Coti Howell

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!

See Country Music’s Beloved Furry Friends [Pictures]

Dogs are a ~~man's~~ ~~woman's~~ country singer's best friend — cats, too!

Remember Whose Music Videos Chris Young Starred in Before He Was Famous?

He was so young!

Scariest Tour Bus Accidents Involving Country Artists [Pictures]

The tour bus is their home away from home. These are pretty scary.

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.

See Which Country Stars Have December Birthdays

This December, we'll be celebrating Christmas Day, Hanukkah and ringing in the new year — but that's not all.

Jana Kramer Is Striving to ‘Show Women That They Are Strong’

Jana Kramer is keeping very busy these days. She's competing as a finalist on Dancing With the Stars, balancing her career and being a mom, and she wants to be a role model to show women that they can do anything.

Cute Kids Singing Country Songs: ‘Friends in Low Places’ Thanksgiving Parody

Usually when adorable kids sing country songs, it's a sweet rendition of a classic, but this one is also hilarious! Students from a New York elementary school had a little fun with Garth Brooks' 'Friends in Low Places,' mixing it up for Thanksgiving.

Gwen Stefani to Rejoin Blake Shelton on ‘The Voice’ Season 12

Gwen Stefani will reunite with boyfriend Blake Shelton in her own big red chair next spring. Stefani is officially signed on as a coach for Season 12 of NBC's The Voice.

They’re Stars! Tim McGraw and Faith Hill Honored on Music City Walk of Fame [Pics]

Tim McGraw and Faith Hill's epic week continued Wednesday morning (Oct. 5) when they received their stars on the Music City Walk of Fame.

Country Artists Who’ve Been Targeted by Westboro Baptist Church

Westboro Baptist Church has boycotted a number of country stars, and many of the singers have fought back!

Joe Nichols Plays Eclectic Set at WE Fest

Storm clouds rolled in Thursday evening (Aug. 4) as Joe Nichols took the stage at WE Fest 2016, but he kept the rain at bay.

Thomas Rhett Becomes a Belieber at Justin Bieber’s Nashville Show

Thomas Rhett is a Belieber — or at least he was at Monday night's (June 27) Justin Bieber concert in Nashville.