month's Fayetteville after 5. Country sensation artist James Otto will hit the stage at and as a Navy vet himself, Otto feels an intensely personal connection with the Festival Park on Friday, June 21 for a night of dancing song's message … which, he stresses, is not a political one. and great country music — a perfect event for the "Being a guy who considers himself a Christian, I think south. this song addresses a subject that needs to be addressed. Otto's big success happened in 2007 when he signed One of the lines is, 'There's a left side, a right side, and with Warner Brother Records in Nashville, Tenn. With the then there's the truth.' Regardless of the politics that can making of their first album, Sunset Man, Otto was on the often divide our nation … This song basically just wants to lay it out as Christians see it — that there's only two way. His first single off of the album, "Just Got Started people that ever gave their lives for you, and it's soldiers Lovin' You" reached number one on the Hot Country and Jesus." Songs list and the number one country single in 2008. His songs are great summer tunes to jam to and he pours He was involved in co-writing Jamey Johnson's hit single "In Color" with Lee Thomas Miller. "In Color" his personal experiences and memories into his lyrics, making them all the more unique. was nominated for a Grammy for "Best Country Song" "As much as there's all these different fractures of at the 2008 Grammy Awards. Johnson also was awarded country music these days — you have pop country, rock for the 2008 Academy of Country Music award for country, traditional country, alt-country and all these "Song of the Year". things in between — I don't know why country-soul "I approached writing a lot of these songs with what I couldn't exist right alongside it all," said Otto. really wanted for my live show," said Otto. Come experience a great festivity during this month's Otto's most recent work came out in 2010; favorite Fayetteville After 5. Fayetteville After 5, sponsored by the singles from this album, Shake What God Gave Ya, were Dogwood Festival, is a fun, family-friendly event that "Groovy Little Summer Song" and "Soldiers and Jesus." allows the community to get together and celebrate the end He also went on tour that year with Toby Keith and Trace Adkins, two other phenomenal country artists. of the week through music and dance. Country music artist James Otto is set to That arena-ready thinking bred barn burners like the The gates open around 5 p.m. and please remember: no perform at Fayetteville After 5. opening track, "Are Ya With Me," which emphasizes his outside food and beverages are allowed. Southern rock side, and the divine mandate of the title song, "Shake What For more information on James Otto, visit www.jamesotto. net. And to find out what else is going on in Fayetteville this God Gave Ya," which Otto says "has turned out to be the best live song we summer, visit www.faydogwoodfestival. have — better than any of the hits — because it gets people off their asses ALEXANDRIA RAPPE, Intern, com/index.php. and out of their seats." COMMENTS? Editor@upandcom"Soldiers & Jesus" is no rote patriotic anthem. As the grandson of a Korean ingweekly.com. Simply Divine... Life IS Good with LASIK! First, it is "Wow, I love my LASIK." Then, LASIK is the simple relaxation of living with crisp, clear vision 24/7.1 Cape Fear Eye Associates will help you find out if you are a candidate for this lifeenhancing procedure. Cape Fear Eye Associates is a leader in laser vision correction. And, now it is a great time to consider LASIK . with our Special Summer Pricing offer. Your initial LASIK Consultation is FREE! Call Today! 910.672.5017 Call Today! 910.484.2284 ext. 273 Summer Pricing $500 Off LASIK Flexible Payment Options to Fit Every Budget 1 >H`UL 9PNNPUZ 6+ 4+ : :JV[[ :[HWSL[VU 4+ :OLLS ) 7H[LS 4+ 4L[YV 4LKPJHS +Y -H`L[[L]PSSL www.CapeFearEye.com 1 This procedure may not be suitable for all patients. Individual results may vary and are not guaranteed. 2 Bilateral Custom LASIK procedures. Limited time offer. WWW.UPANDCOMINGWEEKLY.COM JUNE 12-18, 2013 UCW 9