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!
Coti Howell
Could Garth Brooks’ Ireland Shows Still Happen?
Ticketmaster has delayed the refund process for Garth Brooks' five Ireland shows, giving lots of fans hope that something could change and the country singer will still perform as planned.
Dolly Parton’s Namesake Lost Dog Finds a Happy Ending
The lost dog Dolly Parton nearly took home as a souvenir from the Glastonbury Festival is going home.
Reba McEntire’s ‘Fancy’ Mashed With Iggy Azalea Actually Works [Listen – NSFW]
Sometimes, mash-ups go horribly wrong, and sometimes, they go wonderfully right. This blend of Reba McEntire's 'Fancy' and Izzy Azalea's 'Fancy' is one of those that just somehow just works.
Scotty McCreery’s ‘Feelin’ It’ Video Takes Him to the Beach With Friends
Summer is here, and so is Scotty McCreery's feel-good 'Feelin' It' video.
Kip Moore Challenges Ticket Scalper via Twitter, Offers Him $1000 to Show His Face
Kip Moore has been very vocal lately about his feelings toward ticket scalpers. Now, he's gone so far as to personally challenge one on on Twitter.
Blake Shelton, Carrie Underwood’s Shows Snag Emmy Nods
Blake Shelton and Carrie Underwood are each looking at a prestigious honor outside of their usual realm -- they both have shows that have been nominated for Emmys!
RaeLynn Loses Chihuahua, Dolly, Needs Your Help in Finding Her
There's nothing like a love between a girl and her dog. And RaeLynn -- a serious animal lover -- needs your help, as her dog, Dolly, has escaped.
Garth Brooks Announcement: Fans React on Facebook
Garth Brooks has been all the talk in country music this week, from the cancelation of his five shows in Ireland to his announcement Thursday (July 10) of going digital and kicking off a new record deal. Naturally, fans are taking to Facebook to talk about the big news.
Florida Georgia Line Launch Dirt Campaign
Now that Florida Georgia Line have dropped their newest single 'Dirt,' they've also announced the Dirt Campaign to run alongside it.
Songwriter Dallas Davidson Arrested at Nashville Bar
Country songwriter Dallas Davidson was arrested in a Nashville bar early Thursday morning (July 10) for disorderly conduct and public intoxication.
Brantley Gilbert and His Dog Announce More Let It Ride Tour Dates
Brantley Gilbert and his best bud Sylo took to Facebook Tuesday night to announce some exciting news. Gilbert and his pup revealed the second leg of the singer's Let It Ride Tour via YouTube video.
Taste of Style: Country’s Women Star in Red, White and … Boots!
America's birthday means American beauties wearing red, white and ... cowboy boots? Whether they were celebrating or working on the Fourth of July, country's top females were at the height of American fashion.