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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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.
Toby Keith, Carrie Underwood + More Come Together for All-Star Salute to the Troops
CBS took a night off from regularly scheduled programming to help the Academy of Country Music pay tribute to our troops. The Academy had big-time country talent and military join together to celebrate the hard work these men and women put in on a daily basis.
Toby Keith to Release ‘5 Rounds’ CD Set
Singer-songwriter Toby Keith is keeping himself extra busy. In June, he's set to release '5 Rounds,' a CD set that includes a whole slew of Keith hits. He's also hitting the road, having drinks and hosting a charity golf tournament.
Brad Paisley to Join Kesha, Ludacris on ABC’s ‘Rising Star’
It's officially official! Brad Paisley has been added to the panel for ABC's summer reality show, 'Rising Star.' He's holding it down for country music but will be joined by two other talented artists.
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.
Dierks Bentley’s Kids Ask What ‘Drunk on a Plane’ Means
Dierks Bentley is a family man. The 'Drunk on a Plane' singer has three kids and when he's not out on the road or recording new music, he's just a regular ol' dad.
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.
Lady Antebellum to Release New Single ‘Bartender’
Lady Antebellum is starting Monday off with new music. The trio are dropping their newest single, 'Bartender,' to country radio. The song will be featured on their forthcoming fifth studio album.
Brantley Gilbert’s Harley Ride to Promote New Album, Folds of Honor
Brantley Gilbert knows how to add some of his own personality to promotions for his new music. The 'Bottoms Up' singer is riding a Harley to help him with 'Just As I Am,' which drops on May 19.