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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Florida Georgia Line Announce New Single
Florida Georgia Line let fans in on a big surprise Monday night (June 23). The duo announced via Facebook that they're releasing a new single -- from a brand new album!
Brad Paisley Brings a Double Dose of Country Music to ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’
Brad Paisley stopped by 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' with fellow 'Rising Star' stars Josh Groban, Kesha and Ludacris on Tuesday (June 17) to talk about the unique singing show.
Miranda Lambert Doesn’t Let Weight Define Her, Says ‘I’m a Cheetos Girl’
Miranda Lambert's slim new figure has everyone talking lately -- including the singer herself. Blake Shelton's wife admits she tries to work out (well, sorta), eats a few veggies (fully loaded, of course) and lets herself indulge when she wants.
Tim McGraw Quit Drinking, Partying to Save His Family Life
Tim McGraw has no problem admitting he hasn't always walked the straight and narrow. The singer was once a heavy partier -- and drinker -- but shares that when he realized he could lose the most important things in his life, he made a conscious decision to stop.
Thomas Rhett Says New Single Is a Country Version of the Bee Gees [Video]
When Thomas Rhett played Taste of Country Fest this weekend, he sat down with Taste of Country's Billy Dukes and discussed his new music, the Bee Gees and his Instagram photos.
Brad Paisley Honors Firefighters With Song in New Disney Film ‘Planes: Fire and Rescue’
Brad Paisley is paying tribute to our firefighters in the most fun way imaginable! He's writing -- and recording -- an original song called 'All In' for the upcoming Disney film 'Planes: Fire and Rescue.'
Post-CMT Awards Party Turns Into Karaoke Session With Blake Shelton
It's always a party when Blake Shelton is around and the post-CMT Awards Party was no different. James Van Der Beek says that Shelton turned the party into a wild night of karaoke (and he was the coach!).
Carrie Underwood Thinks Keith Urban is the Sexiest Man in Country Music
Luke Bryan was recently named the sexiest man in country music but there's one country star who disagrees. Carrie Underwood thinks Keith Urban is by far the best lookin' guy in the genre.
Miranda Lambert Reads Blake Shelton’s Best Tweets
Miranda Lambert has to have a good sense of humor. After all, she's married to funny man Blake Shelton. She sat down and proved just that when she read some of Shelton's funniest tweets.
Remember When Chris Young Switched Places With a Rapper on Nick Jr.? [Video]
Chris Young has a lot more on his resume than just signing, performing shows and winning 'Nashville Star.' Way back before he was the Chris Young fans know and love today, he was a young boy on an episode of 'A Walk in Your Shoes.'
‘GARTH-FM’ Shut Down By Singer’s Legal Team (VIDEO)
Garth Brooks many not have been happy with a radio station that pulled a stunt using his name and likeness. Over Memorial Day weekend, WRKA in Louisville, Ky. started calling themselves GARTH-FM and played all Brooks all the time, until they were told to stop by the hitmaker's legal team.
Jason Aldean Says New Album Coming This Fall
Jason Aldean is currently on his Burn It Down Tour, playing sold-out shows all over the United States. He may not have much down time while he's on tour but he's found time to start working on a new album.