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
Faith Hill’s Talk Show Gets Launch Date
Faith Hill and Kellie Pickler will launch a joint talk show this fall.
Sam Hunt’s ‘Body Like a Back Road’ Tops Billboard Country Airplay Chart
Sam Hunt's name always seems to be inked on the radio charts, and this week his latest single, "Body Like a Back Road," puts the pop-country hitmaker back at No. 1.
Josh Turner Goes No. 1 for the First Time in Nearly Seven Years
For the first time since 2010's "All Over Me," Josh Turner has scored a No. 1 single with "Hometown Girl."
Darius Rucker Cries Tears of Joy as South Carolina Makes Its First Final Four
Darius Rucker shed happy tears Sunday afternoon (March 26) when the University of South Carolina Gamecocks — Rucker’s alma mater— upset the No. 4 seeded Florida Gators in the NCAA Tournament at Madison Square Garden.
Martina McBride Hosts Baby Shower for Homeless Young Women
Martina McBride, along with her charitable initiative Team Music Is Love, recently carried out an extra special day for some New York City mothers and mothers-to-be.
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.
ACM Party for a Cause Adds Cole Swindell + More to Bash at the Beach
The ACM Party for a Cause Bash at the Beach concert just got hotter with the addition of Cole Swindell and more exciting artists.
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.
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.
Dustin Lynch Earns Fourth No. 1 With ‘Seein’ Red’
Dustin Lynch is one of country music’s hottest younger artists, and he proves it again by celebrating his fourth straight No. 1 single, “Seein’ Red,” on Billboard’s Country Airplay chart.
Maren Morris Takes Home Best Country Solo Performance at 2017 Grammy Awards
Maren Morris won her first ever Grammy Award on Sunday night (Feb. 12).
Gretchen Wilson Is More Mature, But Still Ready to Get ‘Rowdy’
Gretchen Wilson’s phone keeps buzzing during an interview with Taste of Country. The “Redneck Woman” singer is back in demand since announcing the end of her two-year hiatus, so that means more media, more meetings and definitely more phone calls.