Robyn Ottolini

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Robyn Ottolini
Born (1995-07-31) July 31, 1995 (age 26)
OriginUxbridge, Ontario, Canada
GenresCountry
Occupation(s)Singer-songwriter
Years active2012–present
Labels
Websiterobynottolini.com

Robyn Ottolini is a Canadian country singer and songwriter. She is currently signed to Warner Music Nashville, and has released the 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[]

Early career and Classic EP[]

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]

2020-present: "F-150", The I'm Not Always Hilarious EP, and The But I'm Not Always Sad Either EP[]

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.[19]

Discography[]

Extended plays[]

Title Details
Classic[7]
The I'm Not Always Hilarious EP[10]
  • Release date: February 21, 2020
  • Label: Independent
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
The But I'm Not Always Sad Either EP[19]

Singles[]

2010s[]

Year Single Album
2012 "Ring Around the Roses"[20] Open Doors & Fairy Tales
2013 "Little Back Road"[21]
2014 "Open Doors & Fairy Tales"[22]

2020s[]

Year Single Peak
positions 		Certifications Album
CAN
[23] 		CAN
Country
[17] 		US
Country
Airplay
[24]
2021 "F-150" 65 8 59 The I'm Not Always Hilarious EP
"Tell You Everything" — 44 — The But I'm Not Always Sad Either EP

Music videos[]

Year Video Director
2018 "Where We're At"[25] Tim Deegan
2020 "F-150"[26] Ben Knechtel

Awards and nominations[]

Year Association Category Nominated Work Result Ref
2019 Country Music Association of Ontario Rising Star N/A Nominated [27]
2021 Country Music Association of Ontario Album of the Year The I'm Not Always Hilarious EP Pending [28]
Female Artist of the Year N/A Pending
Rising Star of the Year N/A Pending
Songwriter(s) of the Year "F-150" (with Mark Schroor, Erik Fintelman) Pending
Single of the Year "F-150" Pending

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. ^ Jump up to: 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. ^ Jump up to: 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. ^ Jump up to: 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. ^ Jump up to: a b References for Canada Country peak positions:
  18. ^ Jump up to: a b "Canadian single certifications – Robyn Ottolini". Music Canada.
  19. ^ Jump up to: 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. ^ Walker, Jennifer (October 17, 2012). "Uxbridge teen shoots for the stars". Metroland News.
  21. ^ Woods, Dave (2013). "Interview with Robyn Ottolini". BlogTalkRadio.
  22. ^ "In The News". CMA Ontario. September 3, 2014.
  23. ^ References for Canadian Hot 100 peak positions:
  24. ^ References for Country Airplay peak positions:
  25. ^ "Robyn Ottolini - Where We're At (Official Music Video)" (video). YouTube. October 5, 2018. Retrieved December 10, 2020.
  26. ^ "Robyn Ottolini - F-150 (Official Music Video)" (video). YouTube. December 4, 2020. Retrieved December 10, 2020.
  27. ^ "2019 Winners & Nominees". CMA Ontario. Retrieved January 10, 2021.
  28. ^ "2021 Nominees". CMA Ontario. Retrieved April 8, 2021.

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