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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Dolly Parton Responds to Glastonbury Festival Lip-Synching Rumors
Following her performance at England's Glastonbury Festival on Sunday (June 29), Dolly Parton is responding to rumors that she lip-synched during her set.
Garth Brooks Will Play Ireland Comeback Shows Despite Protests
Garth Brooks' highly anticipated comeback in Ireland is just around the corner, and despite threats of legal action against the five-night concert series at Croke Park, the shows will go on!
Brad Paisley Brings a Double Dose of Country Music to ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’
Brad Paisley stopped by 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' with fellow 'Rising Star' stars Josh Groban, Kesha and Ludacris on Tuesday (June 17) to talk about the unique singing show.
Miranda Lambert Doesn’t Let Weight Define Her, Says ‘I’m a Cheetos Girl’
Miranda Lambert's slim new figure has everyone talking lately -- including the singer herself. Blake Shelton's wife admits she tries to work out (well, sorta), eats a few veggies (fully loaded, of course) and lets herself indulge when she wants.
Martina McBride Surprises Dedicated Fan at Huntsville Show
Martina McBride's charity, Team Martina, gets a lot of support -- especially from dedicated McBride fans who also have a heart of gold. One huge McBride fan (and Team Martina member) got the surprise of a lifetime during a recent soundcheck.
‘GARTH-FM’ Shut Down By Singer’s Legal Team
Garth Brooks many not have been happy with a radio station that pulled a stunt using his name and likeness. Over Memorial Day weekend, WRKA in Louisville, Ky. started calling themselves GARTH-FM and played all Brooks all the time, until they were told to stop by the hitmaker's legal team.
Jason Aldean Says New Album Coming This Fall
Jason Aldean is currently on his Burn It Down Tour, playing sold-out shows all over the United States. He may not have much down time while he's on tour but he's found time to start working on a new album.
Florida Georgia Line’s Brian Kelley Shows Off New Ink
Even big country music stars make mistakes. Florida Georgia Line's Brian Kelley made a big one that could have been permanent when he got what he considers to be the "worlds worst tattoo."
Maxim’s Hot 100 Includes Carrie Underwood, Kacey Musgraves + More
Maxim's Hot 100 is out and country fans will be pleased! Some of the sexiest country stars showed up for this years including Carrie Underwood and Kacey Musgraves just to name a couple.
Lee Ann Womack Announces New Album Details
Lee Ann Womack fans are going to be pleased to know the singer has announced the release of her next album, her first release in nearly seven years.
Florida Georgia Line’s Brian Kelley Gets Yet Another Puppy
It wasn't that long ago that Florida Georgia Line‘s Brian Kelley and his wife, Brittney Marie Cole, added a third furry member to their family. Now, less than one month later they've added a second canine member to the Kelley family.
Josh Turner Expecting a Fourth Son
Congratulations are in order for Josh Turner! The 'Long Black Train' singer and his wife are expecting even more blue in their Tennessee home. It's been announced that the couple is expecting yet another son this fall.