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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Hey Taylor Swift, What Does ’18’ Mean? Superstar Begins Teasing New Music
Red alert! It's that time again, when Taylor Swift is hard at work on a new album, and we all know she's been in the studio, but we still act confused and speculate the day away when she begins teasing us via social media ...
Carrie Underwood Talks Next Album, Wants to Sing With Miranda Lambert Again
Carrie Underwood fans will be pleased to know the blonde beauty is preparing to head back in to the studio. She says she's been spending a lot of time writing, and this new music will be a "progression" for her.
Kip Moore Challenges Ticket Scalper via Twitter, Offers Him $1000 to Show His Face
Kip Moore has been very vocal lately about his feelings toward ticket scalpers. Now, he's gone so far as to personally challenge one on on Twitter.
Brantley Gilbert, Deer Breeder? He Hopes!
Brantley Gilbert imagines he won't be a country singer forever -- and he's got a plan for when he's done touring and needs to pass his free time.
Jewel and Husband Ty Murray Divorcing
Jewel and her husband, rodeo star Ty Murray, are divorcing after being married for nearly six years and together for 16.
Kenny Chesney Announces ‘The Big Revival’ Album Details
Now that 'American Kids' has hit country radio, Kenny Chesney is ready to announce his new album.
Brad Paisley Hunts Down Mystery Soldiers for Heartfelt Deed
Brad Paisley loves the troops, and he has no qualms about showing it. In fact, when two women attended one of the singer's recent concerts in Bangor, Maine with cardboard cutouts of their soldier significant others, Paisley went above and beyond to pay his respects.
Miranda Lambert Doesn’t Let Weight Define Her, Says ‘I’m a Cheetos Girl’
Miranda Lambert's slim new figure has everyone talking lately -- including the singer herself. Blake Shelton's wife admits she tries to work out (well, sorta), eats a few veggies (fully loaded, of course) and lets herself indulge when she wants.
Tim McGraw Quit Drinking, Partying to Save His Family Life
Tim McGraw has no problem admitting he hasn't always walked the straight and narrow. The singer was once a heavy partier -- and drinker -- but shares that when he realized he could lose the most important things in his life, he made a conscious decision to stop.
Post-CMT Awards Party Turns Into Karaoke Session With Blake Shelton
It's always a party when Blake Shelton is around and the post-CMT Awards Party was no different. James Van Der Beek says that Shelton turned the party into a wild night of karaoke (and he was the coach!).
Keith Urban Shares His Most Embarrassing Moment on Stage
Keith Urban doesn't always get it right. He has come a long way since he released his self-titled debut album in 1999 and he's not afraid to admit he has made a few mistakes along the way. He admits his worst ever idea involved candles and a dark stage.
Report: ‘Nashville’ Star Hayden Panettiere Expecting First Child
Hayden Panettiere's family is about to get a little bit bigger! The actress is reportedly expecting her first child with fiancé Wladimir Klitschko.