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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Dustin Lynch Injured by Flying Beer Can at Florida Concert
Dustin Lynch got a little more than he was expecting while playing a show at the Mullet Festival in Niceville, Florida on Oct. 17. While Lynch was finishing a cover song, one not-so-nice fan got a little too excited and hurled a full beer can toward the stage, which hit the country singer in the face.
Tyler Farr Gets the Girl in ‘A Guy Walks Into a Bar’ Music Video
Tyler Farr keeps himself busy in the music video for 'A Guy Walks Into a Bar.' He plays his love song outside of a dimly lit tunnel, then serves up some drinks and breaks up a fight at a bar. And in the end, he gets the girl. Phew!
Blake Shelton and Miranda Lambert Give Kelly Clarkson’s Baby Girl the Best Gift Ever
Kelly Clarkson's baby girl, River Rose, is sure is lucky. Not only does she have an expansive 'family' in country music's biggest stars, but "Aunt" Miranda Lambert and "Uncle" Blake Shelton have gifted her with her first guitar!
Jerrod Niemann Marries in Puerto Rico
Jerrod Niemann is a married man! The 'Buzz Back Girl' singer wed Morgan Petek in beautiful San Juan, Puerto Rico on Sunday (Oct. 12).
Sunny Sweeney Shares Sweet Soldier Moment, Photo Goes Viral
Sunny Sweeney happened upon a special moment while walking through an airport recently, so she pulled out her camera to capture the two men -- a civilian and solider -- praying together. The photo has since gone viral, and as a result, the soldier has been identified.
Kyle Park ‘Turns That Crown Upside Down’ in Fun Party Video [Exclusive Premiere]
Kyle Park sure knows how to throw a party ... and it all starts with a golf ball. In his 'Turn That Crown Upside Down' video -- premiering exclusively on Taste of Country -- the Texas hitmaker gets down with a few friends.
Blake Shelton and Miranda Lambert Growing Apart, Divorcing? Blake Says … [NSFW]
Judging by a recent tweet, Blake Shelton is growing pretty tired of tabloids running rumors about his marriage to Miranda Lambert.
Garth Brooks Reveals ‘Man Against Machine’ Album Cover
More information on the highly anticipated forthcoming Garth Brooks album is slowly trickling in. The legend -- who is making a monstrous comeback in 2014 -- has announced the title, 'Man Against Machine,' along with the cover art.
Lady Antebellum Give Young Fan Something to Smile About in Latest ‘7FOR7′ Surprise [Watch]
Lady Antebellum keep the giving going in what may be their best '7FOR7' episode yet. In a third clip, the band give a beautiful 10-year-old girl a reason to smile again -- and boy does she need it.
Zac Brown Drops Thirty Pounds, Debuts Classier New Style
Zac Brown's look is evolving! If the singer seems a bit classier these days, it's because he's lost weight and has traded his famous beanie for some stylish new hats to start fresh with his latest partnership.
It’s a Girl for Rascal Flatts’ Joe Don Rooney and Wife Tiffany Fallon
Joe Don Rooney of Rascal Flatts welcomed a new addition to his family with wife Tiffany Fallon in Nashville on Monday (Sept. 29). This is the third child for the happy couple.
See Pictures of Country Stars Who’ve Lost Weight [Watch]
Even celebrities make New Year's resolutions, and these country stars vowed to lose weight ... and did it! Whether it was a need to be a little healthier or just defy a personal goal, these singers have slimmed down and look great (even though they always did!).