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
Rascal Flatts’ Joe Don Rooney Says ‘Bless the Broken Road’ Is Still ‘a Life-Changer’
Rascal Flatts' Joe Don Rooney reveals that the band's 2004 hit "Bless the Broken Road" is still an important song, both to fans and to the trio themselves.
Chris Stapleton Says His Father Influenced ‘Traveller’ Album
Chris Stapleton says that his father, who passed away in 2013, helped inspire the artist's debut solo album, 'Traveller'.
For Chris Janson, Family Will Always Come Before Music
Chris Janson says that his wife and four children will always take priority over his music career.
Keith Urban Calls Nicole Kidman His ‘Great Love’
Keith Urban credits his wife, Nicole Kidman, with saving him from his addictions by encouraging him to seek treatment and staying by his side through it all.
Tyler Farr’s Friendship With Jason Aldean Is Full of Honesty
Tyler Farr tells The Boot about his friendship with Jason Aldean.
Trisha Yearwood Explains How She Drew Inspiration From Linda Ronstadt
Trisha Yearwood has herself been an idol for aspiring singers for more than 20 years, but long before she was famous, Yearwood says that she had an idol of her own: Linda Ronstadt.
Alabama Credit New Generation of Fans for Continued Success
Since the mid-1970s, Alabama have been a fixture in country music. And while the band has earned numerous hit records and No. 1 songs, the country trio -- Jeff Cook, Teddy Gentry and Randy Owen -- say that their longevity is partially thanks to their loyal fans ... and their children and grandchildren.
‘The Goldbergs’ Star Hayley Orrantia Immerses Herself in Country Music
Actress Hayley Orrantia is best known as Erica Goldberg on the hit ABC comedy The Goldbergs, but that might soon change. The 21-year-old is working hard on her music career, which she says leans toward country.
Eric Paslay Talks Being a Songwriter and an Artist: ‘Neither Is Easy’
Eric Paslay first found success as a songwriter, while he was still getting his career as an started. The Texan wrote No. 1 hit singles such as Jake Owen's "Barefoot Blue Jean Night" and Love and Theft's "Angel Eyes," among others, while also releasing songs such as "Friday Night" and "Song About a Girl" from his own self-titled debut album. As he climbs the charts with "High Class," the debut single from his upcoming sophomore album, Paslay says that he has no plans of ever abandoning one side of the music business for the other.
Jason Aldean Debuts Three More ‘Old Boots, New Dirt’ Tunes
The anticipation is continuing to build for Jason Aldean's upcoming 'Old Boots, New Dirt' record. With the album's debut single, 'Burnin' It Down,' already becoming a No.1 hit, Aldean is giving fans a glimpse of three more tracks in advance of the Oct. 7 release date.
Kenny Chesney Shares Six New ‘The Big Revival’ Tracks
Kenny Chesney's long-awaited 'The Big Revival' album is less than a week away from its release date, and the singer can't wait to share his latest project with his fans.
Lady Antebellum Release ‘I Did With You’ Lyric Video
Lady Antebellum have released the lyric video for their new single, 'I Did With You.' The song is part of the upcoming soundtrack for the new film 'The Best of Me,' based on the Nicholas Sparks novel.
Josh Turner Debuts New Song, ‘Lay Low’ [LISTEN]
Josh Turner has released his new single, 'Lay Low,' from his upcoming new album. The tune, written by Ross Copperman, Tony Martin and Mark Nesler, was one the country crooner knew he wanted to record the first time he heard it.
Lee Brice’s ‘I Don’t Dance’ Becomes Fastest Certified Platinum Country Single of the Year
Friday night (Sept. 12) is a night Lee Brice will undoubtedly never forget. The singer, who performed before a sold-out crowd at New York City's Madison Square Garden as the opening act on Luke Bryan's That's My Kind of Night Tour, was given a plaque by the RIAA, naming his single 'I Don't Dance' as the Fastest Certified Platinum Country Single of the Year.