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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Zac Brown Band Debuts New Single with Foo Fighters’ Dave Grohl During 2013 CMAs
The Zac Brown Band used the 2013 CMA Awards to debut a brand new song, 'Day for the Dead' with Foo Fighter's singer, Dave Grohl on drums.
Carrie Underwood Not Hurt if People Don’t Like That She Supports Marriage Equality
In 2012, Carrie Underwood made a bold move as a country artist by publicly declaring her stance on gay marriage. Now, the CMA Awards co-host is defending her opinion in Redbook's December issue, once again talking about her support of equality.
Florida Georgia Line Snag Vocal Duo of The Year at the 2013 CMA Awards
Three new artist nominees gathered on stage to hand out the award for Vocal Duo of the Year at the 2013 CMAs. Lee Brice, Kip Moore and Brett Eldredge stood side by side to announce the winner.
Florida Georgia Line Win 2013 CMA Award for Single of the Year
Immediately after a few twerking jokes and a opening hilarious monologue, the Robertson family from 'Duck Dynasty' stepped up to present the 2013 CMA Award for Single of the Year.
Brad Paisley, Kimberly Williams-Paisley Fall Victim to Elaborate Child Cancer Hoax
Brad Paisley and wife Kimberly Williams-Paisley (of 'Nashville') were recently swept up in a cruel hoax that all started with an email from a woman claiming her daughter was dying of neuroblastoma, a form of pediatric cancer.
Tim McGraw Lands 35th No. 1 With ‘Southern Girl’
Tim McGraw is no stranger to a No. 1 hit, and this week, he has yet another in his single 'Southern Girl.'
Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood Sometimes Wing CMAs Monologue, Hope Not to Offend
Now that they're in their sixth year of hosting the CMA Awards, Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood are used to the high pressure of live television -- and of course, that includes the all-important opening monologue.
Dolly Parton on Miley Cyrus: ‘It’s Not Easy Being Young’
Ever since Miley Cyrus' uh, interesting, 2013 MTV VMAs performance, there has been lots of talk about the pop princess and her sanity. But godmother Dolly Parton isn't worried at all.
Eric Church’s New Album, ‘The Outsiders,’ Coming Early 2014
Eric Church is planning to make a bold move this Wednesday at the 2013 CMA Awards. The 'Springsteen' singer will play his rockin' new single, 'The Outsiders,' for the very first time during the awards show, and it definitely pushes the boundaries of country music.
Big Country Names Ready to Honor Gregg Allman at Tribute Show
Rock and roll Hall of Famers the Allman Brothers Band have been influential musicians since they made their debut in the late 1960s, so it only seems fitting that a tribute to Gregg Allman would include some of country music's largest names.
Toby Keith Clarifies Country and Hip-Hop Comments: ‘Get in Your Zone if You’re Gonna Be Country’
Toby Keith released his newest album, 'Drinks After Work,' this week and on the record, you'll see the opinionated artist sticking with his traditional country sound. Keith is a country singer we probably won't see making a living off of the blended country/hip-hop sound, either.
Taylor Swift Is Back in the Studio!
After much talk around beginning to write for her fifth album, Taylor Swift is finally making some headway. The blonde starlet is back in the studio writing some songs for her highly anticipated next album.