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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Cassadee Pope Leads an Epic Singalong for St. Jude [Watch]
Artists get crowds singing along on a daily basis, but it isn't every day that new country artists start singalongs of epic proportions. While on a visit to Texas last week, Cassadee Pope led over 6,500 fans in a singalong during a benefit show, KAJA’s St. Jude Jam.
2014 CMA Music Festival Lineup Announced
The lineup for the 2014 CMA Music Festival has been announced, and as expected, a slew of big artists are slated to perform during the event.
Brantley Gilbert Says New Album Shows ‘Exactly How Bi-Polar’ He Is
Brantley Gilbert is having quite a start to 2014!
Tim McGraw Believes Country Music Is Taking Over
Country music is gaining more recognition than ever these days, and Tim McGraw thinks it's due time. With the genre's stars selling out huge venues like Madison Square Garden and the Hollywood Bowl, it's obvious that country really is taking over.
Taylor Swift, Carrie Underwood Get the ‘Family Guy’ Treatment [Watch]
Carrie Underwood and Taylor Swift got to see what they'd look like as cartoons on Sunday night's (March 16) episode of 'Family Guy.'
Hunter Hayes Tries to Break Guinness World Record
Hunter Hayes is attempting to place himself in the Guinness Book of World Records -- and it's for a great cause.
Tim McGraw Channels His Inner James Bond in ‘Lookin’ for That Girl’ Video
Tim McGraw's new video for 'Lookin' For That Girl' is out of the ordinary for the country singer. In the video he takes fans on a wild ride with colors and visual effects -- and he plays a role similar to secret agent James Bond.
Blake Shelton Sells Out Two ‘Mind-Blowing’ Venues on Ten Times Crazier Tour
Blake Shelton's 2014 Ten Times Crazier Tour hasn't even begun yet, and he's already selling out some major venues -- ones that he says most artists can only dream of playing, much less selling out.
Johnny Depp Takes the Stage to Play Lead Guitar for Willie Nelson [Watch]
Johnny Depp isn't just an incredibly talented actor -- he also has film producer and musician on his resume. Depp's been a guitar player since childhood and has performed with several notable musicians, but playing lead guitar for Willie Nelson may be the coolest.
See the Worst Country Tattoos Ever [Watch]
Tattoos are becoming more and more prevalent these days, with many big fans wanting to show their love for their favorite country music artists in a very ... dedicated ... way. Unfortunately, sometimes that devotion can turn into something to be less than proud of.
Keith Urban Announces 2014 Raise ‘Em Up Tour Dates
Keith Urban's using the 'American Idol' breaks wisely. When he's not busy judging contestants on the reality singing show, he will be hitting the road for his 2014 Raise 'Em Up Tour, where he'll be joined by Jerrod Niemann and Brett Eldredge.
Neal McCoy on Randy Travis: ‘I Don’t Know if He’ll Ever Fully Recover’
The road to recovery is a long one -- especially after suffering from a stroke. Randy Travis is still on that bumpy path following a stroke in July of last year, despite making lots of progress since then.