Mike Thiel is a midwestern Millennial multimediaist with an appreciation for alliteration. (It’s all true!) His stories, photos and videos can be found on the USA Today Network, Taste of Country Network and other entertainment publications and websites around the world. Thiel has created numerous enterprise entertainment features and regularly interviews musicians, comedians, athletes, reality stars, movie producers and more. Currently based in Nashville, Thiel is exploring Music City’s evolving music and nightlife scene and is also a musician himself.
Mike Thiel
Cancer Survivor Who Sang With Garth Brooks Shares New Diagnosis
A young cancer survivor who achieved internet fame after singing onstage with Garth Brooks is once again fighting the disease.
Thomas Rhett to Perform at 2017 iHeart Radio Music Awards
Thomas Rhett is country music’s only announced performer at the 2017 iHeartRadio Music Awards.
‘Nashville’ Stars Launching 2017 International Tour
Stars from the hit TV series Nashville will perform in England, Scotland and Ireland during their second international tour in June of 2017.
Scotty McCreery Performs ‘Five More Minutes’ at Billy Bob’s Texas [Watch]
Scotty McCreery is back on the road, and the 23-year-old kicked off his 2017 tour by recording a performance video for “Five More Minutes” at the legendary Billy Bob’s Texas.
The Band Perry Announce Intimate Shows to Introduce New Pop Album
The Band Perry has announced Welcome to My Bad Imagination, a series of nine pop-up shows that will launch March 5 in Atlanta, Ga., to introduce their new direction to their most loyal fans.
Dustin Lynch Earns Fourth No. 1 With ‘Seein’ Red’
Dustin Lynch is one of country music’s hottest younger artists, and he proves it again by celebrating his fourth straight No. 1 single, “Seein’ Red,” on Billboard’s Country Airplay chart.
Carrie Underwood Taking Time off After 2017 Grammy Awards
Carrie Underwood had another busy — and very successful — year in 2016, but the country singer looks to be dialing back in 2017.
See Dierks Bentley on the 2017 Grammy Awards Red Carpet [Pictures]
Country star Dierks Bentley sported a black suit and tie on the red carpet at the 2017 Grammy Awards Sunday night (Feb. 12).
Jason Aldean + Jon Pardi Were Super Bowl Twins
Jason Aldean and Jon Pardi must share a stylist. The two country stars were approximately 2,100 miles apart on Super Bowl Sunday, but both still managed to rock the same gray T-shirt at their Super Bowl viewing parties.
Hunter Hayes Shares How He Overcame Vocal Problems for Upcoming Album
Hunter Hayes is finally in control of his voice after experiencing problems over the course of the last several years.
Gretchen Wilson Reveals How Faith Hill Inspired ‘Redneck Woman’
Her inspiration for the career-making song is surprising.
Brett Young Keeps It Simple for ‘In Case You Didn’t Know’ Video [Watch]
Brett Young, country music's newest nice guy, has released an evocative new video for his latest single, "In Case You Didn't Know."