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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Kids Singing Country Songs: Dolly Parton, ‘Jolene’
Dolly Parton is not an artist who is easy to cover. She's one of country's biggest legends and most impressive voices. Lauren Klepp turned to her YouTube page to do just that, and when you hear her voice you won't believe her age!
Luke and Caroline Bryan Heat Up ACM Awards Red Carpet With a Little PDA
Luke Bryan co-hosted the ACM Awards with Dierks Bentley on Sunday night (April 3), but the star's wife Caroline was not to be overshadowed. The pair walked the red carpet together, kissing the whole way down the rug and into Las Vegas' MGM Arena.
Blake Shelton and Chris Janson Keep It Country in Pennsylvania [Pictures]
Blake Shelton kept it country when he brought his tour to Wilkes-Barre, Pa. on March 18. The "Came Here to Forget" singer invited Chris Janson along for some support, and that included a lot of harmonica!
Eric Church Pays Tribute to Kris Kristofferson With Moving ‘To Beat the Devil’ Performance [Watch]
When Eric Church performed at the star-studded Life & Songs of Kris Kristofferson concert on Wednesday night (March 16), the crowd hung on every word he said. Church began his moving performance with a powerful story about just how much Kris Kristofferson means to him.
Luke Bryan Brings Dustin Lynch Along to ‘Kill the Lights’ in Connecticut [Pictures]
Luke Bryan's Kill the Lights Tour is still going strong, and on Feb. 26, the booty-shaking country singer brought that tour to Uncasville, Ct. He rocked the stage (and his hips) in front of a huge crowd, along with Dustin Lynch.
Jason Aldean, Thomas Rhett + A Thousand Horses Rock Atlantic City [Pictures]
Jason Aldean brought his We Were Here Tour to Atlantic City's Boardwalk Hall on Feb. 27, rocking the house with tourmates A Thousand Horses and Thomas Rhett.
Carrie Underwood Lights Up Philly With Swon Brothers, Easton Corbin [Pictures]
Carrie Underwood's Storyteller Tour took on Philadelphia, Penn., on Feb. 22, where the superstar and her guests the Swon Brothers and Easton Corbin wowed the crowd.
Kids Singing Country Songs: Willie Nelson, ‘Blue Eyes Crying in the Rain’
The story behind this young boy's Willie Nelson cover is a truly inspiring one. Logan Blade is autistic, and he doesn't speak — but boy can he sing!
Kelsea Ballerini Brings the Fun to New Jersey’s Starland Ballroom [Pictures]
Kelsea Ballerini called "Dibs" on New Jersey when she brought her high energy and adorable personality to their Starland Ballroom on Jan. 21, 2016. She smiled and laughed throughout the show, much to the crowd's delight.
Country Shines at the 2016 Grammys: Red Carpet and Show Pictures!
Country artists were front and center on the red carpet of the 2016 Grammy Awards — Music's Biggest Night. From anticipated performances to talent-filled awards categories, the lineup is stacked with familiar names, and like the good friends that they are, country acts were elated to share the spotlight.