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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Chase Rice Debuts New Song, ‘Gonna Wanna Tonight’ [Listen]
Chase Rice is using YouTube to preview his new music. 'Gonna Wanna Tonight' hails from his album 'Ignite the Night,' and though it's a familiar down-home theme, he knows it's right for his fanbase.
Garth Brooks Confirms Six More Dates in Chicago for ‘The Garth Experience’
If Garth Brooks fans in Chicago thought they were lucky that the legend chose their city to make his comeback, now they've won the lottery. Brooks has added not one, not two, but six more 2014 tour dates in the Windy City.
Alan Jackson 25 Years of Keepin’ It Country Exhibit Coming to Country Music Hall of Fame
Alan Jackson's storied career will be honored at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum. Beginning in August, the country legend's work will be seen in an exhibit called 25 Years of Keepin' It Country.
Taylor Swift Gives Fan Super Sweet Dating Advice on Instagram
Taylor Swift's love life has made headlines on more than one occasion. Her breakups and romantic interests have not only given the country world some great songs, but they've also given the superstar some leverage to help others in their own endeavors -- even fans.
Zac Brown Band Take Fans in the Studio in ‘All Alright’ Video
The Zac Brown Band guys are all alright, alright. The band's 'All Alright' video lets fans go behind the scenes for an intimate look at how they operate in the studio.
Luke Bryan Honoring Troops With Expenses-Paid Trip to See Him in Concert
Luke Bryan has promised to honor the troops in a big way. The singer, with help from a big beer company, will offer some very lucky servicemen and women an all-expense-paid trip to Chicago for one of his jaw-dropping concerts.
Randy Travis Announces Release Date for ‘Influence Vol. 2: The Man I Am’
Randy Travis is gearing up to release a new 13-track album, 'Influence Vol. 2: The Man I Am,' this August.
Shania Twain’s Time in Las Vegas Is Coming to an End
After two years, Shania Twain will finally bid farewell to Sin City. The singer's residency in Last Vegas will draw to a close on Dec. 13, 2014.
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.
Lucy Hale Takes Us Behind the Scenes of Her Grand Ole Opry Debut [Watch]
It's been a month since Lucy Hale made her Grand Ole Opry debut, and the singer is reliving the experience by taking fans backstage in a behind-the-scenes video.