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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Florida Georgia Line’s Brian Kelley Shows Off New Ink
Even big country music stars make mistakes. Florida Georgia Line's Brian Kelley made a big one that could have been permanent when he got what he considers to be the "worlds worst tattoo."
Jamie Lynn Spears Says Release of New ‘The Journey’ EP is ‘Nerve-Wracking’
Jamie Lynn Spears is releasing a new EP titled 'The Journey' on May 27 and the singer describes it as an open look at her life. It took her six years to finish writing the songs for her five-song EP -- and roughly 100 others -- and she's a little nervous about letting it all show.
Miranda Lambert, Carrie Underwood To Perform ‘Somethin’ Bad’ at CMT Music Awards
Carrie Underwood and Miranda Lambert will take the 2014 CMT Music Awards by storm when they perform their new duet, 'Somethin' Bad.' They'll take the Bridgestone Arena stage in Nashville for the June 4 awards show.
Florida Georgia Line’s Brian Kelley Gets Yet Another Puppy
It wasn't that long ago that Florida Georgia Line‘s Brian Kelley and his wife, Brittney Marie Cole, added a third furry member to their family. Now, less than one month later they've added a second canine member to the Kelley family.
Josh Turner Expecting a Fourth Son
Congratulations are in order for Josh Turner! The 'Long Black Train' singer and his wife are expecting even more blue in their Tennessee home. It's been announced that the couple is expecting yet another son this fall.
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 ‘Duels’ With Dee Jay Silver [Video]
It's not every day that a huge country artist goes head to head with a DJ, unless that country artist is Brad Paisley. The 41-year-old faces Dee Jay Silver nightly in an epic guitar/DJ battle as part of his current tour.
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.'
Watch: Scotty McCreery Performs ‘Feelin’ It’ on ‘American Idol’
Scotty McCreery made his energetic return to the 'American Idol' stage Thursday night (May 15) performing his new single, 'Feelin' It' before the final two contestants were revealed.
Tim McGraw to Fighting Fans: ‘Don’t Be an Idiot’ [Video]
Tim McGraw is the latest country star to break up a mid-concert fight. During a Sundown Heaven Town Tour stop in Wheatland, Calif. he had a few choice words for some unruly fans.
Jimmy Fallon Tries on Dolly Parton’s Wig
Dolly Parton stopped by 'The Tonight Show' Tuesday (May 13) and talked about growing up in Tennessee, her world tour and that signature blonde hair. Parton brought one of her famous wigs to the show and host Jimmy Fallon couldn't say no when she asked him to try one on.
Ronnie Dunn Gets Intervention, Performs on ‘The Doctors’
Ronnie Dunn stopped by 'The Doctors' to share some secrets on how traveling frequently has affected his health and to perform his single, 'I Wish I Still Smoked Cigarettes.' But when Dr. Travis Stork introduced his performance he said he may need to perform an intervention on Dunn.