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Release Date:           April 22, 2008

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

James Otto Also Performing at LeAnn Rimes Concert in Wausau

(Wausau, WI) A country singer and songwriter with a southern rock heart and the number 3 hit in the nation this week, James Otto, will take the stage just before headliner LeAnn Rimes makes her first concert appearance in Wausau, Wisconsin at The Amphitheater in Marathon Park on Saturday, June 28. Kinzie Benefit Concerts, LLC, just finalized a contract with Otto today.

Otto’s popular current hit, “Just Got Started Lovin You” has been on the country music charts for 26 weeks. Last week, it was number 4. His current album, “Sunset Man” produced by his brother-in-law Jay DeMarcus (of Rascal Flatts), is currently the second best-selling Country Record in the nation and the number 3 best selling album across all music genres.

Otto will take the stage at 7:15 p.m. Rimes is scheduled to perform at 8:45 p.m. A third artist, yet to be announced, will open the event at 6 p.m. Gates open at 5:00 p.m. Hot food and beverages will be available from local vendors all night. Advance tickets may be ordered over the phone or picked up at the Performing Arts Foundation in Wausau. The Kinzie Benefit Concerts’ website, www.kbconcerts.com is handling online ticket orders.

“John Rich of the country duo, Big and Rich, calls James Otto the biggest voice in country music,” said Kirk Howard, manager of Kinzie Benefit Concerts, LLC. “Many people would say the same thing about LeAnn Rimes’ phenomenal voice, so it’s going to be one amazing summer night in Wausau.”

Howard said advance ticket sales are doing very well considering the concert is still over two months away, but organizers are hoping eventually to fill all 6,500 reserved seats in The Amphitheater. “We want to be able to make a substantial contribution to The Children’s Miracle Network, and the more seats we sell, the bigger that contribution can be. With a huge turnout, we can also demonstrate to top level national artists and their agents that The Amphitheater at Marathon Park in Wausau is a premium outdoor venue and a must-stop on their summer tours.”

Howard says many area companies have been eager to sponsor the event. Major sponsors to date include Ministry Health Care, Marshfield Clinic, Kinziegreen Marketing Group, North Star Casino, Associated Bank, Wausau Insurance and Miller Lite. Most country music radio stations throughout central and northern Wisconsin are also sponsoring or supporting the event.

For more information, visit www.kinziebenefitconcerts.com or www.kbconcerts.com

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