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
Carrie Underwood Helps Injured Police Officer Who Is Childhood Friend
The officer is suffering multiple injuries from a car crash.
Carrie Underwood’s ‘The Champion’ Tops iTunes Chart After Super Bowl
People watching the Super Bowl were like, "I gotta have that new Carrie jam NOW!!!"
This Little Girl May Be Country Music’s Most-Noticed Fan
Four-year-old Baylee Alford is quickly gaining attention in the country music community.
Hillary Scott’s Twins Will Be Here Soon and She’s Reflecting
The days are counting down until the Lady Antebellum singer welcomes her newborn twins.
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."
This Christmas Gift From Luke Bryan’s Wife Made Him Cry
This special gift is the best present Bryan's ever gotten.
Chris Stapleton’s ‘From A Room: Volume 2′ Songs Ranked for Radio
Taste of Country sat down to rank the songs on Chris Stapleton's new album in terms of commercial radio.
When to Take Down Christmas Decorations? Kelsea Ballerini’s Stance Is Solid
Kelsea Ballerini is adamant about when to take down Christmas decorations.
Chris Stapleton Wins Male Vocalist of the Year at 2017 CMA Awards
Chris Stapleton won Male Vocalist of the Year at the 2017 CMA Awards, his third time winning the award.
Lady Antebellum Spoof Sam Hunt’s ‘Body Like a Back Road’ in ‘Party in a Bathrobe’ Video [Watch]
Sam Hunt probably never envisioned the words "poo-poo" and "tee-tee" ever being part of the lyrics for his hit "Body Like a Back Road," but a spoof by Lady Antebellum added all that and more.
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.
Jason Aldean’s Wife Shares Sweet Baby Bump Photo With Other ‘Babies’
Brittany Kerr Aldean, the wife of country superstar Jason Aldean, recently posted an Instagram photo of her baby bump and the couple's other two cute "babezzz."