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
Hear Zac Brown Band and Kacey Musgraves’ John Prine Cover
Zac Brown Band recently teamed with Kacey Musgraves to record "All the Best," another previewed song from ZBB's forthcoming album, Welcome Home.
Jason Aldean Earns 19th No. 1 With ‘Any Ol Barstool’
Jason Aldean stamps his name to his 19th No. 1 hit with the recent rise of "Any Ol Barstool."
Canaan Smith on Miranda Lambert: ‘It’s Sexy When Women Do What They Want’
Miranda Lambert has officially been named-checked by Canaan Smith.
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.
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.
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.
Hunter Hayes Shares How He Overcame Vocal Problems for Upcoming Album
Hunter Hayes is finally in control of his voice after experiencing problems over the course of the last several years.
Britney Spears Asks for Prayers for Jamie Lynn’s Daughter Maddie
Britney Spears is asking for "wishes and prayers" for her 8-year-old niece Maddie, who was badly injured in an ATV accident on Feb. 5.
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.
Reba McEntire Takes Us ‘Back to God’ in Powerful New Video [Watch]
Powerful music needs a powerful music video, and Reba McEntire managed to match the two with her latest single, "Back to God."