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!

Kacey Musgraves Teases Festive Christmas Album

Kacey Musgraves is celebrating Christmas in June! The "Dime Store Cowgirl" turned to Instagram to give an early holiday announcement to her 442K followers.

Kids Singing Country Songs: Cole Swindell, ‘You Should Be Here’

Five-year-old Case took the stage at his school talent show to cover Cole Swindell's "You Should Be Here" — and the reason will melt your heart.

Prince Dead at 57: Country Stars React to the News

Prince was found dead on Thursday (April 21) — unexpected news which has shocked the world, including the country music world.

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.

Kids Singing Country Songs: Loretta Lynn, ‘Coal Miner’s Daughter’

Brynlee isn't just one of Loretta Lynn's biggest fans, she also imitates the iconic singer when she performs! Here, Brynlee sings the classic "Coal Miner's Daughter" in a long white dress while a live Loretta Lynn video plays behind her.

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.

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.

Watch the 2015 CMA Awards Red Carpet Live Stream

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When the 2016 CMA Awards air on Nov. 2, you can expect the performers to shine, the awards to be competitive and the fashion ... well, you can never really predict what the stars will be wearing.

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!

10 Sexiest Voices in Country Music

Is it a low growl or the confidence to reach up and hit those delicate high notes? Is it crooning about candles and satin sheets that makes a voice sexy, or is it singing about guy stuff, like hunting and raising hell? You'll find all of the above in this list of the 10 sexiest voices in country music.