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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Bucky Covington and Fiancee Welcome Baby Girl
It's a girl for Bucky Covington! The 'American Idol' star and fiancee Katherine Cook welcomed their bundle of joy on Friday (Oct. 10).
Florida Georgia Line Announce 2015 Anything Goes Tour With Thomas Rhett and Frankie Ballard
Not only do Florida Georgia Line have new music on the way, but they're also gearing up for a big headlining tour, on which, apparently, 'Anything Goes.'
Brantley Gilbert Weds Alabama Couple During Mobile’s BayFest
Brantley Gilbert will do anything in the name of love! The star took some precious time during a stop at Mobile, Alabama's BayFest music festival on Oct. 5 to marry one very lucky couple, creating a once-in-a-lifetime memory.
Carrie Underwood’s ‘Something in the Water’ Is Best-Selling First Week of Her Career
Carrie Underwood is raising the bar for herself with her new single 'Something in the Water.' The song marked the best-selling first week of the star's entire career!
Garth Brooks Reveals ‘Man Against Machine’ Album Cover
More information on the highly anticipated forthcoming Garth Brooks album is slowly trickling in. The legend -- who is making a monstrous comeback in 2014 -- has announced the title, 'Man Against Machine,' along with the cover art.
Jason Aldean Shocked by Compliment From Idol Garth Brooks
Jason Aldean realized exactly how much he's impacting the landscape of country music when he was mentioned by a country legend. Garth Brooks recently complimented the 'Burnin' It Down' singer in a press conference, and Aldean was understandably shocked!
See Pictures of Country Stars Who’ve Lost Weight [Watch]
Even celebrities make New Year's resolutions, and these country stars vowed to lose weight ... and did it! Whether it was a need to be a little healthier or just defy a personal goal, these singers have slimmed down and look great (even though they always did!).
Tim McGraw Does the Big Apple for Huge Album Debut [Exclusive Pictures]
Tim McGraw has been a very busy man this month in launching his new album, 'Sundown Heaven Town.' He's not just taking over Taste of Country, but to celebrate the release, he also took over the Big Apple! It doesn't get bigger than that.
Miranda Lambert Rocks a Bikini, Shows Off Fabulous Beach Bod in Hawaii
While on tour stop in Hawaii, a hardworking Miranda Lambert thankfully got a little time for some R&R. The singer hit the beach and showed off her bangin' beach bod.
Tim McGraw Enters a ‘Mexicoma’ on Sundown Heaven Town Tour [Exclusive Video]
Tim McGraw has spent a large portion of 2014 out on the road for his Sundown Heaven Town Tour, traveling the country and promoting his new album. This concert clip -- available exclusively for Taste of Country readers -- shows just a slice of the delicious pie you get when you see the superstar in concert, but it's a hot bite. Watch McGraw perform 'Mexicoma' in Phoenix!