Mike Thiel

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.

Totes Adorbs: Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani’s Cutest Photos Ever!

They have made so many cute moments, we've lost track!

Pat Green Isn’t Done Making Music, But Probably Done Recording Albums

When it comes to full-length albums, the country star is saying goodbye.

Where the Heck Has Rodney Atkins Been?

Would you believe that country star Rodney Atkins hasn’t released a studio album since 2011?

Reba McEntire Will Reveal This Year’s ACM Awards Nominees

Look for Reba — well, all over the place this Thursday.

Carrie Underwood Helps Injured Police Officer Who Is Childhood Friend

The officer is suffering multiple injuries from a car crash.

What Are the Best Country Songs of the ’90s? Vote Here!

The best country songs of the '90s helped change everything in the genre and lift it to a commercial prominence it had never seen before.

Lady Antebellum’s Dave Haywood Catches His Son Singing to His Baby Sister

In the post, Haywood is filming his toddler Cash, playing with his newborn daughter (Cash's sister), Lillie.

Vince Gill’s Daughter, Jenny, Welcomes a Baby Girl

Welcome to the world, sweet Everly June!

Garth Brooks Is Returning to the Historic Bluebird Cafe

The 25th annual Alive at the Bluebird concert series just added the country superstar to its event.

Luke Bryan’s Chili Dog Christmas Tradition With His Mama Is Probably His Favorite

Unique traditions are the best kind. P.S., his mama sounds hilarious.

Hear Morgan Evans’ ‘I Do,’ All About New Wife Kelsea Ballerini

Morgan Evans pours on the charm in "I Do," his latest tribute to new wife Kelsea Ballerini.

Thomas Rhett, Tyler Hubbard, Russell Dickerson and Wives Go Caroling

Some of Nashville's biggest stars are officially in the Christmas spirit.

Chris Stapleton: ‘Sad Songs Make Me Happy’

Where some find hurt, Chris Stapleton finds happiness.

Sexiest Man Alive Blake Shelton Has a Message for Adam Levine [Watch]

Blake Shelton has been named Sexiest Man Alive 2017 by People, and the country star appears to be loving it.

This Violin Cover of Sam Hunt’s ‘Body Like a Back Road’ Is Awesome! [Watch]

If you can't get enough of Sam Hunt's "Body Like a Back Road," now a YouTube violinist has taped a rendition fit for a symphony hall.

Kellie Pickler, Phil Vassar Team for Holiday Single and Tour

Two country music favorites, Phil Vassar and Kellie Pickler, are teaming up this holiday season for a special 13-date Christmas tour.

You Talk, You Text in a Movie Theater, You Disappoint George Strait

George Strait doesn't want you to talk or text. Well, at least not during a show at any Alamo Drafthouse Cinema.

Billy Ray Cyrus Crashes Demi Lovato’s Nashville House Party [Watch]

Demi Lovato threw a house party in Nashville on Wednesday (July 12), and by night's end, she grabbed a microphone, gave some shoutouts and started dancing to "Achy Breaky Heart."

Carly Pearce Tackles Dolly Parton Classic, ‘9 to 5′ [Watch]

Carly Pearce recently paid tribute to Dolly Parton by covering her 1980 song "9 to 5" on the Bobby Bones radio show.

Shania Twain Regrets That Her Parents Can’t See Her Success

Shania Twain is pleased with her Country Music Hall of Fame display, but it also struck a chord in her — especially when it comes to the memory of her parents.