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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Country Stars at the Kentucky Derby [Pictures]
This weekend marked the 140th Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky. Some of country's biggest stars donned their fanciest duds and biggest hats for the event.
Watch: Brad Paisley Surprises Special Fan in Phoenix
Sometimes dreams really do come true, especially when you have a teacher who cares a whole lot. One Phoenix teacher discovered that she had a big Brad Paisley fan in one of her classes. She went above and beyond to help him meet his idol.
Keith Urban Performs ‘Good Thing’ on ‘American Idol’
Keith Urban took a moment from judging 'American Idol' to perform a song from his 'Fuse' album on the show. Urban got to show the contestants, and fans just how it's done with a rockin' performance of the song.
The Band Perry Play High School Show
One lucky group of high school students got to take an hour away from being studious to rock out to the The Band Perry in their school gym. Wilson Central High, just outside of Nashville, won a State Farm Contest and the prize was an hour long performance by the sibling trio.
Craig Morgan, Big and Rich + More Lead CMA Fest Riverfront Stage Lineup
The 2014 CMA Music Festival is right around the corner and over 50 artists have been announced to play the riverfront stage in downtown Nashville. Fans from all over the country will head to the festival which kicks off on Thursday, June 5 and lasts four days.
Spring Break Trip Led to a New Career for Lee Brice
Lee Brice started college like many 18 year olds and thought his life would go in one direction. He enrolled at Clemson University to become a civil engineer but a couple of years later, after a trip to Nashville, the singer's life changed forever.
Wayne ‘The Train’ Hancock In ICU After Motorcycle Wreck
Wayne 'The Train' Hancock is in ICU after he was injured in a motorcycle accident last Saturday (April 26). The country singer-songwriter suffered a collapsed lung and fractured elbow, according to a post on his Facebook page.
Jo Dee Messina to Sing National Anthem at Kentucky Derby
The 140th Kentucky Derby is going country. They've enlisted Jo Dee Messina to sing the National Anthem at this year's horse race.
Long-Time Johnny Cash Home Sells for $2 Million
The house that Johnny Cash and June Carter called their home for over 40 years has now been sold. It was sold by Barry Gibb, from the classic rock group the Bee Gees, and his wife Linda.
Kacey Musgraves’ Ex-Boyfriend Inspired New Single ‘Keep It To Yourself’
Kacey Musgraves' newest single 'Keep It To Yourself' is finally out and the singer admits that it wasn't a song that was easy for her to write.
Chris Young’s ‘Tomorrow’ Video Gets The Lego Treatment
Chris Young fans sure are dedicated. One fan in particular wanted to show their dedication to the singer in an interesting way. They made their very own version of Young's video for 'Tomorrow' -- with only Legos -- and it's a spot-on remake.
William Shatner ‘Sings’ Luke Bryan’s ‘Country Girl (Shake It for Me)’
William Shatner unleashed his inner country star recently lending his voice to one of Luke Bryan's most popular hits, 'Country Girl (Shake It for Me).'