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
Miranda Lambert Forgets the Words to Her Own Song [Watch]
Miranda Lambert recently made a surprise drop-in with Little Big Town at their show in Nashville, but her performance didn't quite go as the country superstar had planned.
This Throwback Pic of Blake Shelton and Rascal Flatts With a Shotgun Is Country Heaven
Blake Shelton is one of country music's most recognizable figures, but can you pull him out of this throwback pic?
Brantley Gilbert Shares Why He’s ‘Terrified’ of Tim McGraw and Kenny Chesney
Brantley Gilbert admits that when it comes to one thing, Tim McGraw and Kenny Chesney both really intimidate him.
This Baby Loves Blake Shelton Probably More Than Anyone [Watch]
How do you get a baby to stop crying? Play a Blake Shelton song.
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.
Sam Hunt’s ‘Body Like a Back Road’ Could Be the Song of the Summer
Sam Hunt’s brand of crossover country is paying off once again.
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.
Relive Lauren Duski’s Best Moments on ‘The Voice’ Season 12 [Watch]
It's not every day that Blake Shelton calls a singer "the missing piece in country music," but he has a lot of faith in The Voice contestant Lauren Duski.
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.
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‘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.