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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Chase Rice Strips Down for ‘Jack Daniels and Jesus’ From Upcoming Album [Watch]
Chase Rice is gearing up for his upcoming album, 'Ignite the Night,' to drop on Aug. 19 and stopped by the Taste of Country studios to share his excitement. The singer stripped down, going acoustic on a performance of the heartfelt 'Jack Daniels and Jesus.'
Songwriter Dallas Davidson Doesn’t Believe the Backlash Against Bro-Country
Prolific songwriter Dallas Davidson is known for writing huge hits that fall under the category of 'bro-country,' but despite what traditionalist fans say, he denies that there's really been backlash against the growing trend. In fact, he predicts it'll keep selling records in country music.
Florida Georgia Line Prove ‘Anything Goes’ on ‘GMA,’ Announce New Album
Anything goes for Florida Georgia Line. The duo arrived at the 'Good Morning America' Summer Concert Series on Friday morning (Aug. 15) armed to not only deliver a rockin' performance, but also make a huge announcement.
Blake Shelton Gets Iced, Helps Adam Levine, Carson Daly Take Ice Bucket Challenge [Watch]
Blake Shelton was called out to take the Ice Bucket Challenge, and he stepped up, taking fellow 'The Voice' stars Carson Daly and Adam Levine with him.
Does Billy Ray Cyrus Want to Set Miley Up With a Country Star? Rumor Has It …
Billy Ray Cyrus only wants the best for superstar daughter Miley Cyrus, but would she be best off in the arms of a country singer ... one like Kip Moore, perhaps?
Taylor Swift Bringing Nerdy Natalie to ‘Jimmy Fallon’ [Watch]
Taylor Swift is apparently all about keeping secrets lately. After teasing fans with an announcement last week (we now know she's gearing up for a live stream, likely pertaining to new music), the superstar has introduced us to her alter ego, Natalie.
Kenny Chesney Unveils Track Listing for ‘The Big Revival’
Kenny Chesney is planning a 'Big Revival,' teasing fans one piece at a time. The singer has released the track listing for the forthcoming new album from Columbia Records.
Reba McEntire Shares Precious Memory of Robin Williams
Shortly after the devastating news of Robin Williams' death broke, fans and celebs alike took to social media to mourn. Reba McEntire shared a fond memory of the late actor, remembering an event she and Williams attended together, at which she was the emcee.
Garth Brooks Breaks Ticketmaster
Garth Brooks' global comeback tour tickets are proving to be a very hot commodity -- more so than even Ticketmaster was prepared for.
Luke Bryan Wakes Us Up With ‘Good Morning America’ Party [Watch]
Luke Bryan had an early wakeup call on Friday (Aug. 8)! The singer crashed New York City's Central Park to play several of his biggest hits for the 'Good Morning America' Summer Concert Series.
Willie Nelson’s Braids Up for Grabs in Waylon Jennings Auction
Ever wanted to own Willie Nelson's braids? Now is your chance.
Tim McGraw Settles Slapping Incident With Fan the ‘Old-Fashioned Way’
Tim McGraw received a swarm of media attention for an incident involving a fan who got a little too close at his Atlanta concert recently. Thankfully, the matter has since been settled -- outside of court.