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.
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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.
Chris Pratt Tells His Embarrassing Tim McGraw Story
While Chris Pratt was promoting his Guardians of the Galaxy sequel on Late Night With Seth Meyers (May 3), he shared a hilarious story about the time he met country superstar Tim McGraw.
What would you do if you met one of your idols? Well, if you’re Pratt, you fumble on thoughts before fumbling on words and then introduce yourself with an embarrassing lead-in...
Chris Pratt Sings Strange Version of Chris Stapleton’s ‘Tennessee Whiskey’ [Watch]
Chris Pratt loves Chris Stapleton's rendition of "Tennessee Whiskey," but when asked to sing it on ABC's Popcorn with Peter Travers, he didn't exactly know all of the words. Or the melody. Or the guitar part.
Brad Paisley Announces 2017 Weekend Warrior World Tour
Brad Paisley has announced his 2017 Weekend Warrior World Tour.
Hear Zac Brown Band’s New Song, ‘Roots’
Zac Brown Band have been releasing their forthcoming album, Welcome Home, one track at a time, and the latest is a song called "Roots."
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.
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.
Hear Glen Campbell’s New Rendition of ‘Everybody’s Talkin”
Country music legend Glen Campbell has released a version of "Everybody’s Talkin'" from his forthcoming studio album Adiós.
George Strait Looking Forward to ‘2 Nights of Number 1’s’ Shows in Las Vegas
Due to overwhelming fan reaction, George Strait has added two more nights to his latest live experiment, 2 Nights of Number 1s.
Lady Antebellum’s Kids, Spouses Inspired Songs on Upcoming Album
Lady Antebellum's long awaited album Heart Break drops June 9, and the trio recently shared the inspiration behind their new songs with Taste of Country.