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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Brett Eldredge Already Writing for His Next Album
Although Brett Eldredge has just announced a third single from his debut album, he's already looking into the future. The 28-year-old singer has started writing for the followup record.
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!'
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.
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.
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.
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.
George Strait’s Final Show Breaks a Ticket Sale Record
George Strait may have already made his last stop on the Cowboy Rides Away Tour, but the record breaking hasn't stopped. Strait's final concert in Arlington, Texas broke not just attendance records -- the singer has also topped an even bigger ticket sales record!
Martina McBride Surprises Dedicated Fan at Huntsville Show
Martina McBride's charity, Team Martina, gets a lot of support -- especially from dedicated McBride fans who also have a heart of gold. One huge McBride fan (and Team Martina member) got the surprise of a lifetime during a recent soundcheck.
Casey James ‘Never Been More Proud’ of New Music
Casey James kicked off CMA Music Fest by giving back -- both to kids and his fans. During the hectic week, he took a little time to play for children at Vanderbilt Children's Hospital and get up close and personal with those dedicated James fans.