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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Carrie Underwood to Be Featured on Brad Paisley’s Upcoming Album?
Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood have quite the connection, so it's natural the two would do a song together again ... right?
Brad Paisley Releases ‘Moonshine in the Trunk’ Track Listing
After using Twitter to leak samples of his new album to fans (against his record label's wishes), Brad Paisley and his label are announcing the album's track listing and release date.
Maddie and Tae Call on Scantily-Clad Men for Funny ‘Girl in a Country Song’ Video
Madde & Tae's 'Girl in a Country Song' video -- a response to hot 'bro-country' song themes -- is a hilarious enactment of what it would look like if the roles were reversed.
Lucky Fan Cries Recalling ‘Beautiful’ Moment Onstage With Tim McGraw
Tim McGraw made headlines when he brought a sweet fan onstage during his July 13 concert and serenaded her with 'You Are So Beautiful,' even giving her his guitar. The moment still makes Sarah Fodor cry when she reminisces over the kindness the singer showed her.
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.
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.
Garth Brooks Could Surpass Elvis Presley With Digital Music Sales
Garth Brooks is finally going digital in 2014, and now that he's releasing music on a new format, the country legend could be poised to surpass music icon Elvis Presley in sales, and maybe even the Beatles.
Miranda Lambert Tears Up Sharing Story of Animal Shelter in Need [Watch]
Miranda Lambert will go to great lengths to help rescue animals. Recently, the country superstar shared her story of helping a pet shelter in her town of Tishomingo, Oklahoma and got very emotional while doing so.
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.
Jason Aldean and Kenny Chesney Grab Drinks Together, Country Music Explodes
Apparently, Kenny Chesney and Jason Aldean are pretty good buds -- enough so that they enjoy a few drinks together every now and then when both happen to be home.
Is Lindsay Lohan’s Sister Ali Pursuing a Career in Country Music?
Ali Lohan, the younger singer of headline-friendly actress Lindsay Lohan, is apparently the latest to jump on the country music bandwagon.
Tim McGraw Speaks Out About Concert Slap, Extended Video Shows Fan Touched Singer Inappropriately
An incident between Tim McGraw and a woman in the crowd at a recent concert has had media and fans talking, but an extended video clip sheds new light on what happened.
Reba McEntire Releases New Song ‘Pray for Peace’ as ‘Act of Perseverance’ [Watch]
Reba McEntire has unveiled a beautiful video to showcase her song 'Pray for Peace,' and the clip features the singer -- as well as fans around the world -- praying for peace.
Luke Bryan Is Apparently Hot Among Teens
Luke Bryan's 2014 Teen Choice Awards nominations just keep rolling in. The upcoming awards show has announced a second wave of nominees, and Bryan has snagged even more, proving his fan base has no age limit.
Carrie Underwood Talks Next Album, Wants to Sing With Miranda Lambert Again
Carrie Underwood fans will be pleased to know the blonde beauty is preparing to head back in to the studio. She says she's been spending a lot of time writing, and this new music will be a "progression" for her.
So, Brett Eldredge Really Swam With Sharks to Celebrate His No. 1 Single
Brett Eldredge sure knows how to celebrate! The singer congratulated himself on a second No. 1 hit with 'Beat of the Music' by going deep and swimming with sharks -- without a cage!