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’s Dave Haywood Welcomes Baby Boy
Lady Antebellum's collective family just grew by 10 tiny fingers and 10 tiny toes. The trio's Dave Haywood welcomed his first child with wife Kelli Cashiola Haywood on Sunday (Sept. 7).
Luke Bryan Brings Kid Onstage, Gives Him a Lesson in Butt-Shakin’ [Watch]
Luke Bryan is known for shaking it, but usually, he goes at it alone. However, on a recent tour stop in Chicago, the superstar decided to share the wealth, bringing a young fan onstage to teach him some of his most famous moves.
Loretta Lynn Postpones Show for Family Medical Emergency
Loretta Lynn has postponed her Thursday night (Sept. 4) show in Cedar Rapids, Iowa to be with her family, citing a medical emergency.
Lee Brice Debuts ‘Drinking Class’ on ‘Late Show With David Letterman’ [Watch]
Lee Brice's 'I Don't Dance' album hits on Sept. 9, and the singer is amping up excitement with a brand new single. Brice stopped by 'The Late Show With David Letterman' to debut 'Drinking Class' on Tuesday (Sept. 2).
Oops! Best Country Stage Falls [Watch]
Country stars are just as clumsy as the rest of us. Alright, maybe Luke Bryan is extra clumsy, but we love him for it! Falling off the stage happens to the best of 'em ... even funny man Brad Paisley falls from time to time.
‘Duck Dynasty’ Star Sadie Robertson Joins ‘Dancing With the Stars’ for Season 19
Enter: a dancing Duck! Sadie Robertson, best known as a member of the 'Duck Dynasty' family, is apparently joining the upcoming season of 'Dancing With the Stars.'
Don’t Panic: Sugarland Not Broken Up, But Don’t Expect Jennifer Nettles and Kristian Bush to Tour Together
Sugarland continue to fight off rumors of a breakup, as they have been since announcing their solo ventures. Jennifer Nettles and Kristian Bush maintain they're not broken up as a duo, but when asked about a future tour together, they had very different answers.
Cute Kids Singing Country Songs – Kenny Chesney, ‘Old Blue Chair’
Kenny Chesney's 'Old Blue Chair' is a beach-themed nostalgic tune from his 2005 album, 'Be as You Are.' In this adorable father-daughter rendition, a little girl sings alongside her father on the guitar. They bring back the beach theme through their ocean-blue color scheme -- the little girl wears a blue halter top, while her dad sports a blue T-shirt, and they're sitting on a blue couch. The best part, however, has to be the little girl's obvious emotion in every line. They're also careful to make the song more kid-friendly, singing "too much studying all night."
Brad Paisley, Blake Shelton + More Contribute to Doobie Brothers Country Covers Album
The Doobie Brothers are teaming up with some big artists to get a little country for a new release.
Brad Paisley Enlists Ellen DeGeneres to Leak Powerful Lyric Video [Watch]
Brad Paisley is revealing songs from his upcoming album 'Moonshine in the Trunk' in a number of fun ways, including enlisting some pretty famous friends to help. The singer called on Ellen DeGeneres to reveal the 'Shattered Glass' lyric video.
Florida Georgia Line Prove ‘Anything Goes’ on ‘GMA,’ Announce New Album
Anything goes for Florida Georgia Line. The duo arrived at the 'Good Morning America' Summer Concert Series on Friday morning (Aug. 15) armed to not only deliver a rockin' performance, but also make a huge announcement.
Garth Brooks Adds Even More Atlanta Shows to Comeback Tour
After encountering problems with ticket sales for three of his Atlanta concerts, Garth Brooks held a meeting with Ticketmaster. Now, he's adding even more shows in the Southern hub.
Kenny Chesney Unveils Track Listing for ‘The Big Revival’
Kenny Chesney is planning a 'Big Revival,' teasing fans one piece at a time. The singer has released the track listing for the forthcoming new album from Columbia Records.
Tim McGraw Settles Slapping Incident With Fan the ‘Old-Fashioned Way’
Tim McGraw received a swarm of media attention for an incident involving a fan who got a little too close at his Atlanta concert recently. Thankfully, the matter has since been settled -- outside of court.
Jake Owen Wants You to Drink Your Pee
Jake Owen stopped by 'Jimmy Kimmel Live' on Tuesday (Aug. 5) to talk about an important issue in the state of California: water conservation.
Jake Owen Hosting 8th Annual ACM Honors
The 8th annual ACM Honors are right around the corner, and one excited country star has been selected to host the event. Jake Owen will lead the evening of awards and music.