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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Taylor Swift Bringing Nerdy Natalie to ‘Jimmy Fallon’ [Watch]
Taylor Swift is apparently all about keeping secrets lately. After teasing fans with an announcement last week (we now know she's gearing up for a live stream, likely pertaining to new music), the superstar has introduced us to her alter ego, Natalie.
Reba McEntire Shares Precious Memory of Robin Williams
Shortly after the devastating news of Robin Williams' death broke, fans and celebs alike took to social media to mourn. Reba McEntire shared a fond memory of the late actor, remembering an event she and Williams attended together, at which she was the emcee.
Garth Brooks Breaks Ticketmaster
Garth Brooks' global comeback tour tickets are proving to be a very hot commodity -- more so than even Ticketmaster was prepared for.
Tim McGraw Settles Slapping Incident With Fan the ‘Old-Fashioned Way’
Tim McGraw received a swarm of media attention for an incident involving a fan who got a little too close at his Atlanta concert recently. Thankfully, the matter has since been settled -- outside of court.
Taylor Swift to Appear on ‘The Tonight Show With Jimmy Fallon’ Next Week
She hasn't revealed new music just yet, but Taylor Swift is heading to 'The Tonight Show' next week. The superstar will appear on the late night show with host Jimmy Fallon on Wednesday (Aug. 13).
Country Goes Rock During ‘CMA Fest: Country’s Night to Rock’ Broadcast
Country's hottest stars helped fans relive CMA Music Fest 2014 on Tuesday night (Aug. 5). Little Big Town hosted 'Country's Night to Rock' on ABC. They interviewed artists and showcased some of the festival's biggest performances.
Miranda Lambert Sign in Lindale Vandalized, Star’s Dad Speaks Out
In Lindale, Texas, there's a sign with Miranda Lambert's face on it welcoming folks to town. But recently, the sign was vandalized, giving Lambert an unwelcome new look.
Taylor Swift Sings Adele While Leukemia Patient Plays Piano [Watch]
Taylor Swift has been mum about her visit to the Boston Children's Hospital over the weekend, but her impact on patients there has been heard loud and clear. One young man undergoing a bone marrow transplant for leukemia got a very special treat from the superstar when she popped into his room, offering her vocals to a cover of Adele's 'Someone Like You' while he played along on piano.
Taylor Swift Visits Little Boy in Children’s Hospital, Plays Him Private Concert [Watch]
A little boy fighting a big battle got a much-needed pick-me-up over the weekend in the form of a visit from his favorite singer, Taylor Swift.
LeAnn Rimes and Eddie Cibrian Insist They’re Just People Who Love Each Other
Now that LeAnn Rimes and Eddie Cibrian are reality TV stars, they're hoping that they can lay to rest any rumors about their relationship. They want fans to see them as what they insist they are -- just two people in love.
Anna Kendrick Wants Taylor Swift for ‘Pitch Perfect’
Actress Anna Kendrick wants Taylor Swift to exercise her acting bone yet again, and she thinks she has the perfect role.
Kenny Chesney Set to Bring New Music to Flora-Bama … for Free!
Now that Kenny Chesney has released the first single from his upcoming record and revealed the colorful album artwork, he's ready to play his new tunes for fans ... and he's found the perfect place.