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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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.
Zac Brown Band Take Fans in the Studio in ‘All Alright’ Video
The Zac Brown Band guys are all alright, alright. The band's 'All Alright' video lets fans go behind the scenes for an intimate look at how they operate in the studio.
Jason Aldean’s Burn It Down Tour Lights Up Cincinnati Skies [Exclusive Pictures]
Jason Aldean brought some big-name friends along when he played Cincinnati's Great American Ball Park in Ohio over the weekend. Aldean lit up the stage with fireworks, good tunes and a grand entrance during his July 19 appearance.
Randy Travis Announces Release Date for ‘Influence Vol. 2: The Man I Am’
Randy Travis is gearing up to release a new 13-track album, 'Influence Vol. 2: The Man I Am,' this August.
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.
Is Lindsay Lohan’s Sister Ali Pursuing a Career in Country Music?
Ali Lohan, the younger singer of headline-friendly actress Lindsay Lohan, is apparently the latest to jump on the country music bandwagon.
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.
Jason Aldean and Kenny Chesney Grab Drinks Together, Country Music Explodes
Apparently, Kenny Chesney and Jason Aldean are pretty good buds -- enough so that they enjoy a few drinks together every now and then when both happen to be home.
Jason Aldean Drops Sexy New Single ‘Burnin’ It Down’ [Listen]
Jason Aldean released the first single from his upcoming album Tuesday morning (July 22), and it's his sexiest song yet. 'Burnin' It Down' is a big departure for the Georgia native, showing his sensual side.
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.
Randy Travis on the Road to Recovery, Friends Report
After suffering a stroke last July, Randy Travis may finally be on a road to recovery.