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.
‘The Voice’ Hopeful Cody Wickline Nails George Jones Cover, a Spot on Team Blake
Cody Wikline knows how it's done. The country hopeful got chairs turning during the Blind Auditions of The Voice on Monday night (Feb. 23) with a rendition of a George Jones classic.
The Henningsens’ Clara Welcomes Baby Boy
Clara Henningsen of the Henningsens, and her husband Jacob Calaway celebrated Valentine's Day in the best way! The couple welcomed a baby boy on the day of love.
Brantley Gilbert Slathers on the Sexy for ’50 Shades of Grey’ Impression [Watch]
The hotly-anticipated 50 Shades of Grey film is in theaters, and Brantley Gilbert wants in on the action.
Scotty McCreery Covers Conway Twitty’s ‘Hello Darlin” at the Opry [Watch]
There aren't a lot of songs Scotty McCreery's deep voice can't handle, but Conway Twitty's "Hello Darlin'" was practically made for him.
Taylor Swift Teases Mysterious ‘Style’ Music Video [Watch]
Taylor Swift is dropping yet another single from her '1989' album, and she's got the music video ready to roll out with it. The songstress took to Instagram to share a very mysterious, intriguing teaser with her fans.
Thomas Rhett Channels Bruno Mars, Makes ‘Uptown Funk’ Country [Watch]
Thomas Rhett just can't seem to get enough of Bruno Mars!
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.
Carrie Underwood Makes a ‘Cameo’ in ‘Pitch Perfect 2′ Trailer [Watch]
Carrie Underwood is making an appearance in the 'Pitch Perfect 2' movie ... sort of. One of the mom-to-be's biggest hits will used during a battle performance by the Bellas.
Meet Hunter Hayes’ Furry New Best Friend
Hunter Hayes just earned himself another gold star with the ladies. The 'Wanted' singer has rescued a dog, and an awesome one at that!
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.'