More. This is where Carey Ott lives. Do more. Give more. Grow more. In all ways, for himself and for others, to live and be more. It is no surprise, then, that with just 2 albums Ott has established himself as a leading singer/songwriter who has earned his stripes and is, well, reaching for more. With an intelligent, evocative pop/rock style and truly monster hooks in the vein of Thom Yorke, Jack Johnson, and Coldplay, Ott is a perfect fit for today’s creative and human landscape. Fueled by his genuine love of people and the desire to serve and help them, Ott is certainly more than great musical talent.

Growing up in the Chicago-adjacent town of Ottawa, IL, music first found Ott in the home. From a 7-year old fascination with the piano at his grandparents’ farm to pretending he was Prince on his Uncle Lanny’s string-less blue guitar, home is where he fell in love with melody. Then at 13, as little brothers will do, Carey began quietly
eavesdropping on his older brother’s guitar practice sessions, and sneaking in to pick up where his brother left off when he was done. It wasn’t long before Carey was shredding on Skid Row...