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
2015 Taste of Country Music Festival Lineup Profile: Logan Mize
The multitalented Logan Mize crept onto the country scene recently after getting a hit on SiriusXM's The Highway and appearing in a commercial with Hayden Panettiere and several other TV spots. Now the talk around Mize is building.
Sam Hunt, Thomas Rhett and Cole Swindell to Battle for ACMs New Artist of the Year
It's safe to say Sam Hunt, Thomas Rhett and Cole Swindell are having a happy this Wednesday, as the three men have been named final New Artist of the Year nominees leading up to the 2015 ACM Awards.
The Great Keith Urban Debate: Ponytail or No Ponytail?
When Keith Urban showed up to the 2015 Grammy Awards with wife Nicole Kidman on Sunday night (Feb. 8), he looked a little ... different. The Aussie had pulled his signature shaggy, blond locks into a messy little ponytail -- and social media went absolutely crazy.
Lady Antebellum Book Bucket List Show for Charles Kelley’s Birthday
Lady Antebellum have added an important show to their 2015 Wheels Up Tour. The trio announced they'll be playing their first-ever concert at Nashville's Bridgestone Arena.
Carrie Underwood, Blake Shelton Are the Champions in Epic ‘Brady Bunch’-Style Collab [Watch]
Carrie Underwood and Blake Shelton joined Jimmy Fallon, the Roots and an A-list roster of talented stars to do an acappella version of 'We Are the Champions' a la 'The Brady Bunch.'
Tyler Farr Enlists Cute Kids to Help Him Earn ACMs Votes [Watch]
The countdown for the Academy of Country Music Awards is on, and Tyler Farr wants your votes! And apparently, the singer knows country fans can't say no to cute kids.
Blake Shelton and Jimmy Fallon Take the Whisper Challenge [Watch]
Blake Shelton stopped by 'The Tonight Show' with host Jimmy Fallon and, as always, it was hilarious.
Carrie Underwood’s Baby Belly Also Serves Snacks!
Now that Carrie Underwood's baby bump is just about fully loaded, she's found a delicious use for it! When she needs a little snack, Underwood can her belly as a snack tray.
No, Jason Aldean Isn’t Married Yet … But Soon
Jason Aldean has always been the subject of much chatter, and lately, the buzz has been all about his impending wedding to fiancee Brittany Kerr. Despite rumors, the two lovebirds have not said "I do" yet, but it seems they will very soon!
Did Miranda Lambert Ditch the Platinum Hair?
Miranda Lambert's Certified Platinum Tour kicks off Thursday (Jan. 15) in Evansville, Ind., but the singer seems to have ditched her platinum blonde hair prior to the launch.