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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People Magazine Confirms What We Already Knew: Blake Shelton Is Sexy!
Newsflash: Blake Shelton is darn sexy! Officially, too -- the country singer was named one of the sexiest men alive in 2014 by People magazine.
Rascal Flatts Booked for Residency at Las Vegas’ Hard Rock Hotel and Casino
Naturally, most people think of Nashville as country music's mecca, but Las Vegas is quickly becoming a second home for the genre. The most recent act to take residency is Rascal Flatts, who are booked for a short run at the Joint, which is located inside the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino.
Eric Church Joins Kenny Chesney’s Big Revival Tour for Five Stadium Shows
As if Kenny Chesney's Big Revival Tour could get any bigger, Eric Church has announced he'll be joining the superstar for five stadium shows!
2014 CMA Awards Performance Pictures
The CMA Awards are known as Country Music's Biggest Night for a reason. Legendary country stars showed up to sing in 2014, but country's young bucks -- the newcomers -- also got their time in the spotlight. Relive some of the best performances of the night via our photo gallery capturing the action.
Lady Antebellum Comment on Taylor Swift’s Transition to Pop
Although the haters are coming out of the woodwork for Taylor Swift now that she's gone pop, one country trio are singing her praises.
Little Big Town Are Officially the Newest Members of the Grand Ole Opry
Little Big Town received a huge honor on Friday, Oct. 17. They were inducted into the Grand Ole Opry family, and it's a pretty special place for them. It's also the first place they ever publicly performed together!
Taming the Sexy Beast: Luke Bryan Plans to Tone Down His Booty Shakin’ in the Future
Ladies, you'll want to sit down for this. These days, Luke Bryan is known for shakin' his groove thang in concert -- in skin-tight jeans, no less -- but the star admits he won't pull the Beyonce moves at his shows forever.
Trisha Yearwood Set to Make Cameo on ‘Nashville’ During Faux CMA Awards
Trisha Yearwood soon make her 'Nashville' debut!
Luke Bryan, Jason Aldean + More Announced as CMT Artists of the Year for 2014
Are Luke Bryan, Jason Aldean, Florida Georgia Line, Miranda Lambert and Keith Urban the best of the best in country music in 2014?
Warning: Brad Paisley May Stop the CMA Awards for Mom’s Spaghetti [Watch]
There's nothing like a home cooked meal, right Brad Paisley?! The superstar and CMA Awards co-host Carrie Underwood reminisce over past events ... and why one CMAs ended a little prematurely.