PHOTO CREDIT: Chris Bickford/Doppelganger Pictures

Host, CMT HOT 20 COUNTDOWN

Katie Cook is a fan favorite and beloved personality at CMT, with her great enthusiasm and immense knowledge of country music. In addition to being the host of CMT INSIDER since 2004, she has hosted CMT specials and covered events for the network for over 10 years. She grew up surrounded by country music greats thanks to her father, hit songwriter Roger Cook, a member of the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame. Country music runs in Cook’s blood, as she is herself an accomplished singer and songwriter. Follow @TheKatieCook on Twitter.