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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Kenny Chesney One of the Top 10 Live Acts of the Last 25 Years
Kenny Chesney is holding it down for country music in Billboard's recent list of Top Live Acts of the past quarter century. His live shows grossed ninth highest, which is surprising considering Chesney has taken a little break from the road.
LeAnn Rimes and Friends Recreate Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Cover
LeAnn Rimes is not shy to show off her bikini bod. On Memorial Day, the singer spent some time by a pool with her girlfriends and tweeted a cheeky photo of the trio enjoying themselves.
‘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.
Kacey Musgraves, Katy Perry Talk Tour, ‘CMT Crossroads’ and Seeing Each Other Naked
Despite singing drastically different music, future tourmates Katy Perry and Kacey Musgraves are becoming fast friends. They have a lot of respect for each other and seem to have a lot in common. The two genuinely enjoy each other's music and songwriting as well.
Trace Adkins Ready to Resume Touring
Trace Adkins is ready to resume touring again! The country singer took a break from the road earlier this year following the loss of his dad, a stint in rehab and a divorce announcement. On June 5, he'll emerge from his hiatus with a show in Sayreville, N.J.
Little Big Town Compare Upcoming Single ‘Day Drinking’ to a ‘Summer Day’
Little Big Town are starting their summers off right -- with a little 'Day Drinking.' The group are releasing their upcoming single on on June 3 and they compare its vibe to enjoying a few nice cold drinks on a hot summer day.
Report: ‘Nashville’ Star Hayden Panettiere Expecting First Child
Hayden Panettiere's family is about to get a little bit bigger! The actress is reportedly expecting her first child with fiancé Wladimir Klitschko.
Brad Paisley Recounts Top Secret Trip to Afghanistan
Brad Paisley was asked to go on a very special secret mission to Afghanistan before Memorial Day. He hopped on Air Force One with the President and was ready to play and thank the troops before the holiday, but to make it happen Paisley had to change his schedule and take a pay cut -- not that he was complaining.
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.
Billy Currington Announces He’s Working on New Album
Billy Currington is keeping himself busy these days. The 'Hey Girl' singer revealed to his 475,000 Twitter followers that he's in the studio working on his sixth album.
Brantley Gilbert Finishes Let It Ride Tour With Rockin’ Denver Show – Exclusive Pictures
Brantley Gilbert's Let It Ride tour made its final stop in Denver, Colorado at the Red Rocks Amphitheatre on May 18. Gilbert performed a rockin' show with openers Eric Paslay and Thomas Rhett before he said goodbye to this tour. Taste of Country was on hand to capture photos of Gilbert and Rhett.
Remember Which Country Superstar Was Rejected by ‘American Idol,’ Twice?
'American Idol' doesn't always get it right. There are a few very successful, and talented, artists who have gotten the boot before even really getting a chance at the singing competition.