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!
Coti Howell
Zac Brown Band Debuts New Single with Foo Fighters’ Dave Grohl During 2013 CMAs
The Zac Brown Band used the 2013 CMA Awards to debut a brand new song, 'Day for the Dead' with Foo Fighter's singer, Dave Grohl on drums.
‘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.
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.
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.
Proud Dad Keith Urban’s Most-Played Song Is Not What You’d Expect
When Keith Urban isn't in the studio recording albums, playing his hits live for fans or judging contestants on 'American Idol,' he's at home with his girls; his two daughters and his wife, Nicole Kidman. Sometimes, that time at home includes playing music for his kids ... against his will.