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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Luke Bryan Announces Dates for Sixth Annual Farm Tour
Luke Bryan has announced dates for his sixth annual Farm Tour.
Garth Brooks Breaks His Own Ticket Sales Record
After adding several extra Chicago dates, Garth Brooks has broken his own record for tickets sold!
Songwriter, Industry Executive Don Lanier Dies
Don Lanier, a hit songwriter who later found hits for Reba McEntire, George Strait and more, died last week at the age of 78.
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.
Chase Rice Debuts New Song, ‘Gonna Wanna Tonight’ [Listen]
Chase Rice is using YouTube to preview his new music. 'Gonna Wanna Tonight' hails from his album 'Ignite the Night,' and though it's a familiar down-home theme, he knows it's right for his fanbase.
Hunter Hayes ‘Tattoo’ Video Teaser Hints at Energetic Performance, Giant Boombox [Exclusive Premiere]
Hunter Hayes is spending a lot of time teasing fans with snippets of his upcoming music video 'Tattoo.' In this exclusive Taste of Country sneak peek, we get another little taste of what to expect.
Kristian Bush Shares Story of ‘Trailer Hitch’ Lyric Video, Performs the Single [Watch]
Now that Kristian Bush has embarked on a solo career, he's having to film music videos on his own. The Sugarland member recently cut the lyric video for his song 'Trailer Hitch' and decided to do things a little differently.
Taylor Swift Gives Fan Super Sweet Dating Advice on Instagram
Taylor Swift's love life has made headlines on more than one occasion. Her breakups and romantic interests have not only given the country world some great songs, but they've also given the superstar some leverage to help others in their own endeavors -- even fans.
Lucky Fan Cries Recalling ‘Beautiful’ Moment Onstage With Tim McGraw
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.
Luke Bryan Honoring Troops With Expenses-Paid Trip to See Him in Concert
Luke Bryan has promised to honor the troops in a big way. The singer, with help from a big beer company, will offer some very lucky servicemen and women an all-expense-paid trip to Chicago for one of his jaw-dropping concerts.
Kenny Chesney Fans Encounter Issues With Flora-Bama Show Tickets, Singer Jumps In
If you were one of the many, many fans trying to get tickets to Kenny Chesney's free Flora-Bama show and encountered a problem, you weren't the only one. The wristbands were such a hot commodity that they were gone within minutes.
Shania Twain’s Time in Las Vegas Is Coming to an End
After two years, Shania Twain will finally bid farewell to Sin City. The singer's residency in Last Vegas will draw to a close on Dec. 13, 2014.
Hillary Scott’s Baby Girl Turns One
Lady Antebellum frontwoman Hillary Scott now has a 1-year-old! Scott's daughter Eisele celebrated her birthday on July 22, kicking off the day by proving that music really runs in her blood.
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.
Man Missing From Jason Aldean Concert Found Dead
A man who went missing during Jason Aldean's July 18 show at Cleveland's Progressive Field has been found dead. The body of 22-year-old Cory Barron's was found in a local landfill Tuesday.
Lucy Hale Takes Us Behind the Scenes of Her Grand Ole Opry Debut [Watch]
It's been a month since Lucy Hale made her Grand Ole Opry debut, and the singer is reliving the experience by taking fans backstage in a behind-the-scenes video.