Gayle Thompson has been a daily contributor for The Boot since it began in 2008. In addition, she has written for Rolling Stone, Country Weekly, CBS Radio and several other outlets. Besides writing, she loves traveling, cooking, entertaining and anything else that involves her husband and little boy.
Gayle Thompson
17 Years Ago: Dierks Bentley Is Inducted Into the Grand Ole Opry
On Oct. 1, 2005, Bentley was inducted into the Grand Ole Opry.
FOR MARCH 6: Story Behind the Song: Martina McBride, ‘Wrong Again’
Martina McBride had a chart-topping hit with "Wrong Again," the fifth single from her fourth studio album, Evolution, released in 1997. The song, written by Tommy Lee James and Cynthia Well, was originally a sad song about broken promises and love lost, until Well had a last-minute change of heart.
98 Years Ago: Ray Price Is Born in Peach, Texas
Ninety-seven years ago today, on Jan. 12, 1926, Ray Price was born in Peach, Texas.
Garth Brooks Hints at Live Music Project in 2018
Garth Brooks reveals he hopes to release a live music project in 2018.
‘CMA Country Christmas’ 2017 Performers Talk Singing Timeless Holiday Tunes
The Boot chatted with several 'CMA Country Christmas' 2017 performers about singing classic holiday songs during the show.
Country Stars’ Thanksgiving 2017 Plans: Chris Young, Dustin Lynch + More Share
The Boot caught up with several country artists to learn the things they're most thankful for this season, and how they plan to spend the holiday.
Cole Swindell Hints at a Headlining Tour in 2018
Cole Swindell hints that he will be headlining his own tour next year, and explains why he wants to help rising stars and songwriters.
32 Years Ago: Garth Brooks Hits No. 1 With ‘Shameless’
On Nov. 16, 1991, Brooks earned his seventh No. 1 single with the tune "Shameless."
22 Years Ago: Garth Brooks Announces His Retirement
On Oct. 26, 2000, Brooks' fans received disappointing news.
Story Behind the Song: Jason Aldean, ‘A Little More Summertime’
Songwriters Wendell Mobley, Tony Martin and Jerry Flowers, along with Jason Aldean, share the story behind Aldean's hit "A Little More Summertime."