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!
Coti Howell
Taylor Swift, Is That You? Star Graces Wonderland Cover Looking Very Different
Taylor Swift is featured on the newest cover of Wonderland magazine ... or at least we think it's her?
Scotty McCreery Pays Tribute to Veterans With Heartwarming ‘The Dash’ Video
Scotty McCreery is a strong supporter of servicemen and women -- something he proves each night on tour -- and in honor of Veterans Day, the 'Feelin' It' singer wanted to go the extra mile to show his gratitude.
Taylor Swift Is a Crazy Girl in Glamorous, But Creepy ‘Blank Space’ Video
Remember that time Carrie Underwood showed her cheating lover why he shouldn't have strayed? Taylor Swift's 'Blank Space' video takes that to a whole new level.
Ponytail or No Ponytail? The Band Perry Talk Fashion
The Band Perry are one of the best looking groups in country music -- always polished, well-styled and, of course, we can't forget those fabulous manes. The trio stopped by to chat with Taste of Country before the 2014 CMA Awards about their sense of fashion, in addition to new music.
Chris Young Announces 2015 A.M. World Tour Dates
Chris Young is packing his bags (and passport!) in preparation to head overseas. The singer has announced his A.M. World Tour, which kicks off in March in Australia.
2014 CMA Awards Performance Pictures
The CMA Awards are known as Country Music's Biggest Night for a reason. Legendary country stars showed up to sing in 2014, but country's young bucks -- the newcomers -- also got their time in the spotlight. Relive some of the best performances of the night via our photo gallery capturing the action.
2014 CMA Awards Best Dressed Pictures
The 2014 CMA Music Awards brought out the best in country music, which also meant the best in fashion. Most country stars dress to the nines for Country Music's Biggest Night, and this year, there were so many who took our breath away!
2014 CMA Awards Red Carpet Pictures
Country stars put on their very best threads for not only the TV time, but the 2014 CMA Awards red carpet, too! Country Music's Biggest Night brings out the best suits, designer gowns and even a few cowboy hats! Hey, it is country.
Dan + Shay’s Shay Mooney Undergoes Emergency Surgery Prior to CMA Awards
Just one day before the 2014 CMA Awards, Taste of Country caught up with Dan + Shay ... or, one half of the duo, really. Dan Smyers stopped by our booth to chat about his other half, Shay Mooney, and why he was missing in action during interviews.
See Carrie Underwood’s Best CMA Awards Looks Through the Years [Pictures]
Carrie Underwood has been hosting the CMA Awards for seven years, but she's been attending since long before that. Every year she shows up on the red carpet, the Oklahoma native looks flawless -- gorgeous gowns, stunning makeup, brilliant blonde locks perfectly primed -- and she continues to follow that pattern throughout the show, year after year.
Lady Antebellum Comment on Taylor Swift’s Transition to Pop
Although the haters are coming out of the woodwork for Taylor Swift now that she's gone pop, one country trio are singing her praises.
Hunter Hayes to Play in Nashville Before the CMA Awards to Honor Servicemen + Women
Hunter Hayes is kicking off the CMA Awards week with a party! The 'Invisible' singer will throw his very own celebration in downtown Nashville on Monday (Nov. 3) with a free show.