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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Taylor Swift, Carrie Underwood Get the ‘Family Guy’ Treatment [Watch]
Carrie Underwood and Taylor Swift got to see what they'd look like as cartoons on Sunday night's (March 16) episode of 'Family Guy.'
Tim McGraw Channels His Inner James Bond in ‘Lookin’ for That Girl’ Video
Tim McGraw's new video for 'Lookin' For That Girl' is out of the ordinary for the country singer. In the video he takes fans on a wild ride with colors and visual effects -- and he plays a role similar to secret agent James Bond.
Blake Shelton Sells Out Two ‘Mind-Blowing’ Venues on Ten Times Crazier Tour
Blake Shelton's 2014 Ten Times Crazier Tour hasn't even begun yet, and he's already selling out some major venues -- ones that he says most artists can only dream of playing, much less selling out.
Keith Urban Announces 2014 Raise ‘Em Up Tour Dates
Keith Urban's using the 'American Idol' breaks wisely. When he's not busy judging contestants on the reality singing show, he will be hitting the road for his 2014 Raise 'Em Up Tour, where he'll be joined by Jerrod Niemann and Brett Eldredge.
Neal McCoy on Randy Travis: ‘I Don’t Know if He’ll Ever Fully Recover’
The road to recovery is a long one -- especially after suffering from a stroke. Randy Travis is still on that bumpy path following a stroke in July of last year, despite making lots of progress since then.
Carrie Underwood Meets ‘The Walking Dead’ Star Norman Reedus at Mardi Gras
It's safe to say Carrie Underwood had one heck of a weekend! From meeting Norman Reedus of 'The Walking Dead' at Mardi Gras in New Orleans to enjoying the festive parades and parties, the superstarlet enjoyed it all.
LeAnn Rimes Live Tweets Short Hospitalization
LeAnn Rimes is on top of her social media game. The 31-year-old wouldn't let a little trip to the hospital keep her from staying in touch with her 532,000 Twitter followers.
Harry Potter and Friends Sing Taylor Swift’s ‘We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together’ [Watch]
Taylor Swift has gotten the Harry Potter treatment! Harry Potter -- and some of his closest friends -- were all mashed up to sing one of Swift's biggest breakup hits.
Blake Shelton Announces 2014 Ten Times Crazier Tour Dates With Big Stops
BS fans, get ready, because Blake Shelton is hittin' the road! The star singer has announced the dates for his 2014 Ten Times Crazier Tour, which includes a few really big stops.
Thomas Rhett Confesses a Love of Chick Flicks
When Thomas Rhett happens to be home on a Monday night, you won't believe what he likes to watch with wife Lauren.
Go on the Road With Little Big Town in ‘Sober’ Video
In Little Big Town's 'Sober' video, fans catch a glimpse of what it's like being on tour with the group. The quartet is seen performing and hanging out behind the scenes in the clip.
Darius Rucker Rescues David Nail Following Bus Crash
The polar vortex has been rearing its cold and snowy head quite a bit lately, which can affect artists who are on the road touring. Last week, David Nail encountered a problem with icy roads when he was on his way to open a show for Darius Rucker in New York.