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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Kenny Chesney Announces Big Revival Tour
Kenny Chesney is taking 'The Big Revival' on the road! The singer stopped by 'Good Morning America' on Friday (Oct. 24) to announce that he'll kick off a tour in March.
Miranda Lambert the Bed & Breakfast Owner Doesn’t Get Recognized by Fans
In her small town of Tishomino, Oklahoma, Miranda Lambert is simply the owner of the Ladysmith Bed & Breakfast. Shockingly, the superstar reveals, some people don't even recognize her!
Trisha Yearwood Set to Make Cameo on ‘Nashville’ During Faux CMA Awards
Trisha Yearwood soon make her 'Nashville' debut!
Brad Paisley, Carrie Underwood Reminisce Over CMA Awards Past in Adorable Commercial [Watch]
With the 2014 CMA Awards just around the corner, six-time hosts Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood are feeling nostalgic.
Luke Bryan, Jason Aldean + More Announced as CMT Artists of the Year for 2014
Are Luke Bryan, Jason Aldean, Florida Georgia Line, Miranda Lambert and Keith Urban the best of the best in country music in 2014?
Reba McEntire First Artist to Sign With Nash Icon Music Label
Reba McEntire's much-anticipated big announcement Tuesday morning (Oct. 21) is that she's the very first artist to sign to Nash Icon Music, a venture between Big Machine Label Group and Cumulus Media.
Miranda Lambert to Duet With Meghan Trainor at 2014 CMA Awards
The CMA Awards will be crossing genres in 2014.
The Swon Brothers Dish on Musical Childhood, Secret Talents in ‘Cheat Sheet’
The Swon Brothers may not agree on their go-to date night slow jams, but they can agree on how to describe their childhood. The two say that they grew up musical, revealing that they always knew they were born to do this. Hear these stories and more in this edition of ToC's 'Cheat Sheet'!
Maddie and Tae Answer Hilarious Trivia Questions in ‘Napkins’ Game [Watch]
Maddie & Tae sat down with deejays from our sister station, WYRK, to spill a few not-so-ladylike secrets.
See Lady Antebellum Perform ‘Bartender’ at the Grand Ole Opry [Exclusive Premiere]
It's always a party when Lady Antebellum are asked to play the iconic Grand Ole Opry circle. Recently, the trio stopped by to deliver their big hit 'Bartender.'
Zac Brown Says It Was an ‘Absolute Honor’ to Record With the Doobie Brothers on ‘Black Water’
The Doobie Brothers country collaboration album, 'Southband,' features a lot of big name country artists. The Zac Brown Band collaborated with the group on their song, 'Black Water,' and it was a dream come true for Zac Brown.
Luke Bryan Snags Huge Nod Among 2014 American Music Awards Nominees
The list of 2014 American Music Awards nominees indicates that things are changing in a big way. Country music is absolutely taking over, as Luke Bryan has been nominated for a huge multi-genre award!