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.
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.
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.
‘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.
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.
Gretchen Wilson Reveals How Faith Hill Inspired ‘Redneck Woman’
Her inspiration for the career-making song is surprising.
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.
Gretchen Wilson Is More Mature, But Still Ready to Get ‘Rowdy’
Gretchen Wilson’s phone keeps buzzing during an interview with Taste of Country. The “Redneck Woman” singer is back in demand since announcing the end of her two-year hiatus, so that means more media, more meetings and definitely more phone calls.
Garth Brooks Is Officially Closing GhostTunes
Garth Brooks is shuttering his self-owned digital music service, GhostTunes.
Trace Adkins Reveals New Album, 2017 Tour Dates
One of country music's legendary baritones is back. Trace Adkins has announced the release of a new album in 2017, accompanied by a string of new tour dates.