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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Josh Thompson Says His Fans, Bassist Miss His Ponytail More Than He Does
Josh Thompson's made a lot of changes lately. From releasing brand new music to cutting off his ponytail -- 2014 is a year of big things for the singer.
Eric Paslay Proves It Really Is a ‘Song About a Girl’ in New Music Video
Eric Paslay just released his music video for 'Song About a Girl' and there sure are a lot of girls.
Keith Urban Shares His Most Embarrassing Moment on Stage
Keith Urban doesn't always get it right. He has come a long way since he released his self-titled debut album in 1999 and he's not afraid to admit he has made a few mistakes along the way. He admits his worst ever idea involved candles and a dark stage.
‘GARTH-FM’ Shut Down By Singer’s Legal Team
Garth Brooks many not have been happy with a radio station that pulled a stunt using his name and likeness. Over Memorial Day weekend, WRKA in Louisville, Ky. started calling themselves GARTH-FM and played all Brooks all the time, until they were told to stop by the hitmaker's legal team.
Trace Adkins Ready to Resume Touring
Trace Adkins is ready to resume touring again! The country singer took a break from the road earlier this year following the loss of his dad, a stint in rehab and a divorce announcement. On June 5, he'll emerge from his hiatus with a show in Sayreville, N.J.
Florida Georgia Line’s Brian Kelley Shows Off New Ink
Even big country music stars make mistakes. Florida Georgia Line's Brian Kelley made a big one that could have been permanent when he got what he considers to be the "worlds worst tattoo."
Brantley Gilbert Finishes Let It Ride Tour With Rockin’ Denver Show – Exclusive Pictures
Brantley Gilbert's Let It Ride tour made its final stop in Denver, Colorado at the Red Rocks Amphitheatre on May 18. Gilbert performed a rockin' show with openers Eric Paslay and Thomas Rhett before he said goodbye to this tour. Taste of Country was on hand to capture photos of Gilbert and Rhett.
‘Oklahoma Stuffer’ Amongst Rejected Blake Shelton Pizza Names
Blake Shelton was recently named the new face of Pizza Hut and now he's trying to chip in and give them even more assistance! In a new video, Shelton sits down with Chef Wally and generates what he thinks would be perfect names for their new bbq pizzas.
Toby Keith, Carrie Underwood + More Come Together for All-Star Salute to the Troops
CBS took a night off from regularly scheduled programming to help the Academy of Country Music pay tribute to our troops. The Academy had big-time country talent and military join together to celebrate the hard work these men and women put in on a daily basis.
Toby Keith to Release ‘5 Rounds’ CD Set
Singer-songwriter Toby Keith is keeping himself extra busy. In June, he's set to release '5 Rounds,' a CD set that includes a whole slew of Keith hits. He's also hitting the road, having drinks and hosting a charity golf tournament.