Robyn Ottolini

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]

Robyn Ottolini
OriginUxbridge, Ontario, Canada
GenresCountry
Occupation(s)Singer-songwriter
Years active2012-present
Labels
Websiterobynottolini.com

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 Warner Nashville deal

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" is slated to impact country radio formats on February 16, 2021.[16][17]

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

Singles
Year Single Peak
positions		 Album
CAN
Country
[18]
2021 "F-150" 28 The I'm Not Always Hilarious EP

Music videos
Year Video Director
2018 "Where We're At"[19] Tim Deegan
2020 "F-150"[20] Ben Knechtel

Awards and nominations
Year Association Category Nominated Work Result Ref
2019 Country Music Association of Ontario Rising Star N/A Nominated [21]

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. "INTRODUCING ROBYN OTTOLINI". Sound Check Entertainment. Retrieved December 10, 2020.
  4. "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. "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. "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. "Future Releases for Country Radio Stations". AllAccess. Retrieved January 8, 2021.
  17. Dukes, Billy (January 7, 2021). "Robyn Ottolini's 'F-150′ Is a True Emotional Earworm [Listen]". Taste of Country.
  18. "Canada Country chart for February 6, 2021". Billboard. Retrieved February 3, 2021.(subscription required)
  19. "Robyn Ottolini - Where We're At (Official Music Video)" (video). YouTube. October 5, 2018. Retrieved December 10, 2020.
  20. "Robyn Ottolini - F-150 (Official Music Video)" (video). YouTube. December 4, 2020. Retrieved December 10, 2020.
  21. "2019 Winners & Nominees". CMA Ontario. Retrieved January 10, 2021.
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