Mike Thiel

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.

This Christmas Gift From Luke Bryan’s Wife Made Him Cry

This special gift is the best present Bryan's ever gotten.

Thomas Rhett, Tyler Hubbard, Russell Dickerson and Wives Go Caroling

Some of Nashville's biggest stars are officially in the Christmas spirit.

When to Take Down Christmas Decorations? Kelsea Ballerini’s Stance Is Solid

Kelsea Ballerini is adamant about when to take down Christmas decorations.

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.

Jake Owen Finds Chilling Reminder in His Tour Bus After Route 91

Jake Owen just got his tour bus back, and with it came a flashback to the events at Route 91 Harvest Festival in Las Vegas on Oct. 1.

Maren Morris Performs ‘Dear Hate’ for the First Time [Watch]

"I hope that, God forbid, any of you lost anyone in that tragedy or if you've just gone through some dark times, I hope this maybe brings you a little light."

Kelly Clarkson Shares Crazy Video of Bat Dive-Bombing Her in the Woods [Watch]

Kelly Clarkson turned to social media to share a crazy video of a bat attacking her in the woods.

‘Jesus Take the Wheel’ Helped Woman Who Was Lost in the Woods

Would you believe a Carrie Underwood song helped a lost woman survive in the forest for eight days? It's true for 20-year-old Washington resident Kaylean Johnson.