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
Olivia Newton-John’s Breast Cancer Has Returned
Olivia Newton-John will postpone her June U.S. and Canadian concert dates, due to her latest battle with breast cancer.
Keith Urban Once Had What?! Thrown at Him? Nicole Kidman Is Shocked
You've heard the term "break a leg," but have you ever had one thrown at you? Apparently, Keith Urban has.
Aaron Watson Adds to 2017 Tour Dates
Texas country star Aaron Watson has added new tour dates to his 2017 schedule, with domestic and international stops ranging from May through November.
New Chris Stapleton Album Sees Best-Selling Country Debut Since Luke Bryan
Chris Stapleton continues his meteoric rise in country music as From A Room: Volume 1 tattooed its name all over the Billboard charts this week.
George Strait Officially Launches Tequila Line in Nashville
When you associate liquor with George Strait, you probably think of a glass of whiskey.
CMT Music Awards Announce Venue Change for 2017 Show
No one thought the NHL's Nashville Predators would still be in the playoff's. But they're shocking the hockey world, and that means a major awards show has to change locations.
Josh Thompson, ‘Daddy Had a Beer’ [Listen]
Wisconsin native Josh Thompson has no trouble writing about his home state's favorite beverage.
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."
‘Nashville’ Teases Big Drama in New Season 5 Trailer
The CMT drama Nashville returns to cable TV June 1 to air the second half of Season 5, which will consist of 11 episodes.
You Can Get $20 Country Tickets in Celebration of National Concert Day
Live Nation is celebrating National Concert Day 2017 (May 1) with $20 tickets to some of the summer's biggest shows.