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!

Miranda Lambert Debuts Lighter Hair Color

Miranda Lambert isn't letting a divorce get her down. What's a girl to do after a big lifestyle change? Change her hair, of course! Lambert debuted a much lighter 'do on her Instagram on Thursday (Aug. 20).

Luke Bryan Attempts the ‘Whip’ and ‘Nae Nae’ Dance Moves [Watch]

Luke Bryan is practically known for his dance moves — he isn't afraid to shake it onstage for thousands of fans. But while the "Kick the Dust Up" singer has mastered his own hip-shakes, what about some new dance trends?

Luke Bryan Joins Exclusive Ranks After Massive Sold-Out Show

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Kenny Chesney Leaves His Worries Behind in Tropical ‘Save It for a Rainy Day’ Video

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Kenny Chesney Breaks His Own Record in Philadelphia

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Charley Jenkins: ‘If It Wasn’t for Music, We Wouldn’t Get Up in the Afternoon’

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Consider Country Jam Colorado the train that never runs out of steam.

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Tracy Lawrence Finds Out Who His Friends Are With Tim McGraw Duet at ToC Fest 2015

Tracy Lawrence took the stage at the 2015 Taste of Country Festival in the afternoon heat and got the crowd involved in a loud singalong, but it was when headliner Tim McGraw joined his buddy for "Find Out Who Your Friends Are" that the 20,000 fired-up country fans really went crazy.