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.

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.

10 Best Social Media Reviews of Carrie Underwood’s ‘The Champion’ Feat. Ludacris

It's an inspirational theme that will be featured heavily on select sports broadcasts in 2018.

Reba McEntire Barrel Racing Is the Reba We’ve Always Wanted to See

Singing and acting are no-brainers for the country legend, but this video also shows her as a rodeo star.

Cody Johnson, Mo Pitney and William Michael Morgan Team for Awesome Merle Haggard Tribute [Watch]

Cody Johnson teamed with Mo Pitney and William Michael Morgan for a rendition of "Okie from Muskogee."

8 Most Shocking Country Music Moments of 2017

It's been quite a year.

5 Country/Pop Collaborations That Worked, 5 That Didn’t

Not all collaborations are created equal

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.

Miranda Lambert’s ‘Vice’ Certified Platinum

Miranda Lambert's "Vice" has officially gone platinum.

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.

Dierks Bentley Meets Wounded Veteran in Virginia Beach

Dierks Bentley’s What the Hell World Tour has been making miles across the globe, but one east coast tour stop has stood above the rest, especially for wounded U.S. Army Sgt. Legrand Strickland.