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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Reese Witherspoon Joins Kenny Chesney for Johnny Cash’s ‘Jackson’
Reese Witherspoon made country headlines this weekend when she returned to her southern roots for a duet with Kenny Chesney. The actress jumped on stage with the singer during a charity event in New Orleans for a Johnny Cash song.
Brad Paisley to Join Kesha, Ludacris on ABC’s ‘Rising Star’
It's officially official! Brad Paisley has been added to the panel for ABC's summer reality show, 'Rising Star.' He's holding it down for country music but will be joined by two other talented artists.
Craig Morgan Enjoying a Familiar Ride With ‘Wake Up Lovin’ You’
Things have come full circle for Craig Morgan. There are a lot of similarities between where he was with his song 'That's What I Love About Sunday' and where he is now with his new song 'Wake Up Lovin' You.'
Lady Antebellum to Release New Single ‘Bartender’
Lady Antebellum is starting Monday off with new music. The trio are dropping their newest single, 'Bartender,' to country radio. The song will be featured on their forthcoming fifth studio album.
Dierks Bentley to Play Bonnaroo 2014
Bonnaroo is getting a little country this year! The eclectic 2014 Bonnaroo lineup now includes Dierks Bentley as part of the music festival's Bluegrasss Situation SuperJam.
Keith Urban Performs ‘Good Thing’ on ‘American Idol’
Keith Urban took a moment from judging 'American Idol' to perform a song from his 'Fuse' album on the show. Urban got to show the contestants, and fans just how it's done with a rockin' performance of the song.
Eric Church Takes On Scalpers in Minneapolis
Eric Church doesn't tolerate scalpers and he's proving it in Minneapolis. In one week, over 14,000 tickets have sold for that particular show but it turns out nearly 1,000 were purchased by scalpers -- and Church isn't having it.
William Shatner ‘Sings’ Luke Bryan’s ‘Country Girl (Shake It for Me)’
William Shatner unleashed his inner country star recently lending his voice to one of Luke Bryan's most popular hits, 'Country Girl (Shake It for Me).'
Craig Morgan to Host 8th Annual Charity Event in Tennessee
Craig Morgan loves his hometown of Dickson, Tenn. and every year he hosts a charity event to raise money to help foster children in the town, as well as throughout the rest of Middle Tennessee.
Luke Bryan’s Son ‘In Big Trouble’ After Piano Art
Luke Bryan is obviously a creative individual -- and it seems that talent is now rubbing off on his five-year-old son, Bo. However, it may not be the exact kind of creativity that Bryan and wife Caroline had hoped to inspire.
Dierks Bentley Cheers on Wife at Boston Marathon
Dierks Bentley proved that not only is he a talented singer and guitar player -- but he's also a very supportive husband. His wife Cassidy ran this year's Boston Marathon, and he was there to cheer her on.
Glen Campbell Update: Country Legend ‘Happy and Content’
Glen Campbell's wife Kim, is speaking out about her husband after news broke that he has been moved into a facility that specializes in Alzheimer's care.