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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Eric Church Takes On Scalpers in Minneapolis
Eric Church doesn't tolerate scalpers and he's proving it in Minneapolis. In one week, over 14,000 tickets have sold for that particular show but it turns out nearly 1,000 were purchased by scalpers -- and Church isn't having it.
Keith Urban Discovers Ryan Seacrest’s Secret Talent
There is no lack of talent on the set of 'American Idol' but sometimes that talent has yet to be discovered. This week, behind-the-scenes of the reality show, Keith Urban discovered even Ryan Seacrest has a hidden talent.
Craig Morgan to Host 8th Annual Charity Event in Tennessee
Craig Morgan loves his hometown of Dickson, Tenn. and every year he hosts a charity event to raise money to help foster children in the town, as well as throughout the rest of Middle Tennessee.
George Strait Adds Another Texas Show to His Cowboy Rides Away Tour
George Strait's farewell tour is proving to be one for the records books -- from special guests to sell-out shows it's not one to be missed.
Luke Bryan’s Son ‘In Big Trouble’ After Piano Art
Luke Bryan is obviously a creative individual -- and it seems that talent is now rubbing off on his five-year-old son, Bo. However, it may not be the exact kind of creativity that Bryan and wife Caroline had hoped to inspire.
Easton Corbin Premieres Sexy New Video for ‘Clockwork’
Things get steamy for Easton Corbin in his sexy new video for his single, 'Clockwork.' The video shows a love triangle between Corbin and two women. It fits the lyrics to his song perfectly.
Carrie Underwood Makes Billboard Milestone Award Top 3
Carrie Underwood is holding it down for country music. After three weeks of fan-voting, she is the only country star remaining on the 2014 Billboard Milestone Award ballot.
Blake Shelton on Miranda Lambert: ‘She’s My Life’
Blake Shelton and the other 'Voice' coaches sat down with host Carson Daly and he cleared the air once again about his relationship with Miranda Lambert, which constantly seems to be the center of tabloid headlines.
Kelleigh Bannen Makes Cheating Boyfriend ‘Famous’ in New Video
Kelleigh Bannen's upbeat, catchy new single 'Famous' isn't as sweet as it sounds. The revenge anthem sees the singer trying to make her cheating, lying boyfriend "famous" for his evil ways, which she successfully does in the video.
Glen Campbell Update: Country Legend ‘Happy and Content’
Glen Campbell's wife Kim, is speaking out about her husband after news broke that he has been moved into a facility that specializes in Alzheimer's care.
Darius Rucker: ‘If It’s Not a Country Song, I Don’t Want to Play It’
Crossover artist Darius Rucker was met with a lot of naysayers when he decided to try his hand at country music, but the singer says he wants nothing more than to be country.
Keith Urban on ‘Idol’ Competition: ‘It’s ‘The Hunger Games”
'American Idol' is a serious competition and Keith Urban is well aware of how tough the competition can be.