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 Ending North American Leg of World Tour After Three Years

Garth Brooks has been on his perpetual tour for approximately three years, and it's hard to believe it's finally coming to an end.

Toby Keith Releasing Late-Night Musings on ‘The Bus Songs’ Album

Have you ever imagined what it's like on Toby Keith's tour bus?

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."

‘Jesus Take the Wheel’ Helped Woman Who Was Lost in the Woods

Would you believe a Carrie Underwood song helped a lost woman survive in the forest for eight days? It's true for 20-year-old Washington resident Kaylean Johnson.

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.

Shania Twain at Country Music Hall of Fame: ‘I’m Not Rushing to the Future’

Shania Twain was back in Nashville on Tuesday (June 27) to preview her new exhibit, Rock This Country, at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum.

George Strait Officially Launches Tequila Line in Nashville

When you associate liquor with George Strait, you probably think of a glass of whiskey.

Carrie Underwood Is Still Giving to Girls’ Sports Teams: ‘It’s Important to Me’

Carrie Underwood grew up playing sports in her hometown of Checotah, Okla., and she wants to help other girls do the same.

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...

Willie Nelson Raves Over Jamey Johnson for ‘God’s Problem Child’

Willie Nelson has nothing but praise for Jamey Johnson's contribution to his new album.