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
Kacey Musgraves’ Ex-Boyfriend Inspired New Single ‘Keep It To Yourself’
Kacey Musgraves' newest single 'Keep It To Yourself' is finally out and the singer admits that it wasn't a song that was easy for her to write.
Eric Church Takes On Scalpers in Minneapolis
Eric Church doesn't tolerate scalpers and he's proving it in Minneapolis. In one week, over 14,000 tickets have sold for that particular show but it turns out nearly 1,000 were purchased by scalpers -- and Church isn't having it.
William Shatner ‘Sings’ Luke Bryan’s ‘Country Girl (Shake It for Me)’
William Shatner unleashed his inner country star recently lending his voice to one of Luke Bryan's most popular hits, 'Country Girl (Shake It for Me).'
Easton Corbin Premieres Sexy New Video for ‘Clockwork’
Things get steamy for Easton Corbin in his sexy new video for his single, 'Clockwork.' The video shows a love triangle between Corbin and two women. It fits the lyrics to his song perfectly.
Kelleigh Bannen Makes Cheating Boyfriend ‘Famous’ in New Video
Kelleigh Bannen's upbeat, catchy new single 'Famous' isn't as sweet as it sounds. The revenge anthem sees the singer trying to make her cheating, lying boyfriend "famous" for his evil ways, which she successfully does in the video.
George Strait Adds Another Texas Show to His Cowboy Rides Away Tour
George Strait's farewell tour is proving to be one for the records books -- from special guests to sell-out shows it's not one to be missed.
Luke Bryan’s Son ‘In Big Trouble’ After Piano Art
Luke Bryan is obviously a creative individual -- and it seems that talent is now rubbing off on his five-year-old son, Bo. However, it may not be the exact kind of creativity that Bryan and wife Caroline had hoped to inspire.
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.
Carrie Underwood Makes Billboard Milestone Award Top 3
Carrie Underwood is holding it down for country music. After three weeks of fan-voting, she is the only country star remaining on the 2014 Billboard Milestone Award ballot.
Ousted ‘Idol’ Contestant Dexter Roberts Has Sights Set on Nashville
'American Idol' may no longer have Dexter Roberts after he was eliminated from the show on Thursday night (April 17), but Nashville is getting a new resident in the singer.
Darius Rucker: ‘If It’s Not a Country Song, I Don’t Want to Play It’
Crossover artist Darius Rucker was met with a lot of naysayers when he decided to try his hand at country music, but the singer says he wants nothing more than to be country.
Brett Eldredge, Jana Kramer to Help Celebrate Military Vets With Macy’s Campaign
The Macy's American Icons campaign is back paying tribute to American traditions with some big faces, including Brett Eldredge and Jana Kramer.