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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Jake Owen Wants You to Drink Your Pee
Jake Owen stopped by 'Jimmy Kimmel Live' on Tuesday (Aug. 5) to talk about an important issue in the state of California: water conservation.
‘Nashville’ Season Premiere to Include Live Musical Performances
The season premiere of ABC's hit show 'Nashville' will include several LIVE musical performances on September 24!
Gary LeVox Sick, Rascal Flatts Cancel Upcoming Tour Dates
Three upcoming Rascal Flatts concerts have unfortunately been canceled, as frontman Gary LeVox is ill.
Lucy Hale on Cover of Cosmopolitan
Lucy Hale takes sexy to a whole new level on the September 2014 cover of Cosmopolitan. The actress-turned-country-star stuns in a black cutout dress on the front of the issue, while inside she discusses her venture into country music.
The Civil Wars Call It Quits Permanently
The Civil Wars have officially split up ... for good.
Miranda Lambert Sign in Lindale Vandalized, Star’s Dad Speaks Out
In Lindale, Texas, there's a sign with Miranda Lambert's face on it welcoming folks to town. But recently, the sign was vandalized, giving Lambert an unwelcome new look.
Frankie Ballard First-Ever Headlining Tour Dates
Frankie Ballard is preparing to start a fire on his Light 'Em Up Tour, his very first headlining tour.
Jake Owen Hosting 8th Annual ACM Honors
The 8th annual ACM Honors are right around the corner, and one excited country star has been selected to host the event. Jake Owen will lead the evening of awards and music.
Carrie Underwood to Be Featured on Brad Paisley’s Upcoming Album?
Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood have quite the connection, so it's natural the two would do a song together again ... right?
Blake Shelton Announces ‘Bringing Back the Sunshine’ Album
Blake Shelton stopped by 'The Today Show' Friday morning (Aug. 1) to announce a forthcoming album with all of the details.
Whitney Duncan Marries Keith Tollefson
Whitney Duncan is a married woman! The country singer shared a photo of her nuptials to Keith Tollefson on Facebook on Tuesday (July 29).
Luke Bryan Announces Dates for Sixth Annual Farm Tour
Luke Bryan has announced dates for his sixth annual Farm Tour.
Tim McGraw Fan Hires Lawyer
Tim McGraw may be facing legal troubles after he swatted a woman who reached out and ripped his jeans during a show in Atlanta.
Garth Brooks Confirms Six More Dates in Chicago for ‘The Garth Experience’
Garth Brooks has added not one, not two, but six more 2014 tour dates in the Windy City for the 'Garth Brooks Experience'.
Chase Rice Debuts New Song, ‘Gonna Wanna Tonight’ [Listen]
Chase Rice is using YouTube to preview his new music. 'Gonna Wanna Tonight' hails from his album 'Ignite the Night,' and though it's a familiar down-home theme, he knows it's right for his fanbase.
Zac Brown Band Take Fans in the Studio in ‘All Alright’ Video
The Zac Brown Band guys are all alright, alright. The band's 'All Alright' video lets fans go behind the scenes for an intimate look at how they operate in the studio.
Maddie and Tae Call on Scantily-Clad Men for Funny ‘Girl in a Country Song’ Video
Madde & Tae's 'Girl in a Country Song' video -- a response to hot 'bro-country' song themes -- is a hilarious enactment of what it would look like if the roles were reversed.
Luke Bryan Honoring Troops With Expenses-Paid Trip to See Him in Concert
Luke Bryan has promised to honor the troops in a big way. The singer, with help from a big beer company, will offer some very lucky servicemen and women an all-expense-paid trip to Chicago for one of his jaw-dropping concerts.
Taylor Swift Gives Fan Super Sweet Dating Advice on Instagram
Taylor Swift's love life has made headlines on more than one occasion. Her breakups and romantic interests have not only given the country world some great songs, but they've also given the superstar some leverage to help others in their own endeavors -- even fans.
Kenny Chesney Fans Encounter Issues With Flora-Bama Show Tickets, Singer Jumps In
If you were one of the many, many fans trying to get tickets to Kenny Chesney's free Flora-Bama show and encountered a problem, you weren't the only one. The wristbands were such a hot commodity that they were gone within minutes.