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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Honoring Hag: Fellow Artists React to Merle Haggard’s Death
The country music world was rocked on Wednesday (April 6) by news of country legend Merle Haggard's death.
Kids Singing Country Songs: George Strait Medley
Everyone loves George Strait, but this 4-year-old boy may be Strait's No. 1 fan. This tiny country crooner dresses up, wears a guitar and hits stages to open for local bands. He wows them with his renditions of Strait songs and he's just too cute for words.
Luke and Caroline Bryan Heat Up ACM Awards Red Carpet With a Little PDA
Luke Bryan co-hosted the ACM Awards with Dierks Bentley on Sunday night (April 3), but the star's wife Caroline was not to be overshadowed. The pair walked the red carpet together, kissing the whole way down the rug and into Las Vegas' MGM Arena.
Artists Rock Out, Laugh a Lot and Fully Live the 2016 ACM Awards [Pictures]
The 2016 Academy of Country Music Awards started out with co-hosts Luke Bryan and Dierks Bentley, but Blake Shelton couldn't stay away!
Relive the All-Time Most Historic ACM Awards Moments in Pictures
The Academy of Country Music Awards — or ACM Awards, for short — have been Country Music's Biggest Party since the 1960s. The ACMs were the very first big program that celebrated country music, and since the debut, they have changed and even moved cities over the years. Now, we're looking back and reminiscing about some of the greatest ACM Awards moments ever.
Blake Shelton and Chris Janson Keep It Country in Pennsylvania [Pictures]
Blake Shelton kept it country when he brought his tour to Wilkes-Barre, Pa. on March 18. The "Came Here to Forget" singer invited Chris Janson along for some support, and that included a lot of harmonica!
What Music Video Is This Picture From?
It's a great time of year! Students everywhere are leaving school, closing their books and hitting the beach. This video celebrates that, and there's one singer in particular that really identifies with this. Think you know who it is?
Jason Aldean, Thomas Rhett + A Thousand Horses Rock Atlantic City [Pictures]
Jason Aldean brought his We Were Here Tour to Atlantic City's Boardwalk Hall on Feb. 27, rocking the house with tourmates A Thousand Horses and Thomas Rhett.
Carrie Underwood Lights Up Philly With Swon Brothers, Easton Corbin [Pictures]
Carrie Underwood's Storyteller Tour took on Philadelphia, Penn., on Feb. 22, where the superstar and her guests the Swon Brothers and Easton Corbin wowed the crowd.
Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani Spend Valentine’s Day at Pre-Grammys Party
Blake Shelton and girlfriend Gwen Stefani spent their Valentine's Day together at a high-profile pre-Grammys gala thrown by music industry icon Clive Davis, getting cozy enough to let everyone know how happy they are together.
8 Real Country Gifts for Your Cupid-Hating Hubby
Is your man one of those that thinks Valentine's Day is just a holiday made by greeting card companies to take your money? Change his mind this Feb. 14 by snagging one of these great country gifts.
Kids Singing Country Songs: Loretta Lynn, ‘Coal Miner’s Daughter’
Brynlee isn't just one of Loretta Lynn's biggest fans, she also imitates the iconic singer when she performs! Here, Brynlee sings the classic "Coal Miner's Daughter" in a long white dress while a live Loretta Lynn video plays behind her.
What Music Video Is This Picture From?
Do you recognize this gorgeous desert scene? That old truck is driving down a secluded street in a certain music video, with a couple inside, taking a trip to a hole-in-the-wall pool hall. Do you think you know the video that includes this shot?
Kids Singing Country Songs: Thomas Rhett, ‘Die a Happy Man’
Thomas Rhett's "Die a Happy Man" is already super sweet, but in this cover it gets an adorable makeover! Three-year-old Braylon belts the cover into his microphone, strumming his guitar. Watch this, but be warned: he will melt your heart.