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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Jake Owen Wants You to Drink Your Pee
Jake Owen stopped by 'Jimmy Kimmel Live' on Tuesday (Aug. 5) to talk about an important issue in the state of California: water conservation.
Carrie Underwood to Be Featured on Brad Paisley’s Upcoming Album?
Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood have quite the connection, so it's natural the two would do a song together again ... right?
Jake Owen Hosting 8th Annual ACM Honors
The 8th annual ACM Honors are right around the corner, and one excited country star has been selected to host the event. Jake Owen will lead the evening of awards and music.
Johnny Cash’s Property Could Become Residential Medical Facility
The 30-year home of Johnny Cash and June Carter Cash may soon become a residential medical facility.
Blake Shelton Announces ‘Bringing Back the Sunshine’ Album
Blake Shelton stopped by 'The Today Show' Friday morning (Aug. 1) to announce a forthcoming album with all of the details.
Luke Bryan Announces Dates for Sixth Annual Farm Tour
Luke Bryan has announced dates for his sixth annual Farm Tour.
Back Surgery Doesn’t Slow Joe Nichols Down
Joe Nichols recently underwent serious back surgery, but he's back out on the road even if he's in a little pain.
Garth Brooks Confirms Six More Dates in Chicago for ‘The Garth Experience’
If Garth Brooks fans in Chicago thought they were lucky that the legend chose their city to make his comeback, now they've won the lottery. Brooks has added not one, not two, but six more 2014 tour dates in the Windy City.
Shania Twain’s Time in Las Vegas Is Coming to an End
After two years, Shania Twain will finally bid farewell to Sin City. The singer's residency in Last Vegas will draw to a close on Dec. 13, 2014.
Keith Urban Knows Garth Brooks’ Return Will Be a ‘Behemoth’ Tour
With Garth Brooks' announcement that he'll return to the stage for a world tour this Fall, other country artists are on high alert, acknowledging that it will be stiff competition. Keith Urban in particular knows Brooks' live shows are a force to be reckoned with.
Randy Travis on the Road to Recovery, Friends Report
After suffering a stroke last July, Randy Travis may finally be on a road to recovery.
Brad Paisley on Breastfeeding Mom at Concert Debacle: ‘It Seemed She Did the Absolute Wrong Thing’
A woman claims she was kicked out of a recent Brad Paisley concert in San Diego for breastfeeding. Police disagreed strongly, and Paisley -- who talked about the incident on radio this week -- says he does, too.