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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Donations Needed for Grandpa Jones Historical Marker
Funds are needed to help mark the birthplace of Louis "Grandpa" Jones. A few organizations are trying to raise the money to help properly honor the late Country Music Hall of Famer with a historical marker.
Kellie Pickler Becomes a Sweet Potato for New ‘VeggieTales’ Movie
Kellie Pickler is about to make her big screen debut ... well, sort of. The singer is lending her voice to the upcoming 'VeggieTales' movie.
Garth Brooks’ Ireland Comeback Shows Officially Canceled
After a glimmer of hope and a hint of promise, it has been confirmed that all five of Garth Brooks' Ireland comeback shows are canceled.
Mom Claims She Was Asked to Leave Brad Paisley Concert for Breastfeeding
A mom and her 4-month-old attending Brad Paisley's recent concert in San Diego were asked to leave by police, who allegedly told her it was to protect the child. However, mom Megan Christopherson thinks it was because she was breastfeeding her baby.
Reba McEntire’s ‘Fancy’ Mashed With Iggy Azalea Actually Works [Listen – NSFW]
Sometimes, mash-ups go horribly wrong, and sometimes, they go wonderfully right. This blend of Reba McEntire's 'Fancy' and Izzy Azalea's 'Fancy' is one of those that just somehow just works.
Scotty McCreery’s ‘Feelin’ It’ Video Takes Him to the Beach With Friends
Summer is here, and so is Scotty McCreery's feel-good 'Feelin' It' video.
Dolly Parton’s Namesake Lost Dog Finds a Happy Ending
The lost dog Dolly Parton nearly took home as a souvenir from the Glastonbury Festival is going home.
Garth Brooks Announcement: Fans React on Facebook
Garth Brooks has been all the talk in country music this week, from the cancelation of his five shows in Ireland to his announcement Thursday (July 10) of going digital and kicking off a new record deal. Naturally, fans are taking to Facebook to talk about the big news.
Florida Georgia Line Launch Dirt Campaign
Now that Florida Georgia Line have dropped their newest single 'Dirt,' they've also announced the Dirt Campaign to run alongside it.
All Five of Garth Brooks’ Ireland Comeback Shows Canceled
All five of Garth Brooks' scheduled comeback concerts in Dublin, Ireland have been canceled after negotiations were unsuccessful. The Dublin city council threatened to cancel two of the five shows, to which Brooks decided that it was all or nothing.
Gwen Sebastian, Blake Shelton Affair Rumors are ‘Stupid,’ She Says
Blake Shelton and Gwen Sebastian have a No. 1 hit together, but the affair rumors that have been circulating are just that: rumors. And Sebastian wants to set the record straight once and for all.
Jewel and Husband Ty Murray Divorcing
Jewel and her husband, rodeo star Ty Murray, are divorcing after being married for nearly six years and together for 16.