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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Carrie Underwood Unveils Powerful ‘Little Toy Guns’ Video [Watch]
Carrie Underwood's 'Little Toy Guns' video carries the same powerful a message as the song.
Jason Aldean Offers Advice to Justin Bieber
When you ask Jason Aldean to answer lots of questions with what comes to mind first, what you get is a whole lot of honesty.
Keith Urban + Eric Church Take Us Behind the Scenes of ‘Raise ‘Em Up’ [Watch]
Keith Urban, like many of us, is a fan of Eric Church. He asked Church to join him for 'Raise 'Em Up,' and the rest is history. Now they're taking fans behind-the-scenes of the recording process.
Tyler Farr Enlists Cute Kids to Help Him Earn ACMs Votes [Watch]
The countdown for the Academy of Country Music Awards is on, and Tyler Farr wants your votes! And apparently, the singer knows country fans can't say no to cute kids.
Kenny Chesney Sells Out Both Big Revival Tour Kickoff Shows
Kenny Chesney is kicking off his Big Revival Tour with two huge Nashville shows. Fans in Music City were so eager to grab tickets to the event, that both shows have officially sold out.
Sam Hunt Brings ‘Take Your Time’ to TV With Soulful Performance on ‘Ellen’ [Watch]
Before his tour kicks off this week, Sam Hunt had a little dress rehearsal, singing his new single 'Take Your Time' on 'Ellen.' The always-encouraging hostess even bragged about the country newcomer's accomplishments before he took the stage.
Chase Rice the Romantic: Singer Shows Sweet Side in ‘Gonna Wanna Tonight’ Video
Chase Rice's 'Gonna Wannna Tonight' video shows a different side of the singer: a sweet, sensitive side.
Blake Shelton Addresses ‘Rivalry’ With Adam Levine in Funny ‘SNL’ Promo [Watch]
Blake Shelton is lined up to both host and perform on 'Saturday Night Live' this Saturday night (Jan. 24).
Grand Opening Date Set for George Jones Museum
Beginning in April, country music fans will have the opportunity to get an in-depth look at the life and career of the late George Jones.
No, Jason Aldean Isn’t Married Yet … But Soon
Jason Aldean has always been the subject of much chatter, and lately, the buzz has been all about his impending wedding to fiancee Brittany Kerr. Despite rumors, the two lovebirds have not said "I do" yet, but it seems they will very soon!
Thomas Rhett Covers Bruno Mars’ ‘When I Was Your Man’ [Watch]
For the first-ever American Country Countdown Awards, New Artist nominees vied for fan votes on social media.
Did Miranda Lambert Ditch the Platinum Hair?
Miranda Lambert's Certified Platinum Tour kicks off Thursday (Jan. 15) in Evansville, Ind., but the singer seems to have ditched her platinum blonde hair prior to the launch.