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Robyn Ottolini

Robyn Ottolini is a Canadian country singer and songwriter. She has released five extended plays as well as the platinum-certified single "F-150".[1][2]

Early life

Robyn Ottolini was raised in Uxbridge, Ontario[3] and began songwriting at the age of 13.[4] She cites Kacey Musgraves, Lennon & Maisy, and Sam Hunt as influences on her music.[4][5]

Career

In 2016, Ottolini was the second runner-up at the Boots and Hearts Music Festival’s Emerging Artist Showcase.[6] In February 2019, she independently released her debut EP Classic.[7] She was nominated for the Rising Star Award at the 2019 Country Music Association of Ontario Awards.[8]

In January 2020, Ottolini released the song "F-150".[9] The track was included on her February 2020 release The I'm Not Always Hilarious EP.[10] Towards the latter half of 2020, "F-150" gained traction on TikTok[11] and charted at #3 on the Rolling Stone Trending 25 chart in the United States for the week of October 1, 2020.[12][13] Amidst the success of the track, she signed a record deal with Warner Music Nashville.[14][15]

"F-150" impacted country radio formats on February 16, 2021,[16] and became her first Top 10 hit on the Billboard Canada Country chart,[17] and first gold-certified single in Canada.[18] In June 2021, Ottolini released her major-label debut project The But I'm Not Always Sad Either EP, which included the single "Tell You Everything".[19] Later that year, she won the "Rising Star" award at the 2021 Canadian Country Music Awards.[20]

In the spring of 2023, Ottolini departed Warner Nashville, and signed a distribution deal with Empire Distribution. She released the single "Match for My Memory" as part of her new deal.[21] On January 19, 2024, Ottolini released the extended play Growing Up to Do.[22]

