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!
Coti Howell
Back Surgery Doesn’t Slow Joe Nichols Down
Joe Nichols recently underwent serious back surgery, but he's back out on the road even if he's in a little pain.
There Is Always Room for One More Dog at Miranda Lambert’s House
Miranda Lambert is the epitome of a dog lover. The singer knows that the animals make life better, so why have just one when you can have half a dozen?
Garth Brooks Confirms Six More Dates in Chicago for ‘The Garth Experience’
If Garth Brooks fans in Chicago thought they were lucky that the legend chose their city to make his comeback, now they've won the lottery. Brooks has added not one, not two, but six more 2014 tour dates in the Windy City.
Alan Jackson 25 Years of Keepin’ It Country Exhibit Coming to Country Music Hall of Fame
Alan Jackson's storied career will be honored at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum. Beginning in August, the country legend's work will be seen in an exhibit called 25 Years of Keepin' It Country.
Hunter Hayes ‘Tattoo’ Video Teaser Hints at Energetic Performance, Giant Boombox [Exclusive Premiere]
Hunter Hayes is spending a lot of time teasing fans with snippets of his upcoming music video 'Tattoo.' In this exclusive Taste of Country sneak peek, we get another little taste of what to expect.
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.
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.
Man Missing From Jason Aldean Concert Found Dead
A man who went missing during Jason Aldean's July 18 show at Cleveland's Progressive Field has been found dead. The body of 22-year-old Cory Barron's was found in a local landfill Tuesday.
Jason Aldean and Kenny Chesney Grab Drinks Together, Country Music Explodes
Apparently, Kenny Chesney and Jason Aldean are pretty good buds -- enough so that they enjoy a few drinks together every now and then when both happen to be home.
Is Lindsay Lohan’s Sister Ali Pursuing a Career in Country Music?
Ali Lohan, the younger singer of headline-friendly actress Lindsay Lohan, is apparently the latest to jump on the country music bandwagon.
Randy Travis on the Road to Recovery, Friends Report
After suffering a stroke last July, Randy Travis may finally be on a road to recovery.
Anna Kendrick Wants Taylor Swift for ‘Pitch Perfect’
Actress Anna Kendrick wants Taylor Swift to exercise her acting bone yet again, and she thinks she has the perfect role.