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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Carrie Underwood Returns as Voice of ‘Sunday Night Football’
Are you ready for some football? We know one country star who definitely is -- Carrie Underwood is making her return to 'Sunday Night Football.'
Florida Georgia Line to Perform at Kids Choice Sports Awards – and They’re Pumped!
Florida Georgia Line may be A-list country stars now, but before they were a successful onstage duo, they played sports. Because of their combined love of sports and music, they've been asked to perform at the inaugural Kids' Choice Sports Awards in July -- and they're very excited!
Chris Cagle Breaks Up Soldier Fight at Mountainfest [Watch]
Chris Cagle was playing a show at Ft. Drum's Mountainfest when he had to stop and break up a fight. He was busy saluting the soldiers when one started a fight in the crowd.
Brett Eldredge Announces New Single ‘Mean to Me’
Brett Eldredge took to social media on Wednesday (June 25) to announce some exciting news to his biggest fans: he's releasing a new single from his debut album, 'Bring You Back!'
Maggie Rose’s Redskins Theme Song Earns Her an Emmy
Maggie Rose has earned herself a big prize, thanks to her love of football. Her song 'Get Ya Game On,' which she wrote for the Comcast SportsNet's coverage of the Redskin's 2013 season, has earned an Emmy.
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!
Miranda Lambert Digs Kelly Clarkson’s ‘Don’t Give a Sh—’ Attitude, Reba’s Youth
Miranda Lambert is one of the biggest names in the industry, but she knows she isn't perfect. The 'Automatic' hitmaker looks up to several other artists to help her grow -- including Kelly Clarkson and, of course, Reba McEntire.
Go Behind the Scenes of ‘Somethin’ Bad’ With Carrie Underwood and Miranda Lambert [Watch]
When two of country's biggest ladies get together to record one song it looks like a whole lot of fun. Carrie Underwood and Miranda Lambert released a behind-the-scenes video that showcases all the fun they had while recording 'Somethin' Bad.'
Kip Moore Pens Heartfelt Letter About Ticket Prices and Scalpers
Kip Moore has taken the podium, opening up about something that really gets him riled: ticket scalpers. Moore posted a handwritten, very heartfelt letter on his Facebook page to let his fans know he's doing as much as he can to keep ticket prices low -- and tickets away from scalpers.
Jennifer Nettles and Carrie Underwood Duet ‘9 to 5′ on the Opry Stage [Watch]
Jennifer Nettles and Carrie Underwood make playing the Grand Ole Opry look easy. The pair got together on the historic stage recently to play their own rendition of a well-loved Dolly Parton classic.
Lucy Hale Recalls Paving the ‘Road Between,’ Who Helped Cement Her Dream
Lucy Hale recently sat down with Taste of Country to get up close and personal and chat about her dream life. The actress-turned-singer discusses her inspirations, why it's ok to be different and what she plans to tackle next.
Kelly Clarkson Shares First Photo of Baby River
Kelly Clarkson wanted to share the very first photo of her beautiful daughter, River Rose, the way she wanted to do it. What better way than by utilizing Instagram and showing her off directly to fans?
Glen Campbell’s Wife Stands by Choice to Put Him in Care Facility
Glen Campbell's wife recently made a difficult decision about her husband. She opted to put the singer into a long-term facility and she's recently gotten quite a bit of criticism over her decision.
Brad Paisley Brings a Double Dose of Country Music to ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’
Brad Paisley stopped by 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' with fellow 'Rising Star' stars Josh Groban, Kesha and Ludacris on Tuesday (June 17) to talk about the unique singing show.
Miranda Lambert Doesn’t Let Weight Define Her, Says ‘I’m a Cheetos Girl’
Miranda Lambert's slim new figure has everyone talking lately -- including the singer herself. Blake Shelton's wife admits she tries to work out (well, sorta), eats a few veggies (fully loaded, of course) and lets herself indulge when she wants.
Tim McGraw Quit Drinking, Partying to Save His Family Life
Tim McGraw has no problem admitting he hasn't always walked the straight and narrow. The singer was once a heavy partier -- and drinker -- but shares that when he realized he could lose the most important things in his life, he made a conscious decision to stop.