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, Jason Derulo Connect for Really Incredible Karaoke Duet [Watch]
As one of the most successful stars in country music, it's not a secret that Luke Bryan has vocal talent. But this duet with R&B star Jason Derulo shows a completely new area of the "Kick the Dust Up" hitmaker's range. ... And wow!
Get a Whiff of This: There’s Now a Luke Bryan Candle!
Ever watched Luke Bryan shake it on stage and wondered what he smells like? Okay, so it's probably not "warm and sweet," but the singer has linked up with famed candlemakers Yankee Candle to release his own wax and wick, anyway.
Kenny Chesney Leaves His Worries Behind in Tropical ‘Save It for a Rainy Day’ Video
Kenny Chesney and the beach are one and the same. His favorite thing is to transport to a tropical paradise far away, and the "Save It for a Rainy Day" video is no different. Chesney leaves his worries — and the woman he's thinking about — behind and enjoys a day on the water.
Tracy Lawrence Finds Out Who His Friends Are With Tim McGraw Duet at ToC Fest 2015
Tracy Lawrence took the stage at the 2015 Taste of Country Festival in the afternoon heat and got the crowd involved in a loud singalong, but it was when headliner Tim McGraw joined his buddy for "Find Out Who Your Friends Are" that the 20,000 fired-up country fans really went crazy.
Miranda Lambert Goes Without Makeup for People’s Most Beautiful Women Issue
It's no surprise that Miranda Lambert is a natural beauty, but it's rare to see her without makeup.
Reba McEntire Through the Years [Pictures]
Reba McEntire is arguably one of the most important women in country music ever.
Luke Bryan and Blake Shelton Trade Insults in Hilarious Game of ‘Would You Rather?’
The ACM Awards are officially less than a month away, and that means Luke Bryan and Blake Shelton are prepping their funny bones. The duo sat down to answer the hard questions in a hilarious game of "Would You Rather?"
See Jason Aldean and Brittany Kerr’s Most Adorable Moments [Pictures]
Soon after Jason Aldean and Brittany Kerr confirmed they were dating, pictures of the two getting snuggly began to pop up just about everywhere. The model and former 'American Idol' contestant loves gushing on her beau on Instagram, and the country singer hasn't been shy about posting his own pics.
Luke Bryan, Brett Eldredge Join Snapchat
Country singers love staying in touch with their fans, and social media is one of the easiest ways to do that. With Snapchat becoming the latest social craze, Luke Bryan and Brett Eldredge have created accounts to share pictures and videos with their fans.
2015 Taste of Country Music Festival Profile: Josh Abbott Band
When fans head to the stage at the ToC Music Festival to see the Josh Abbott Band play, they're in for a treat of the Texas country kind. The six man band will perform during the June 12-14 festival at Hunter Mountain in New York.