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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Zac Brown Band Sells Out Fenway Park, Add Another
Country music is proving it has the ability to sell out major league venues! Zac Brown Band have added their name to a list of big country stars selling out some important places across the US. The band sold out their Fenway Park show -- and it sold fast!
Keith Urban’s Youngest Daughter Is Just Like Dad, Nicole Kidman Reveals
It turns out Keith Urban has a mini-me in his youngest daughter. The Australian's family follows the singer while he's on tour, and Faith Margaret apparently has a growing love for watching her dad perform -- and for learning the guitar.
Jennifer Lopez Admits She’s a Huge Country Music Fan
Keith Urban is spending a lot of time with Bronx-born Jennifer Lopez on 'American Idol,' and apparently he's rubbing off on her.
Tim McGraw Believes Country Music Is Taking Over
Country music is gaining more recognition than ever these days, and Tim McGraw thinks it's due time. With the genre's stars selling out huge venues like Madison Square Garden and the Hollywood Bowl, it's obvious that country really is taking over.
Taylor Swift Cooking Up an Appearance on the Food Network?
Taylor Swift loves to be in the kitchen when she's not singing, writing songs about heartbreak or touring the world. And the 24-year-old had a culinary dream come true last week when she was joined in the kitchen by someone she calls her 'hero.'
Hunter Hayes Tries to Break Guinness World Record
Hunter Hayes is attempting to place himself in the Guinness Book of World Records -- and it's for a great cause.
Brantley Gilbert Learning Hand Signals to Help Deaf New Puppy
Brantley Gilbert first let us know about his adorable new fur baby last month, and in that time, he's learned a lot about Sylo.
Keith Urban Announces 2014 Raise ‘Em Up Tour Dates
Keith Urban's using the 'American Idol' breaks wisely. When he's not busy judging contestants on the reality singing show, he will be hitting the road for his 2014 Raise 'Em Up Tour, where he'll be joined by Jerrod Niemann and Brett Eldredge.
Toby Keith Announces 2014 Shut Up & Hold on Tour
As promised, Toby Keith had a big announcement for fans on Monday (March 3), and he didn't disappoint. The superstar is embarking on a 2014 tour in just a few short months, as revealed to fans via YouTube.
Harry Potter and Friends Sing Taylor Swift’s ‘We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together’ [Watch]
Taylor Swift has gotten the Harry Potter treatment! Harry Potter -- and some of his closest friends -- were all mashed up to sing one of Swift's biggest breakup hits.
Josh Thompson Previews New ‘Cold Beer With Your Name on It’ Video [Watch]
Josh Thompson fans are going to want to pay close attention to Taste of Country next week! The singer is teasing his new video for 'Cold Beer With Your Name on It' right now on ToC, before the full release on Tuesday.
Blake Shelton Announces 2014 Ten Times Crazier Tour Dates With Big Stops
BS fans, get ready, because Blake Shelton is hittin' the road! The star singer has announced the dates for his 2014 Ten Times Crazier Tour, which includes a few really big stops.