Tours

Discography

Extended plays

Singles

Christmas singles

Music videos

Awards and nominations

References

  1. ^ Nicholson, Jessica (October 8, 2020). "Warner Music Nashville Signs Robyn Ottolini". MusicRow Magazine. Retrieved December 10, 2020.
  2. ^ "WARNER MUSIC NASHVILLE SIGNS BREAKOUT SINGER / SONGWRITER ROBYN OTTOLINI". Warner Music Nashville. October 8, 2020. Retrieved December 11, 2020.
  3. ^ Pape, Hendrik (June 24, 2016). "INTRODUCING ROBYN OTTOLINI". Sound Check Entertainment. Retrieved December 10, 2020.
  4. ^ a b "Who Is Robyn Ottolini? An Interview With This Emerging Country Artist". Front Porch Music. October 31, 2020. Retrieved December 10, 2020.
  5. ^ Murray, Joshua (October 18, 2019). "Robyn Ottolini, Good Sh*t Q&A and 5 Quick Questions [Single Release]". The Reviews Are In. Retrieved December 11, 2020.
  6. ^ Royal Agricultural Winter Fair (September 20, 2016). "Boots and Hearts Music Festival brings homegrown talent to The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair". Cision. CNW Group.
  7. ^ a b "Classic – Robyn Ottolini". AllMusic. Retrieved December 10, 2020.
  8. ^ "Artist of the Month: Robyn Ottolini". Country Music Association of Ontario. Retrieved December 11, 2020.
  9. ^ ""F-150" – Robyn Ottolini". AllMusic. Retrieved December 11, 2020.
  10. ^ a b "The I'm Not Only Hilarious EP – Robyn Ottolini". AllMusic. Retrieved December 10, 2020.
  11. ^ Snowdon, Frazer (November 23, 2020). "TikTok video lands Uxbridge, Ont., country singer a record deal". Global News. Retrieved December 11, 2020.
  12. ^ "Trending 25, September 25, 2020 - October 1, 2020". Rolling Stone. Retrieved December 10, 2020.
  13. ^ McGuirk, Will (October 1, 2020). "Meghan Patrick and Robyn Ottolini keep on truckin' with new songs". Slow City. Retrieved December 11, 2020.
  14. ^ Dillon, Moya (November 10, 2020). "'I'm not Carrie Underwood, it's like a dream:' TikTok truck challenge drives Uxbridge singer straight to record deal". Uxbridge Times Journal. Metroland Media Group. Retrieved December 11, 2020.
  15. ^ Edgell, Justyne (October 23, 2020). "Uxbridge singer-songwriter signs with Nashville label". Yahoo! News. Retrieved December 11, 2020.
  16. ^ Dukes, Billy (January 7, 2021). "Robyn Ottolini's 'F-150′ Is a True Emotional Earworm [Listen]". Taste of Country.
  17. ^ a b c References for Canada Country peak positions:
    • "F-150": "Canada Country chart for May 1, 2021". Billboard. Retrieved April 27, 2021.(subscription required)
    • "Tell You Everything": "Canada Country chart for November 20, 2021". Billboard. Retrieved November 24, 2021.(subscription required)
    • "Hangover for Christmas": "Canada Country chart for January 1, 2022". Billboard. Retrieved December 29, 2021.(subscription required)
    • "Trust Issues": "Canada Country chart for April 16, 2022". Billboard. Retrieved April 12, 2022.(subscription required)
    • "Match for My Memory": "Canada Country chart for December 16, 2023". Billboard. Retrieved December 13, 2023.
  18. ^ a b c "Canadian single certifications – Robyn Ottolini". Music Canada. Retrieved October 18, 2022.
  19. ^ a b Stefano, Angela (June 8, 2021). "Robyn Ottolini Continues Her Story, Happier, on Debut Major-Label EP, 'But I'm Not Always Sad Either'". Taste of Country.
  20. ^ a b Samhan, Jamie (November 30, 2021). "2021 CCMA Awards winners list: Dallas Smith voted entertainer of the year". Global News.
  21. ^ Melanson, Jenna (April 28, 2023). "Robyn Ottolini shares new single, "Match for My Memory"". Canadian Beats Media. Retrieved April 30, 2023.
  22. ^ Melanson, Jenna (October 11, 2023). "ROBYN OTTOLINI SHARES NEW SINGLE, "SICK OF SEX"". Canadian Beats Media. Retrieved October 31, 2023.
  23. ^ Pape, Hendrik (September 12, 2023). "Robyn Ottolini Announces the 'All My Friends Are Hot' North American Tour". Sound Check Entertainment. Retrieved December 25, 2023.
  24. ^ References for Canadian Hot 100 peak positions:
    • "F-150": "Canadian Hot 100: May 8, 2021". Billboard. Retrieved May 4, 2021.(subscription required)
  25. ^ References for Country Airplay peak positions:
    • "F-150": "Billboard Country Update – August 9, 2021" (PDF). Billboard. Retrieved August 10, 2021.
  26. ^ Walker, Jennifer (October 17, 2012). "Uxbridge teen shoots for the stars". Metroland News.
  27. ^ Woods, Dave (2013). "Interview with Robyn Ottolini". BlogTalkRadio.
  28. ^ "In The News". CMA Ontario. September 3, 2014.
  29. ^ "Robyn Ottolini - Where We're At (Official Music Video)" (video). YouTube. October 5, 2018. Retrieved December 10, 2020.
  30. ^ "Robyn Ottolini - F-150 (Official Music Video)" (video). YouTube. December 4, 2020. Retrieved December 10, 2020.
  31. ^ "Robyn Ottolini - Hangover For Christmas (Official Music Video)" (video). YouTube. November 5, 2021. Retrieved December 30, 2021.
  32. ^ "Robyn Ottolini - Boujee on a Budget (Official Music Video)" (video). YouTube. November 22, 2021. Retrieved December 4, 2021.
  33. ^ "Robyn Ottolini - Trust Issues (Official Music Video)" (video). YouTube. March 18, 2022. Retrieved March 22, 2022.
  34. ^ "Robyn Ottolini - Say It (Official Music Video)" (video). YouTube. June 17, 2022. Retrieved October 20, 2022.
  35. ^ "Robyn Ottolini - Busy (Official Music Video)" (video). YouTube. October 13, 2022. Retrieved October 20, 2022.
  36. ^ "Robyn Ottolini - Sad To Work (Closing Shift Video)" (video). YouTube. May 18, 2023. Retrieved May 19, 2023.
  37. ^ Despres, Tricia (June 20, 2023). "Robyn Ottolini Turns Up the Heat in Music Video for 'Match for My Memory': 'It's a Message to an Ex' (Exclusive)". People. Retrieved January 21, 2024.
  38. ^ "2019 Winners & Nominees". CMA Ontario. Retrieved January 10, 2021.
  39. ^ "2021 Winners & Nominees". CMA Ontario. Retrieved September 21, 2021.
  40. ^ "2022 CMAOntario Awards Nominees Announced". CMA Ontario. March 24, 2022. Retrieved June 7, 2022.
  41. ^ "10th Annual CMAOntario Awards Winners Announced". CMA Ontario. June 6, 2022. Retrieved June 7, 2022.
  42. ^ "2022 CCMA AWARD NOMINEES". Canadian Country Music Association. July 20, 2022. Archived from the original on September 13, 2022. Retrieved September 12, 2022.
  43. ^ "TENILLE TOWNES TAKES HOME FOUR WINS AT THE 2022 CCMA AWARDS PRESENTED BY TD". Canadian Country Music Association (Press release). Global News Wire. September 11, 2022. Archived from the original on September 12, 2022.
  44. ^ "2023 CMAOntario Awards: Winners Announced!". Country Music Association of Ontario. June 5, 2023. Archived from the original on June 5, 2023.
  45. ^ "2023 CMAOntario Awards: Celebrating the Best Country Music In Ontario". Front Porch Music. March 27, 2023. Retrieved April 17, 2023.
  46. ^ "2024 CMAOntario Awards". CMAOntario. Archived from the original on June 14, 2024. Retrieved June 14, 2024.

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