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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Jerrod Niemann Wants to Get Brett Eldredge Arrested on Keith Urban Tour
Jerrod Niemann is currently out on the road with Keith Urban and Brett Eldredge as part of Urban's Raise 'Em Up Tour, and true to his wild nature, the 'Drink to That All Night' hitmaker is hoping to find some trouble.
Tim McGraw Back in the News
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.
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.
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.
Lady Antebellum Announce ‘747’ Album Coming in for Landing in September
Lady Antebellum are ready to land their fifth studio album, '747.' The record, set for a Fall 2014 release, features an array of new songs penned by the group.
Tim McGraw Serenades Adoring Young Fan With ‘You Are So Beautiful’ [Watch]
At a recent tour stop in Georgia, Tim McGraw made one lucky little girl's whole world shine by serenading her onstage ... and then giving her his own guitar.
Kenny Chesney Releases ‘The Big Revival’ Album Artwork
Kenny Chesney has already dropped his upcoming album's first single and announced the release date. Now, he's ready to share the album's colorful artwork with his fans.
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.
Kenny Chesney Announces ‘The Big Revival’ Album Details
Now that 'American Kids' has hit country radio, Kenny Chesney is ready to announce his new album.
Florida Georgia Line Announce New Single
Florida Georgia Line let fans in on a big surprise Monday night (June 23). The duo announced via Facebook that they're releasing a new single -- from a brand new album!
George Strait’s Final Show Breaks a Ticket Sale Record
George Strait may have already made his last stop on the Cowboy Rides Away Tour, but the record breaking hasn't stopped. Strait's final concert in Arlington, Texas broke not just attendance records -- the singer has also topped an even bigger ticket sales record!
Brad Paisley Hunts Down Mystery Soldiers for Heartfelt Deed
Brad Paisley loves the troops, and he has no qualms about showing it. In fact, when two women attended one of the singer's recent concerts in Bangor, Maine with cardboard cutouts of their soldier significant others, Paisley went above and beyond to pay his respects.