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 Is the First Country Artist to Score Three No. 1s in 2014
When Luke Bryan releases an album, he blows it up! The 'Drink a Beer' singer has earned his third No. 1 in 2014 with 'Roller Coaster,' and while the personal success is a big one in itself, he's actually the first country artist to score such a feat this year!
Taylor Swift Covered Vance Joy’s ‘Riptide’ and It’s Flawless [Watch]
Taylor Swift is full of surprises lately! During a trip to BBC Radio 1's Live Lounge, the superstar sat down at the piano to play what she says is her favorite of the year: Vance Joy's 'Riptide.'
Florida Georgia Line Announce 2015 Anything Goes Tour With Thomas Rhett and Frankie Ballard
Not only do Florida Georgia Line have new music on the way, but they're also gearing up for a big headlining tour, on which, apparently, 'Anything Goes.'
Jason Aldean Proves He’s ‘Just Gettin’ Started’ on ‘The Tonight Show’ [Watch]
Jason Aldean is already burning up the charts with his new album, 'Old Dirt, New Boots,' and he stopped by 'The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon' to heat up the stage with 'Just Gettin' Started' on the day of its release (Oct. 7).
Sunny Sweeney Shares Sweet Soldier Moment, Photo Goes Viral
Sunny Sweeney happened upon a special moment while walking through an airport recently, so she pulled out her camera to capture the two men -- a civilian and solider -- praying together. The photo has since gone viral, and as a result, the soldier has been identified.
Savannah Berry Covers RaeLynn’s ‘God Made Girls’ [Watch]
Savannah Berry's Taste of Country cover video this week is a song originally sung by a friend of hers. Berry tries her hand at fellow 'The Voice' contestant RaeLynn's 'God Made Girls,' putting her own spin on the sweet anthem about how special ladies truly are.
Brantley Gilbert Weds Alabama Couple During Mobile’s BayFest
Brantley Gilbert will do anything in the name of love! The star took some precious time during a stop at Mobile, Alabama's BayFest music festival on Oct. 5 to marry one very lucky couple, creating a once-in-a-lifetime memory.
Carrie Underwood’s ‘Something in the Water’ Is Best-Selling First Week of Her Career
Carrie Underwood is raising the bar for herself with her new single 'Something in the Water.' The song marked the best-selling first week of the star's entire career!
Blake Shelton and Miranda Lambert Growing Apart, Divorcing? Blake Says … [NSFW]
Judging by a recent tweet, Blake Shelton is growing pretty tired of tabloids running rumors about his marriage to Miranda Lambert.
Jason Aldean Shocked by Compliment From Idol Garth Brooks
Jason Aldean realized exactly how much he's impacting the landscape of country music when he was mentioned by a country legend. Garth Brooks recently complimented the 'Burnin' It Down' singer in a press conference, and Aldean was understandably shocked!
Lady Antebellum Give Young Fan Something to Smile About in Latest ‘7FOR7′ Surprise [Watch]
Lady Antebellum keep the giving going in what may be their best '7FOR7' episode yet. In a third clip, the band give a beautiful 10-year-old girl a reason to smile again -- and boy does she need it.
Zac Brown Drops Thirty Pounds, Debuts Classier New Style
Zac Brown's look is evolving! If the singer seems a bit classier these days, it's because he's lost weight and has traded his famous beanie for some stylish new hats to start fresh with his latest partnership.