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
Watch a Trailer for Tyler Farr’s Insanely Redneck New Reality Show
In his upcoming reality show, A Little Too Farr, Tyler Farr reveals just how much shenanigans a backroad country star can get into.
Keith Urban Once Had What?! Thrown at Him? Nicole Kidman Is Shocked
You've heard the term "break a leg," but have you ever had one thrown at you? Apparently, Keith Urban has.
Lady Antebellum Share New Song ‘Somebody Else’s Heart’ [Listen]
Lady Antebellum have shared another new song, "Somebody Else's Heart," in anticipation of their new album Heart Break, out June 9.
Chris Janson Releasing ‘Fix a Drink’ EP
Chris Janson is following up his summer single "Fix a Drink" with more music.
Maddie & Tae Launch George Dickel Porch Sessions Series
A series of artists, including country duo Maddie & Tae, launched the new George Dickel Porch Sessions in Tullahoma, Tenn., on Saturday (May 13).
A Thousand Horses Releasing New Album ‘Bridges’ in June
A Thousand Horses just finished their second album, Bridges, and are highly anticipating the June 2 release date.
New Chris Stapleton Album Sees Best-Selling Country Debut Since Luke Bryan
Chris Stapleton continues his meteoric rise in country music as From A Room: Volume 1 tattooed its name all over the Billboard charts this week.
Carrie Underwood Is Still Giving to Girls’ Sports Teams: ‘It’s Important to Me’
Carrie Underwood grew up playing sports in her hometown of Checotah, Okla., and she wants to help other girls do the same.
CMT Music Awards Announce Venue Change for 2017 Show
The CMT Music Awards will switch venues this June, from their usual home at Bridgestone Arena to the Music City Center complex.
Luke Bryan Brings Cole Swindell Out to Sing ‘Roller Coaster’ in Nashville [Watch]
Cole Swindell joined longtime friend and fellow country star Luke Bryan in Nashville over the weekend to duet a couple of Bryan’s hits at Bridgestone Arena.
‘Nashville’ Teases Big Drama in New Season 5 Trailer
The CMT drama Nashville returns to cable TV June 1 to air the second half of Season 5, which will consist of 11 episodes.
RaeLynn Reunites With Military Husband
RaeLynn got a chance to reunite with her newly-christened military husband, Joshua Davis, before the month of April ended.
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.
Willie Nelson Raves Over Jamey Johnson for ‘God’s Problem Child’
Willie Nelson has nothing but praise for Jamey Johnson's contribution to his new album.