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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Lady Antebellum Announce ‘747’ Album Coming in for Landing in September
Lady Antebellum are ready to land their fifth studio album, '747.' The record, set for a Fall 2014 release, features an array of new songs penned by the group.
So, Brett Eldredge Really Swam With Sharks to Celebrate His No. 1 Single
Brett Eldredge sure knows how to celebrate! The singer congratulated himself on a second No. 1 hit with 'Beat of the Music' by going deep and swimming with sharks -- without a cage!
Florida Georgia Line Break Taylor Swift’s Most-Added Song Record
Florida Georgia Line have a lot to be excited about lately ... like the fact that despite having just been released, their new single 'Dirt' is already breaking records!
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.
Florida Georgia Line Launch Dirt Campaign
Now that Florida Georgia Line have dropped their newest single 'Dirt,' they've also announced the Dirt Campaign to run alongside it.
Blake Shelton, Carrie Underwood’s Shows Snag Emmy Nods
Blake Shelton and Carrie Underwood are each looking at a prestigious honor outside of their usual realm -- they both have shows that have been nominated for Emmys!
Taylor Swift’s Red Tour Breaks Country Music Record
She's done it again. Taylor Swift has broken yet another record -- and this time it's because of her Red Tour.
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.
Gwen Sebastian, Blake Shelton Affair Rumors are ‘Stupid,’ She Says
Blake Shelton and Gwen Sebastian have a No. 1 hit together, but the affair rumors that have been circulating are just that: rumors. And Sebastian wants to set the record straight once and for all.
Taylor Swift Reps Country in Top 20 of Forbes Celebrity 100 List
The 2014 Forbes Celebrity 100 list has been announced, and a few artists are holding it down for country music.
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.
Carrie Underwood Returns as Voice of ‘Sunday Night Football’
Are you ready for some football? We know one country star who definitely is -- Carrie Underwood is making her return to 'Sunday Night Football.'