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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Miranda Lambert Stuns During ‘Fashion Rocks’ Event
Miranda Lambert donned not one, but two spectacular outfits for an appearance at the 'Fashion Rocks' event Tuesday night (Sept. 9). The 'Mama's Broken Heart' singer went from red carpet sexy to performance sassy in dazzling black and red ensembles.
Jason Aldean Calls CMA Awards Snub ‘Frustrating’ and ‘Disappointing’
The 2014 CMA Awards nominees were recently announced, but one big name was missing from the list. Despite having a huge touring year in this year alone, Jason Aldean's name was nowhere to be found.
Blake Shelton Poses as Pizza Hut Worker ‘Stephen,’ Sells Pizzas Undercover [Watch]
Blake Shelton took pizza lovers by surprise when he showed up at a California Pizza Hut to sell a few pies. The funny singer posed as a worker named Stephen, going undercover, but how can a six-foot-tall (and lots of change) celebrity really blend in?
Lady Antebellum’s Dave Haywood Welcomes Baby Boy
Lady Antebellum's collective family just grew by 10 tiny fingers and 10 tiny toes. The trio's Dave Haywood welcomed his first child with wife Kelli Cashiola Haywood on Sunday (Sept. 7).
Florida Georgia Line Set to Perform on ‘Nashville’ Season 3 Premiere
There's no denying the popularity of Florida Georgia Line right now, and the duo can only get bigger with an upcoming live performance on the 'Nashville' Season 3 premiere!
Luke Bryan Brings Kid Onstage, Gives Him a Lesson in Butt-Shakin’ [Watch]
Luke Bryan is known for shaking it, but usually, he goes at it alone. However, on a recent tour stop in Chicago, the superstar decided to share the wealth, bringing a young fan onstage to teach him some of his most famous moves.
Loretta Lynn Postpones Show for Family Medical Emergency
Loretta Lynn has postponed her Thursday night (Sept. 4) show in Cedar Rapids, Iowa to be with her family, citing a medical emergency.
What’s Up With Pistol Annies? Angaleena Presley Spills the Beans
Many questions have been circulating regarding the future of Pistol Annies, and finally, Angaleena Presley is giving answers.
Oops! Best Country Stage Falls [Watch]
Country stars are just as clumsy as the rest of us. Alright, maybe Luke Bryan is extra clumsy, but we love him for it! Falling off the stage happens to the best of 'em ... even funny man Brad Paisley falls from time to time.
Garth Brooks Announces First Florida Tour Dates in 17 Years
Garth Brooks is heading to the Sunshine State! After a long 17-year absence, the legend adds Florida to his 2014 world tour dates.
Garth Brooks Could Surpass Elvis Presley With Digital Music Sales
Garth Brooks is finally going digital in 2014, and now that he's releasing music on a new format, the country legend could be poised to surpass music icon Elvis Presley in sales, and maybe even the Beatles.
Man Missing From Jason Aldean Concert Found Dead
A man who went missing during Jason Aldean's July 18 show at Cleveland's Progressive Field has been found dead. The body of 22-year-old Cory Barron's was found in a local landfill Tuesday.