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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Miranda Lambert to Duet With Meghan Trainor at 2014 CMA Awards
The CMA Awards will be crossing genres in 2014.
See Lady Antebellum Perform ‘Bartender’ at the Grand Ole Opry [Exclusive Premiere]
It's always a party when Lady Antebellum are asked to play the iconic Grand Ole Opry circle. Recently, the trio stopped by to deliver their big hit 'Bartender.'
Dustin Lynch Injured by Flying Beer Can at Florida Concert
Dustin Lynch got a little more than he was expecting while playing a show at the Mullet Festival in Niceville, Florida on Oct. 17. While Lynch was finishing a cover song, one not-so-nice fan got a little too excited and hurled a full beer can toward the stage, which hit the country singer in the face.
Maddie and Tae Answer Hilarious Trivia Questions in ‘Napkins’ Game [Watch]
Maddie & Tae sat down with deejays from our sister station, WYRK, to spill a few not-so-ladylike secrets.
Tyler Farr Gets the Girl in ‘A Guy Walks Into a Bar’ Music Video
Tyler Farr keeps himself busy in the music video for 'A Guy Walks Into a Bar.' He plays his love song outside of a dimly lit tunnel, then serves up some drinks and breaks up a fight at a bar. And in the end, he gets the girl. Phew!
Carrie Underwood Putting Motorcycle Lessons on Hold While Pregnant
Carrie Underwood isn't getting much use out of her gift from Miranda Lambert these days. Now that she's expecting, she's put her motorcycle lessons on hold ... until after the baby comes, at least.
Brad Paisley Partners With Boot Barn to Launch Moonshine Spirit Clothing Line
Brad Paisley can officially add Fashion Designer to his resume. The 'Perfect Storm' singer has paired up with Boot Barn to create the Moonshine Spirit Line, which includes boots, jeans, hats and more.
‘Anything Goes': Florida Georgia Line ‘Return’ to Themselves With ‘Dirt,’ New Producer [Watch]
With a new album comes a fresh Florida Georgia Line, but according to the 'Dirt' duo, it's not so much a "new" them as it is a return to what they've always known. In an exclusive interview with Taste of Country, the guys expand on this, their new producer and much more.
Eric Church Embarking on a Second Leg of the Outsiders World Tour in 2015
His Outsiders World Tour has been exceptionally successful, so Eric Church is adding a second leg. The run includes stops in Nashville, Las Vegas, San Jose and many more cities.
Jerrod Niemann Gets His ‘Buzz Back Girl’ in Visually Stimulating Music Video
Jerrod Niemann's 'Buzz Back Girl' video is just as fun as the single. The clip finds the singer getting his buzz on, but not just from a few drinks.