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
8 Most Shocking Country Music Moments of 2017
It's been quite a year.
This Christmas Gift From Luke Bryan’s Wife Made Him Cry
This special gift is the best present Bryan's ever gotten.
5 Country/Pop Collaborations That Worked, 5 That Didn’t
Not all collaborations are created equal
Hear Morgan Evans’ ‘I Do,’ All About New Wife Kelsea Ballerini
Morgan Evans pours on the charm in "I Do," his latest tribute to new wife Kelsea Ballerini.
Thomas Rhett, Tyler Hubbard, Russell Dickerson and Wives Go Caroling
Some of Nashville's biggest stars are officially in the Christmas spirit.
Luke Bryan Got Caught With His Fly Down (Shockingly, First Time Ever!)
While Luke Bryan was rocking a recent concert — gyrating and all — he had a minor wardrobe malfunction.
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.
Chris Stapleton: ‘Sad Songs Make Me Happy’
Where some find hurt, Chris Stapleton finds happiness.
Watch Kelsea Ballerini Sing ‘Legends’ at 2017 Nickelodeon HALO Awards
Kelsea Ballerini performed her single "Legends" on Sunday (Nov. 26) at the 2017 Nickelodeon Halo Awards.
Sexiest Man Alive Blake Shelton Has a Message for Adam Levine [Watch]
Blake Shelton has been named Sexiest Man Alive 2017 by People, and the country star appears to be loving it.