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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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.
Little Boy Born Without Cerebellum Sings With Lady Antebellum [Watch]
Lady Antebellum made a dream come true for a 6-year-old boy who was born without a cerebellum.
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?
Taylor Swift to Appear on ‘The Tonight Show With Jimmy Fallon’ Next Week
She hasn't revealed new music just yet, but Taylor Swift is heading to 'The Tonight Show' next week. The superstar will appear on the late night show with host Jimmy Fallon on Wednesday (Aug. 13).
Country Goes Rock During ‘CMA Fest: Country’s Night to Rock’ Broadcast
Country's hottest stars helped fans relive CMA Music Fest 2014 on Tuesday night (Aug. 5). Little Big Town hosted 'Country's Night to Rock' on ABC. They interviewed artists and showcased some of the festival's biggest performances.
The Civil Wars Call It Quits Permanently
The Civil Wars have officially split up ... for good.
Taylor Swift Visits Little Boy in Children’s Hospital, Plays Him Private Concert [Watch]
A little boy fighting a big battle got a much-needed pick-me-up over the weekend in the form of a visit from his favorite singer, Taylor Swift.
Wynonna Judd Will Spread Holiday Cheer on a Simpler Christmas Tour
This holiday season, Wynonna Judd will help her fans get into the Christmas spirit. The legendary singer is taking her strong vocals on the road for a Simpler Christmas Tour.
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.
Miranda Lambert’s Tour to Feature First Ever Playable Poster
Miranda Lambert is working with Crystal Light to bring something really cool and original to her 30-city Platinum Tour. The singer's shows will feature the very first playable poster, available for fans to interact with.
Randy Travis Debuts ‘Don’t ‘Worry ‘Bout Me’ Video
Randy Travis has released a new music video for his song 'Don't Worry 'Bout Me,' but the singer doesn't actually appear in the clip.
Maddie and Tae Don’t Think of ‘Girl in a Country Song’ as Risky
Maddie and Tae met through a vocal coach and the rest is making history. The teen duo instantly connected and were ready to team up for the sake of music. They never expected the reaction their debut single has gotten, including airplay before it was officially released.