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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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.
Dierks Bentley’s Three-Year-Old Son Suffers a Broken Arm
Dierks Bentley's 3-year-old son just got his first major boo-boo.
Jamie Lynn Spears’ Daughter Celebrates With First Responders Who Saved Her Life
Jamie Lynn Spears' daughter, Maddie, celebrated her ninth birthday on June 18, thanks to two first responders who saved her life.
See the Best Shots From CMA Fest 2017
Some of country music's biggest stars entertained thousands of fans at Nashville's CMA Fest from June 8-11, 2017.
Jordan Davis, ‘Singles You Up’ [Listen]
Jordan Davis is coining a fresh phrase with his new summer single, "Singles You Up."
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.
Chely Wright Receiving Honorary Doctorate
Chely Wright will be presented with an honorary doctorate degree from the College of Arts and Science at the University of Missouri at Kansas City.
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...
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.”
Thomas Rhett: ‘The Adoption Process Is an Emotional Roller Coaster’
Thomas Rhett and his wife, Lauren, are adding two babies to their family in 2017; one biological and the other, an adopted child from Africa.
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.
‘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.
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.
See Which Country Stars Are Performing at Donald Trump Inauguration Events
Despite a number of celebrities declining to be part of President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration festivities, the nation’s capital will not be completely void of star power this Inauguration Weekend (Jan. 19-22). Some familiar country names are performing at various functions to celebrate the inauguration of the incoming President.