Coti Howell was born and raised a music lover, and growing up in Nashville only increased her love affair with country music. The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga graduate cut her teeth in Journalism as a television reporter for the campus news station before working as an on-air reporter for Inside Music Row. She took some time off to travel and lived abroad in Bangkok before returning to the States to rejoin her one true love: Music Journalism. Howell worked as the entertainment reporter for AL.com in Tuscaloosa, Alabama and freelanced for Nashville publications before joining Taste of Country. In her spare time, she loves traveling the world, tweeting, shopping, spending time with friends and family and, of course, going to live shows!
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Report: ‘Nashville’ Star Hayden Panettiere Expecting First Child
Hayden Panettiere's family is about to get a little bit bigger! The actress is reportedly expecting her first child with fiancé Wladimir Klitschko.
Lee Ann Womack Announces New Album Details
Lee Ann Womack fans are going to be pleased to know the singer has announced the release of her next album, her first release in nearly seven years.
New Music from Jamie Lynn Spears – ‘Nerve Wracking’
Jamie Lynn Spears is releasing a new EP titled 'The Journey' on May 27 and the singer describes it as an open look at her life. It took her six years to finish writing the songs for her five-song EP -- and roughly 100 others -- and she's a little nervous about letting it all show.
Ronnie Dunn Gets Intervention, Performs on ‘The Doctors’
Ronnie Dunn stopped by 'The Doctors' to share some secrets on how traveling frequently has affected his health and to perform his single, 'I Wish I Still Smoked Cigarettes.' But when Dr. Travis Stork introduced his performance he said he may need to perform an intervention on Dunn.
Jimmy Fallon Tries on Dolly Parton’s Wig
Dolly Parton stopped by 'The Tonight Show' Tuesday (May 13) and talked about growing up in Tennessee, her world tour and that signature blonde hair. Parton brought one of her famous wigs to the show and host Jimmy Fallon couldn't say no when she asked him to try one on.
Dierks Bentley’s Kids Ask What ‘Drunk on a Plane’ Means
Dierks Bentley is a family man. The 'Drunk on a Plane' singer has three kids and when he's not out on the road or recording new music, he's just a regular ol' dad.
The Cadillac Three Prove ‘It’s All About The South’ in New Video [Watch]
The Cadillac Three know one thing for sure, it really is 'all about the south,' and they showcase that in their video for their rockin' country single 'The South.'
Brantley Gilbert’s Harley Ride to Promote New Album, Folds of Honor
Brantley Gilbert knows how to add some of his own personality to promotions for his new music. The 'Bottoms Up' singer is riding a Harley to help him with 'Just As I Am,' which drops on May 19.
Carrie Underwood and Miranda Lambert to Perform ‘Something Bad’ at 2014 Billboard Music Awards
Two of country music's leading ladies will join forces for the 2014 Billboard Music Awards. Carrie Underwood and Miranda Lambert are going to take the Las Vegas stage side by side.
Charlie Daniels Admits He’s a Taylor Swift Fan [Video]
Charlie Daniels says he has a lot of 'admiration' for fellow country star Taylor Swift.
Chris Young Stops a Fight at New York Concert
Artists hate when they have to be interrupted in the middle of a show, but sometimes it has to happen for everyone's benefit. At a show in Glen Falls, N.Y., Chris Young stopped in his tracks to break up a fight in the crowd.
Long-Time Johnny Cash Home Sells for $2 Million
The house that Johnny Cash and June Carter called their home for over 40 years has now been sold. It was sold by Barry Gibb, from the classic rock group the Bee Gees, and his wife Linda.
Chris Young’s ‘Tomorrow’ Video Gets The Lego Treatment
Chris Young fans sure are dedicated. One fan in particular wanted to show their dedication to the singer in an interesting way. They made their very own version of Young's video for 'Tomorrow' -- with only Legos -- and it's a spot-on remake.
Eric Church Takes On Scalpers in Minneapolis
Eric Church doesn't tolerate scalpers and he's proving it in Minneapolis. In one week, over 14,000 tickets have sold for that particular show but it turns out nearly 1,000 were purchased by scalpers -- and Church isn't having it.
Easton Corbin Premieres Sexy New Video for ‘Clockwork’
Things get steamy for Easton Corbin in his sexy new video for his single, 'Clockwork.' The video shows a love triangle between Corbin and two women. It fits the lyrics to his song perfectly.
Keith Urban Discovers Ryan Seacrest’s Secret Talent
There is no lack of talent on the set of 'American Idol' but sometimes that talent has yet to be discovered. This week, behind-the-scenes of the reality show, Keith Urban discovered even Ryan Seacrest has a hidden talent.
Craig Morgan To Host 8th Annual Charity Event In Tennessee [Video]
Craig Morgan loves his hometown of Dickson, Tenn. and every year he hosts a charity event to raise money to help foster children in the town, as well as throughout the rest of Middle Tennessee.
Jason Aldean To Help Judge MLB’s ‘Honorary Bat Girl’ For Breast Cancer Awareness
Jason Aldean is teaming up with some big names to help Major League Baseball pick the 2014 Honorary Bat Girls to raise awareness for breast cancer.
Carrie Underwood, Sheryl Crow + More Salute Linda Ronstadt at Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction [Pictures]
Carrie Underwood was on hand to help pay tribute to Linda Ronstadt when the female musician was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on Thursday (April 10) in Brooklyn, New York.
ACM Awards Still on Track to Leave Las Vegas
The ACM Awards are synonymous with Las Vegas, but next year the award show is leaving Sin City and heading for a place that's a little more country.