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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Jessie James Decker Shares First Pictures of Her New Baby Girl
Jessie James Decker and her football playing husband Eric Decker welcomed their first beautiful bundle of joy last month and couldn't wait to share the photos with their fans.
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.
George Jones’ Widow Nancy: ‘Never Going to Let George’s Legacy Die’
The country music world shook last year when country legend George Jones died. Now one year later, family and fans gathered to honor the musician and his legacy in front of his 'He Stopped Loving Her Today' headstone at Woodlawn Cemetery in Nashville.
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.
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).'
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.
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.
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.
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.