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 Gives Fan Super Sweet Dating Advice on Instagram
Taylor Swift's love life has made headlines on more than one occasion. Her breakups and romantic interests have not only given the country world some great songs, but they've also given the superstar some leverage to help others in their own endeavors -- even fans.
Tim McGraw Fan Hires Lawyer
Tim McGraw may be facing legal troubles after he swatted a woman who reached out and ripped his jeans during a show in Atlanta.
Hillary Scott’s Baby Girl Turns One
Lady Antebellum frontwoman Hillary Scott now has a 1-year-old! Scott's daughter Eisele celebrated her birthday on July 22, kicking off the day by proving that music really runs in her blood.
Shania Twain’s Time in Las Vegas Is Coming to an End
After two years, Shania Twain will finally bid farewell to Sin City. The singer's residency in Last Vegas will draw to a close on Dec. 13, 2014.
Garth Brooks Could Surpass Elvis Presley With Digital Music Sales
Garth Brooks is finally going digital in 2014, and now that he's releasing music on a new format, the country legend could be poised to surpass music icon Elvis Presley in sales, and maybe even the Beatles.
Miranda Lambert Tears Up Sharing Story of Animal Shelter in Need [Watch]
Miranda Lambert will go to great lengths to help rescue animals. Recently, the country superstar shared her story of helping a pet shelter in her town of Tishomingo, Oklahoma and got very emotional while doing so.
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.
Taste of Style – Country Gals Have Some Seriously Fancy Footwork
Coco Chanel said it well when she said, "A woman with good shoes is never ugly." Females in country music are always trying to look their best, and fancy footwear helps them reach their fashion A-game.
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.
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.
Florida Georgia Line Break Taylor Swift’s Most-Added Song Record
Florida Georgia Line have a lot to be excited about lately ... like the fact that despite having just been released, their new single 'Dirt' is already breaking records!