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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Luke Bryan Is the First Country Artist to Score Three No. 1s in 2014
When Luke Bryan releases an album, he blows it up! The 'Drink a Beer' singer has earned his third No. 1 in 2014 with 'Roller Coaster,' and while the personal success is a big one in itself, he's actually the first country artist to score such a feat this year!
Florida Georgia Line Announce 2015 Anything Goes Tour With Thomas Rhett and Frankie Ballard
Not only do Florida Georgia Line have new music on the way, but they're also gearing up for a big headlining tour, on which, apparently, 'Anything Goes.'
Carrie Underwood’s ‘Something in the Water’ Is Best-Selling First Week of Her Career
Carrie Underwood is raising the bar for herself with her new single 'Something in the Water.' The song marked the best-selling first week of the star's entire career!
More 2014 CMA Awards Performers Announced
The 48th annual CMA Awards are quickly approaching, and a few big names have already been announced as performers.
Jason Aldean Shocked by Compliment From Idol Garth Brooks
Jason Aldean realized exactly how much he's impacting the landscape of country music when he was mentioned by a country legend. Garth Brooks recently complimented the 'Burnin' It Down' singer in a press conference, and Aldean was understandably shocked!
Lady Antebellum Give Young Fan Something to Smile About in Latest ‘7FOR7′ Surprise [Watch]
Lady Antebellum keep the giving going in what may be their best '7FOR7' episode yet. In a third clip, the band give a beautiful 10-year-old girl a reason to smile again -- and boy does she need it.
Opry Star Jim Ed Brown Diagnosed With Lung Cancer
Opry star and music veteran of more than 60 years Jim Ed Brown has been diagnosed with lung cancer. The singer will take a few months away from his job as a musician while he receives treatment.
Lady Antebellum and More Join Growing List of 2014 CMA Awards Performers
The 2014 CMA Awards just got a whole lot hotter with the announcement of three of country music's hottest bands.
Ordained Minister Brantley Gilbert to Wed Fans During Music Festival
Brantley Gilbert is a talented songwriter and performer, the leader of BG Nation and an expert at a 'Small Town Throwdown,' but he's also an ordained minister! The 'Bottoms Up' singer is making a couple of fans' dreams come true when he helps them say "I do" next month.
Tim McGraw Does the Big Apple for Huge Album Debut [Exclusive Pictures]
Tim McGraw has been a very busy man this month in launching his new album, 'Sundown Heaven Town.' He's not just taking over Taste of Country, but to celebrate the release, he also took over the Big Apple! It doesn't get bigger than that.
Miranda Lambert Rocks a Bikini, Shows Off Fabulous Beach Bod in Hawaii
While on tour stop in Hawaii, a hardworking Miranda Lambert thankfully got a little time for some R&R. The singer hit the beach and showed off her bangin' beach bod.
Lady Antebellum Talk Stereotypes of Being ‘Just a Girl,’ From ‘747’ [Exclusive – Watch]
Lady Antebellum's '747' hits land on Sept. 30, and the album's final track, 'Just a Girl,' may be one of the most heartfelt on the album. In this video made exclusive to Taste of Country, the trio talks about the song and what the lyrics truly mean.