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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Dolly Parton’s Namesake Lost Dog Finds a Happy Ending
The lost dog Dolly Parton nearly took home as a souvenir from the Glastonbury Festival is going home.
Kip Moore Challenges Ticket Scalper via Twitter, Offers Him $1000 to Show His Face
Kip Moore has been very vocal lately about his feelings toward ticket scalpers. Now, he's gone so far as to personally challenge one on on Twitter.
Garth Brooks Announcement: Fans React on Facebook
Garth Brooks has been all the talk in country music this week, from the cancelation of his five shows in Ireland to his announcement Thursday (July 10) of going digital and kicking off a new record deal. Naturally, fans are taking to Facebook to talk about the big news.
Blake Shelton, Carrie Underwood’s Shows Snag Emmy Nods
Blake Shelton and Carrie Underwood are each looking at a prestigious honor outside of their usual realm -- they both have shows that have been nominated for Emmys!
Florida Georgia Line Launch Dirt Campaign
Now that Florida Georgia Line have dropped their newest single 'Dirt,' they've also announced the Dirt Campaign to run alongside it.
All Five of Garth Brooks’ Ireland Comeback Shows Canceled
All five of Garth Brooks' scheduled comeback concerts in Dublin, Ireland have been canceled after negotiations were unsuccessful. The Dublin city council threatened to cancel two of the five shows, to which Brooks decided that it was all or nothing.
Taylor Swift’s Red Tour Breaks Country Music Record
She's done it again. Taylor Swift has broken yet another record -- and this time it's because of her Red Tour.
Dolly Parton May Adopt Abandoned Festival Dog Named After Her
After making news with a huge performance at the 2014 Glastonbury Festival, Dolly Parton is rumored to be prepared to take a little of the event home with her. She may be adopting an abandoned festival dog!
Gwen Sebastian, Blake Shelton Affair Rumors are ‘Stupid,’ She Says
Blake Shelton and Gwen Sebastian have a No. 1 hit together, but the affair rumors that have been circulating are just that: rumors. And Sebastian wants to set the record straight once and for all.
After Swimming With Sharks, How Will Brett Eldredge Celebrate His Next No. 1?
To celebrate his first No. 1 with 'Don't Ya,' Brett Eldredge decided he'd do something a little dangerous and go skydiving. Now that he's racked up his second No. 1, he's planning to swim with sharks. No, really.