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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Garth Brooks Announces First Florida Tour Dates in 17 Years
Garth Brooks is heading to the Sunshine State! After a long 17-year absence, the legend adds Florida to his 2014 world tour dates.
Kenny Chesney Surprises Athens, Georgia With Popup Show
Kenny Chesney made a lot of University of Georgia students very happy when he played a surprise popup show in Athens over the weekend.
See Hunter Hayes Perform ‘Tattoo’ at Iconic Grand Ole Opry [Exclusive Premiere]
During a recent trip to Nashville's iconic Grand Ole Opry, Hunter Hayes got a chance to perform his rockin' new single, 'Tattoo,' and show off his guitar skills.
‘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.'
Dolly Parton Calls Her ALS Ice Bucket Challenge a ‘Wet T-Shirt Contest’ [Watch]
No one thought she would do it, but the always glamorous Dolly Parton has completed the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge ... in a way only she could.
Scotty McCreery Takes ALS Ice Bucket Challenge ‘In a Very Big Way’ [Watch]
Scotty McCreery has accepted the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge "in a big way." He didn't just take an ice bucket challenge, he took the "F-150 edition," as he calls it.
Willie Nelson Has Some Nifty Card Tricks Up His Sleeve [Watch]
Willie Nelson is a man of many talents, apparently including some skills he's not famous for -- like card tricks!
Love and Theft’s Stephen Barker Liles Marries ‘Best Friend’ Jenna Michelle Kennedy
One half of country duo Love and Theft tied the knot with the love of his life in Nashville on Sunday night (Aug. 24)! Stephen Barker Liles married Jenna Michelle Kennedy in a family-oriented ceremony.
Hunter Hayes Announces Tattoo (Your Name) Tour
Hunter Hayes had a busy Friday (Aug. 22) morning! The 22-year-old announced the Tattoo (Your Name) Tour is kicking off this fall after performing on 'The Today Show.'
Legends George Strait, Garth Brooks Take on the Ice Bucket Challenge [Watch]
Two of the most impressive names in all of country music have risen to the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge. King George Strait and Mr. Garth Brooks were called out by several of their peers, and they both made good on the dare.
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.
Chase Rice Opens Up About Performing for Late Dad for the First Time [Watch]
Chase Rice's album 'Ignite the Night' impacted Aug. 19 -- a very important day in the singer's life, as it was his late father's birthday. The singer opens up to Taste of Country about the first time he performed for his dad and how it affected his future in music...