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
Lady Antebellum Pumps the 2013 CMA Awards Crowd Up With ‘Compass’
Lady Antebellum introduced their newest single, 'Compass,' at the 2013 CMA Awards, and the crowd quickly started to sing along.
Florida Georgia Line Win 2013 CMA Award for Single of the Year
Immediately after a few twerking jokes and a opening hilarious monologue, the Robertson family from 'Duck Dynasty' stepped up to present the 2013 CMA Award for Single of the Year.
Miranda Lambert Likes Blake Shelton for 2013 CMAs Entertainer of the Year, Obviously
Miranda Lambert isn't just a loving wife to Blake Shelton -- she's also his No. 1 fan! And the hit songstress firmly believes that 'The Boys 'Round Here' singer should get the big daddy trophy at the 2013 CMA Awards.
Brad Paisley, Kimberly Williams-Paisley Fall Victim to Elaborate Child Cancer Hoax
Brad Paisley and wife Kimberly Williams-Paisley (of 'Nashville') were recently swept up in a cruel hoax that all started with an email from a woman claiming her daughter was dying of neuroblastoma, a form of pediatric cancer.
Tim McGraw Lands 35th No. 1 With ‘Southern Girl’
Tim McGraw is no stranger to a No. 1 hit, and this week, he has yet another in his single 'Southern Girl.'
2013 CMA Awards Presenters Announced
Actors, singers, award nominees and TV personalities are among those scheduled to present awards at the 2013 CMA Awards on Wednesday (Nov. 6).
Taylor Swift Wants to Make an Album That’s ‘Well-Rounded Emotionally’
Whether she's opening up about her love life or singing one of her many breakup songs, Taylor Swift often wears her heart on her sleeve. The same goes for when she sets out to record an album.
Taylor Swift Says Her Role in ‘The Giver’ Came About ‘Very Unexpectedly’
Superstar Taylor Swift doesn't even need to audition to be offered a part in a movie ... which is exactly what happened with her upcoming part as Rosemary in 'The Giver.'
Luke Bryan Opens Up About Losing His Brother and Sister
Luke Bryan is speaking out on the family tragedies that struck as he was beginning to pursue his musical dreams — and why he didn’t let them stand in his way.
The "That’s My Kind of Night" singer was mere days away from moving to Nashville to try and make it as a country singer in 1996 when his older brother was killed in a car accident...