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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Brad Paisley Recounts Top Secret Trip to Afghanistan
Brad Paisley was asked to go on a very special secret mission to Afghanistan before Memorial Day. He hopped on Air Force One with the President and was ready to play and thank the troops before the holiday, but to make it happen Paisley had to change his schedule and take a pay cut -- not that he was complaining.
Toby Keith, Carrie Underwood + More Come Together for All-Star Salute to the Troops
CBS took a night off from regularly scheduled programming to help the Academy of Country Music pay tribute to our troops. The Academy had big-time country talent and military join together to celebrate the hard work these men and women put in on a daily basis.
Dierks Bentley’s Kids Ask What ‘Drunk on a Plane’ Means
Dierks Bentley is a family man. The 'Drunk on a Plane' singer has three kids and when he's not out on the road or recording new music, he's just a regular ol' dad.
Jo Dee Messina to Sing National Anthem at Kentucky Derby
The 140th Kentucky Derby is going country. They've enlisted Jo Dee Messina to sing the National Anthem at this year's horse race.
Dierks Bentley Cheers on Wife at Boston Marathon
Dierks Bentley proved that not only is he a talented singer and guitar player -- but he's also a very supportive husband. His wife Cassidy ran this year's Boston Marathon, and he was there to cheer her on.
Blake Shelton on Miranda Lambert: ‘She’s My Life’
Blake Shelton and the other 'Voice' coaches sat down with host Carson Daly and he cleared the air once again about his relationship with Miranda Lambert, which constantly seems to be the center of tabloid headlines.
Toby Keith Announces 2014 Shut Up & Hold on Tour
As promised, Toby Keith had a big announcement for fans on Monday (March 3), and he didn't disappoint. The superstar is embarking on a 2014 tour in just a few short months, as revealed to fans via YouTube.
Luke Bryan Set to Steal the Show at Daytona 500
Luke Bryan has been selected to kick off the Great American Race at the Daytona International Speedway in 2014. The ACM Entertainer of the Year will perform during the Daytona 500 Budweiser Pre-Race Show on Feb. 23.
Is George Strait’s Farewell Tour Really a Farewell?
With over 50 No. 1 hits, years and years of touring and a farewell tour that has dates selling out in minutes ... why stop now? George Strait proves he still has it at 61, leading us to believe that the Cowboy Rides Away Tour may not be a farewell after all.
Miranda Lambert to Compete Against Blake Shelton on Season 6 of ‘The Voice’
Miranda Lambert will be making another appearance on 'The Voice' during Season 6, but this time, she won't be helping husband Blake Shelton. In fact, Lambert has signed on to be a mentor for Shelton's rival judge on the show, Shakira.
Dierks Bentley Promises He Still Knows How to Have a Good Time
You may not be ready for the new year, but we know someone who is. Dierks Bentley is pumped for 2014 -- and for good reason.
Jake Owen Does a Pretty Hilarious Luke Bryan Impression [Watch]
When you sell out Madison Square Garden in five minutes and receive a lot (like, a lot) of attention from female fans, it's easy to become the butt of a few (friendly) jokes.