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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Ed Sheeran Reveals a Few Details About Taylor Swift’s Next Album
Ed Sheeran recently opened up about what fans can expect from Taylor Swift's new music -- and what they shouldn't expect.
Rodney Atkins Says Upcoming Album is ‘a Whole Lot of Fun’
Rodney Atkins took a few minutes from his busy schedule during the Music City Gives Back event before CMA Fest to talk to Taste of Country about his new music and his lovely new bride, Rose Falcon.
Scotty McCreery Calls His New Music ‘Reflective’ of Who He Really is
Scotty McCreery let some lucky fans get intimate with him during CMA Music Fest. The singer played a few songs (and one awesome cover) and answered fan questions while at the Sirius XM studio in Nashville. He even brought his parents along for the day!
Taste of Style – Who Wore It Best at the 2014 CMT Awards?
The 2014 CMT Music Awards featured country's hottest stars looking their sexiest on the red carpet. Baby blue and crop tops were in, so were daring splits and pilot uniforms (calling Captain Dierks Bentley). Fortunately, you didn't have to be standing along the red carpet to see it all.
Carrie Underwood Thinks Keith Urban is the Sexiest Man in Country Music
Luke Bryan was recently named the sexiest man in country music but there's one country star who disagrees. Carrie Underwood thinks Keith Urban is by far the best lookin' guy in the genre.
Josh Thompson Says His Fans, Bassist Miss His Ponytail More Than He Does
Josh Thompson's made a lot of changes lately. From releasing brand new music to cutting off his ponytail -- 2014 is a year of big things for the singer.
Luke Bryan Talks About Being Goosed at the CMT Awards
Luke Bryan got a little brave during the CMT Awards Wednesday night (June 4) when he performed 'Play It Again.' The handsome singer took a walk through the packed crowd during the song -- and one of his female fans got a big grab.
Randy Travis Makes Rare Appearance at Dolly Parton Concert
Randy Travis stepped out in public -- a rarity since his 2013 stroke -- for his friend Dolly Parton's concert.
Miranda Lambert Reads Blake Shelton’s Best Tweets
Miranda Lambert has to have a good sense of humor. After all, she's married to funny man Blake Shelton. She sat down and proved just that when she read some of Shelton's funniest tweets.
Brantley Gilbert Called Out By Travis Tritt
Travis Tritt took to his Twitter account this weekend to express his opinion about a recent show opening for Brantley Gilbert. Tritt, Thomas Rhett and Clare Bowen all opened for Gilbert at the Blue Ridge Music Festival in Salem, Va. and something sparked a comment by Tritt.
Keith Urban Shares His Most Embarrassing Moment on Stage
Keith Urban doesn't always get it right. He has come a long way since he released his self-titled debut album in 1999 and he's not afraid to admit he has made a few mistakes along the way. He admits his worst ever idea involved candles and a dark stage.
Scotty McCreery Sends ‘Warning’ to Would-Be Bus Robbers [Video]
Scotty McCreery and his tourmates are definitely prepared in case they encounter troublemakers. The singer posted a photo to Twitter showing guns of every size and style, laid out in front of his tour bus.