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
Chris Janson Releasing ‘Fix a Drink’ EP
Chris Janson is following up his summer single "Fix a Drink" with more music.
You Can Get $20 Country Tickets in Celebration of National Concert Day
Live Nation is celebrating National Concert Day 2017 (May 1) with $20 tickets to some of the summer's biggest shows.
Hear Zac Brown Band and Kacey Musgraves’ John Prine Cover
Zac Brown Band recently teamed with Kacey Musgraves to record "All the Best," another previewed song from ZBB's forthcoming album, Welcome Home.
Alan Jackson Part of Country Music Hall of Fame Class of 2017
The Country Music Hall of Fame will reveal its Class of 2017 inductees on Wednesday (April 5) at 11AM ET. Watch here!
Thomas Rhett and Luke Bryan Strip to Their Skivvies After ACM Awards [Watch]
If you were hanging out with Thomas Rhett on Sunday night (April 2), you may have reveled by stripping down to your skivvies for a dip in the closest Las Vegas pool.
Jason Aldean Calls on Breast Cancer Survivors to Be His Roadies
Jason Aldean is offering breast cancer survivors the chance to be his “Honorary Roadies.”
Darius Rucker Cries Tears of Joy as South Carolina Makes Its First Final Four
Darius Rucker shed happy tears Sunday afternoon (March 26) when the University of South Carolina Gamecocks — Rucker’s alma mater— upset the No. 4 seeded Florida Gators in the NCAA Tournament at Madison Square Garden.
Florida Georgia Line, Smooth Tourmates Shoot Fun Preview of What’s to Come
Ever wanted to hear Nelly perform Florida Georgia Line's "Cruise" remix live? Or watch Nick Carter and the rest of the Backstreet Boys croon with FGL on "God, Your Mama and Me?" That dream is about to become a reality — and so much more.
Jerrod Niemann Challenging Himself and Fans With New Single, ‘God Made a Woman’
Jerrod Niemann is opening the next chapter of his career with a heartfelt single titled "God Made a Woman."
Steve Moakler Gets Personal With New Album ‘Steel Town’
Steve Moakler can trace the origins of his new album, Steel Town, back to a very specific moment in time.
Sturgill Simpson Offers Heart-Wrenching Tribute to Late Grandfather
Sturgill Simpson's grandfather died Wednesday (March 15), prompting the singer to offer a heart-wrenching tribute on his Facebook page, citing his grandfather as the “greatest man” and “finest human being I will ever know.”
Reba McEntire’s ‘Fancy’ Inspires Broadway Musical
Fancy’s mother would be proud of her for this one. The fictional 16-year-old Louisiana girl in Reba McEntire’s iconic 1991 hit “Fancy” will soon be the focus of a Broadway musical, according to Broadway World.
Connie Britton Interested in Returning to ‘Nashville’ as Rayna’s Evil Twin?
Is Connie Britton really finished on the CMT television series Nashville? In a recent interview, she talked about what it would take for her to return to the show.
Miranda Lambert, Anderson East Adopt Three New Furry Farm Hands
Lambert recently announced via social media that she and country music boyfriend Anderson East adopted three new cats to roam around their farm.
Jason Aldean + More Bring Hits New and Old to BBR Music Group Showcase
BBR Music Group's showcase at the Country Music Hall of Fame in Nashville Wednesday night (Feb. 22) featured plenty of past hits, as well as new singles that will become part of the soundtrack for the summer of 2017 and beyond.
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.