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!

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He was so young!

Brett Eldredge Skipping CMA Awards to Watch World Series

There will be a lot of country stars at the 2016 CMA Awards, but Brett Eldredge won't be one of them.

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.

Kids Singing Country Songs: Dustin Lynch, ‘Cowboys and Angels’

Kids love music, and if you're raising them right, they love country music the most. But singing along to the radio or dancing to CDs don't hold a candle to Braxton's experience — he got to take the stage with Dustin Lynch!

Country Weddings and Engagements in 2015 [Pictures]

2015 must have been the year of the ring, because country artists popped the question and accepted proposals left and right! Celebrate the love of artists like Jason Aldean, Eric Paslay and more in this sweet collection of photos.

Brantley Gilbert Makes $10.5 Million Donation to Toys for Tots

The holiday season and giving spirit have truly gotten ahold of Brantley Gilbert! He may seem like he's tough, but he's a softie at heart and he proved that (again) with a huge donation to Toys for Tots.

Blake Shelton Brings Gwen Stefani Along to Celebrate RaeLynn’s Engagement

Leave it to country cutie RaeLynn to celebrate her engagement in adorable style! The singer celebrated her upcoming nuptials with a Christmas-themed party that was hosted partially by her The Voice mentor, Blake Shelton.

Stars Dress Up for the 2015 CMA Awards — See Red Carpet Pictures!

Country Music's Biggest Night isn't just about the music — it's also about the fashion. The moment the artists hit the 2015 CMA Awards red carpet, the gowns sparkled and the suits impressed.

Watch the 2015 CMA Awards Red Carpet Live Stream

The 2015 CMA Awards are Nov. 4, and Taste of Country has big news we think you'll appreciate.

See Carrie Underwood’s Best CMA Awards Looks Through the Years

Carrie Underwood has been hosting the CMA Awards for eight years, but she's been attending since long before that.

Blake Shelton Knocks Tabloids at His 5x No. 1 Party in Nashville

Blake Shelton had a lot to celebrate in Nashville last week. The singer commemorated a total of five No. 1 hits at a party at Midtown's Losers Bar. He took time to thank the many songwriters involved in helping him with his success, but since it's Shelton, he couldn't be completely serious!

See Tim McGraw and Faith Hill’s Cutest and Craziest Photos Through the Years

Tim McGraw and Faith Hill make up one of country's most powerful (and most adorable) couples. That's why we're celebrating this phenomenal pair by reminiscing over some of their cutest — and craziest — moments!