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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Brad Paisley Brings ‘River Bank’ to ‘Rising Star’ Stage [Watch]
Brad Paisley did double duty Sunday night (July 6) when he played his part as judge on ABC's 'Rising Star' and performed 'River Bank' on the show's stage.
Dolly Parton May Adopt Abandoned Festival Dog Named After Her
After making news with a huge performance at the 2014 Glastonbury Festival, Dolly Parton is rumored to be prepared to take a little of the event home with her. She may be adopting an abandoned festival dog!
Glen Campbell’s Wife Stands by Choice to Put Him in Care Facility
Glen Campbell's wife recently made a difficult decision about her husband. She opted to put the singer into a long-term facility and she's recently gotten quite a bit of criticism over her decision.
Brad Paisley Hunts Down Mystery Soldiers for Heartfelt Deed
Brad Paisley loves the troops, and he has no qualms about showing it. In fact, when two women attended one of the singer's recent concerts in Bangor, Maine with cardboard cutouts of their soldier significant others, Paisley went above and beyond to pay his respects.
Post-CMT Awards Party Turns Into Karaoke Session With Blake Shelton
It's always a party when Blake Shelton is around and the post-CMT Awards Party was no different. James Van Der Beek says that Shelton turned the party into a wild night of karaoke (and he was the coach!).
Brad Paisley Recounts Top Secret Trip to Afghanistan
Brad Paisley was asked to go on a very special secret mission to Afghanistan before Memorial Day. He hopped on Air Force One with the President and was ready to play and thank the troops before the holiday, but to make it happen Paisley had to change his schedule and take a pay cut -- not that he was complaining.
Eric Church Takes On Scalpers in Minneapolis
Eric Church doesn't tolerate scalpers and he's proving it in Minneapolis. In one week, over 14,000 tickets have sold for that particular show but it turns out nearly 1,000 were purchased by scalpers -- and Church isn't having it.
William Shatner ‘Sings’ Luke Bryan’s ‘Country Girl (Shake It for Me)’
William Shatner unleashed his inner country star recently lending his voice to one of Luke Bryan's most popular hits, 'Country Girl (Shake It for Me).'
Miranda Lambert Accepts 2014 ACM Female Vocalist of the Year for Friend
Miranda Lambert's hands are full tonight as she took home another 2014 ACM Award when she was named the winner of the Female Vocalist of the Year.
Complete List of 2014 ACM Performers and Presenters Announced
Country fans, the wait is over! The complete list of big names to present and perform at the 2014 ACM Awards has been announced!