Coti Howell

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!

Remember Whose Music Videos Chris Young Starred in Before He Was Famous?

He was so young!

Scariest Tour Bus Accidents Involving Country Artists [Pictures]

The tour bus is their home away from home. These are pretty scary.

Cute Kids Singing Country Songs: ‘Friends in Low Places’ Thanksgiving Parody

Usually when adorable kids sing country songs, it's a sweet rendition of a classic, but this one is also hilarious! Students from a New York elementary school had a little fun with Garth Brooks' 'Friends in Low Places,' mixing it up for Thanksgiving.

Is That Madea?! See Country Stars’ Most Memorable Halloween Costumes

Sure, they're great onstage and all, but can anyone celebrate Halloween quite like country stars? From sexy to scary, sometimes hilarious and sometimes adorable, these singers know how to pick costumes.

Gwen Stefani to Rejoin Blake Shelton on ‘The Voice’ Season 12

Gwen Stefani will reunite with boyfriend Blake Shelton in her own big red chair next spring. Stefani is officially signed on as a coach for Season 12 of NBC's The Voice.

Kelsea Ballerini ‘Bawls’ Through ‘Peter Pan’ Live in Detroit [Watch]

Kelsea Ballerini took a Detroit stage on Thursday (Sept. 15) as part of the Rascal Flatts tour. When she performed her newest No. 1 single, "Peter Pan," she couldn't contain her emotions.

Country Artists Who’ve Been Targeted by Westboro Baptist Church

Westboro Baptist Church has boycotted a number of country stars, and many of the singers have fought back!

Drake White Is Hoping to Ignite a ‘Spark’ With His Debut Album

It's a hot summer day in Nashville, and Drake White is ready to ignite a Spark. The singer sits in a leather chair behind a funky Nashville bed and breakfast one month before his appropriately-titled debut drops. Sitting next to him, it's easy to feel like you're home. His vibe is similar to that of a crackling campfire.

5 Hottest Summer Tours of 2016

If you only see one concert this summer, consider seeing one of the 5 Hottest Summer Tours of 2016.

10 Sexiest Male Country Stars of 2016

Who is the No. 1 sexiest man in country music this year?

Surf’s Up! Check Out Kenny Chesney’s Best Beach Pictures

Sorry, Jake Owen — Kenny Chesney is unquestionably country music's original beach bum. Don't believe us? Check out these pictures showing the No Shoes Nation leader's best moments in the sand.

Maddie & Tae, Cam and More Rock Girls With Guitars Event [Pictures]

The fourth-annual Girls with Guitars took place at the Patchogue Theatre in Patchogue, New York on May 10, and as expected, it was full of girl power!