After graduating from Baylor University with a Bachelor of Arts in Communication, Cortney began working as the Media Coordinator for the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders. During this time she also continued to pursue her passion in the world of performing arts as she zeroed in on television hosting and reporting. Cortney was asked to host and act as a special correspondent for various networks and cable stations in the Dallas vicinity. After a few years working in her hometown, Cortney was invited to co-host and co-produce a morning show in Florida for a summer. She then headed west to Los Angeles where she currently resides and works as a TV host and reporter.