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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Lee Brice Won’t Stand for Slander, Responds to Fan’s False Accusations
If there's one thing that Lee Brice won't tolerate, it's lies. After a fan falsely accused the 'I Don't Dance' hitmaker of drinking too much before taking the stage at a recent show, he responded angrily, later speaking out about how slanderous accusations such as that really "burn him up."
See Country Artists Wearing the American Flag [Watch]
Country stars prove time and time again that they're oozing with love for America. Often, singers will show their patriotism by wearing an American flag on stage, and we've created a collection of photos of the best of artists wearing the 50 stars and 13 stripes!
Jason Aldean Calls CMA Awards Snub ‘Frustrating’ and ‘Disappointing’
The 2014 CMA Awards nominees were recently announced, but one big name was missing from the list. Despite having a huge touring year in this year alone, Jason Aldean's name was nowhere to be found.
Blake Shelton Poses as Pizza Hut Worker ‘Stephen,’ Sells Pizzas Undercover [Watch]
Blake Shelton took pizza lovers by surprise when he showed up at a California Pizza Hut to sell a few pies. The funny singer posed as a worker named Stephen, going undercover, but how can a six-foot-tall (and lots of change) celebrity really blend in?
Lady Antebellum’s Dave Haywood Welcomes Baby Boy
Lady Antebellum's collective family just grew by 10 tiny fingers and 10 tiny toes. The trio's Dave Haywood welcomed his first child with wife Kelli Cashiola Haywood on Sunday (Sept. 7).
Luke Bryan Brings Kid Onstage, Gives Him a Lesson in Butt-Shakin’ [Watch]
Luke Bryan is known for shaking it, but usually, he goes at it alone. However, on a recent tour stop in Chicago, the superstar decided to share the wealth, bringing a young fan onstage to teach him some of his most famous moves.
Oops! Best Country Stage Falls [Watch]
Country stars are just as clumsy as the rest of us. Alright, maybe Luke Bryan is extra clumsy, but we love him for it! Falling off the stage happens to the best of 'em ... even funny man Brad Paisley falls from time to time.
Kenny Chesney Surprises Athens, Georgia With Pop Up Show
Kenny Chesney made a lot of University of Georgia students very happy when he played a surprise popup show in Athens over the weekend.
Dolly Parton Calls Her ALS Ice Bucket Challenge a ‘Wet T-Shirt Contest’ [Watch]
No one thought she would do it, but the always glamorous Dolly Parton has completed the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge ... in a way only she could.
Love and Theft’s Stephen Barker Liles Marries ‘Best Friend’ Jenna Michelle Kennedy
One half of country duo Love and Theft tied the knot with the love of his life in Nashville on Sunday night (Aug. 24)! Stephen Barker Liles married Jenna Michelle Kennedy in a family-oriented ceremony.
Miranda Lambert Goes Even Shorter With New Haircut
Miranda Lambert has always had long, gorgeous blonde hair -- until recently. After debuting a short, chicer style, the superstar has gone even shorter!
Man Dies After Being Assaulted at Hank Williams, Jr. Concert in Michigan
A Michigan man has died after being assaulted at a Hank Williams, Jr. concert on Sunday (Aug. 17). The victim, 55-year-old Robert Kobe, was pronounced dead Tuesday (Aug. 19) following the incident.
Tim McGraw Lands 50th Hot Country Top 10 With ‘Meanwhile Back at Mama’s’
Tim McGraw's sweet single 'Meanwhile Back at Mama's' has just helped him earn his 50th Top 10 hit! Since he's joined by wife Faith Hill on the song, she too reclaims a spot at the top of the country charts.
Songwriter Dallas Davidson Doesn’t Believe the Backlash Against Bro-Country
Prolific songwriter Dallas Davidson is known for writing huge hits that fall under the category of 'bro-country,' but despite what traditionalist fans say, he denies that there's really been backlash against the growing trend. In fact, he predicts it'll keep selling records in country music.
Florida Georgia Line Have Icy Challenge for Garth Brooks [Watch]
Will these Ice Bucket Challenge videos ever get old? Not likely -- and now, uber popular duo Florida Georgia Line have gone under the bucket, challenging a huge country superstar to follow.
Carrie Underwood Booked as Super Bowl 2015 Halftime Performer?
Every year, fans anxiously await the announcement of the Super Bowl halftime performer ... could that person be country superstar Carrie Underwood in 2015?
Does Billy Ray Cyrus Want to Set Miley Up With a Country Star? Rumor Has It …
Billy Ray Cyrus only wants the best for superstar daughter Miley Cyrus, but would she be best off in the arms of a country singer ... one like Kip Moore, perhaps?
Kenny Chesney Unveils Track Listing for ‘The Big Revival’
Kenny Chesney is planning a 'Big Revival,' teasing fans one piece at a time. The singer has released the track listing for the forthcoming new album from Columbia Records.
Garth Brooks Breaks Ticketmaster
Garth Brooks' global comeback tour tickets are proving to be a very hot commodity -- more so than even Ticketmaster was prepared for.
Tim McGraw Settles Slapping Incident With Fan the ‘Old-Fashioned Way’
Tim McGraw received a swarm of media attention for an incident involving a fan who got a little too close at his Atlanta concert recently. Thankfully, the matter has since been settled -- outside of court.