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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2013 CMA Awards Were the Most Watched in Years
The 2013 CMA Awards drew the biggest audience in four years! The three-hour Nov. 6 broadcast brought 16.6 million people that tuned in to see a night full of country music's biggest stars.
Lady Antebellum Say Thanks With Veterans Day Performance on ‘TODAY’
Lady Antebellum took the 'TODAY' stage Monday morning (Nov. 11) to give a big thank you to our veterans. The band gave energetic performances including their hit song 'Downtown' to a crowd full of veterans in NYC.
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.
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.'
Kacey Musgraves Comments on Being Censored at the 2013 CMA Awards
You may have noticed that Kacey Musgraves' voice went silent for a couple of seconds during the 2013 CMA Awards on Wednesday night (Nov. 6). The singer was censored three times during her performance of "Follow Your Arrow."
Musgraves' song includes the lyric "roll up a joint," and the network took the time to drop her mic during the line...
‘Nashville’ Stars Present Miranda Lambert With 2013 CMA Female Vocalist of the Year Award
'Nashville' stars Connie Britton and Chip Esten took the 2013 CMA Awards stage to present the Female Vocalist of the Year award to the one and only Miranda Lambert.
Eric Church Brings Rock ‘n Roll to 2013 CMAs With ‘The Outsiders’
Eric Church played his brand new single 'The Outsiders' for the very first time during the 2013 CMA Awards on Wednesday. Church looked a little different without a hat, but the country boy added some rock to his outfit with a pair of aviators.
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.
2013 CMA Awards Presenters Announced
Actors, singers, award nominees and TV personalities are among those scheduled to present awards at the 2013 CMA Awards on Wednesday (Nov. 6).
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.
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.