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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Cute Kids Singing Country Songs – Luke Bryan, ‘Country Girl (Shake It for Me)’
Not a lot is known about 9-year-old Joey ... except for the fact that he is a huge Luke Bryan fan. Truthfully, that's all you need to know!
Blake Shelton Makes Cameo at Miranda Lambert Show for ‘God Gave Me You’ Duet [Watch]
With Miranda Lambert busy on tour and Blake Shelton busy with the newest season of The Voice, it's probably pretty hard for the two to see each other. Thankfully, they got a chance to reconvene at Lambert's Oklahoma City tour stop over the weekend.
Brenna Yaeger Wows Judges With Miranda Lambert Cover on ‘The Voice’ [Watch]
The Voice went country once again on Tuesday night (March 3) when a hopeful sang a Miranda Lambert cover. Brenna Yaeger chose to sing Lambert's "The House That Built Me," and impressed the judges.
Maddie and Tae Release Empowering Video for ‘Fly’ [Watch]
Maddie and Tae's new single, "Fly," is a far cry from their previous hit, "Girl in a Country Song," and the videos are also vastly different. The video for "Fly" embodies everything the empowering song is about — always following your dreams.
‘The Voice’ Hopeful Cody Wickline Nails George Jones Cover, a Spot on Team Blake
Cody Wikline knows how it's done. The country hopeful got chairs turning during the Blind Auditions of The Voice on Monday night (Feb. 23) with a rendition of a George Jones classic.
Keith Urban and Eric Church Light Up the Sky With ‘Raise ‘Em Up’ Lyric Video
Fans are hoping a music video will come from Keith Urban and Eric Church's collaboration "Raise 'Em Up," but for now, this lyric video will have to do. The lyrics to the hit song are shown against a sky full of fireworks.
A Kacey Musgraves and Sam Smith Duet Could Happen
Is a duet between country's edgy star Kacey Musgraves and pop Grammy winner Sam Smith in the works?
Thomas Rhett Channels Bruno Mars, Makes ‘Uptown Funk’ Country [Watch]
Thomas Rhett just can't seem to get enough of Bruno Mars!
Carrie Underwood Makes a ‘Cameo’ in ‘Pitch Perfect 2′ Trailer [Watch]
Carrie Underwood is making an appearance in the 'Pitch Perfect 2' movie ... sort of. One of the mom-to-be's biggest hits will used during a battle performance by the Bellas.
Meet Hunter Hayes’ Furry New Best Friend
Hunter Hayes just earned himself another gold star with the ladies. The 'Wanted' singer has rescued a dog, and an awesome one at that!