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
Garth Brooks Says He ‘Kind of Went Numb’ After 2016 CMA Entertainer of the Year Win
Garth Brooks reacts to his 2016 CMA Awards win for Entertainer of the Year.
Little Big Town Announce Six-Show 2017 Ryman Auditorium Residency
Little Big Town have announced a 2017 residency, 'Little Big Town at the Mother Church', at the Ryman Auditorium.
Interview: Steve Wariner Discusses His Eclectic New Album, ‘All Over the Map’
Steve Wariner discusses his new album, 'All Over the Map', with The Boot.
27 Years Ago: Trisha Yearwood Earns No. 1 Hit With ‘Believe Me Baby (I Lied)’
Oct. 12, 1996, was a big day for Yearwood.
Review: Tim McGraw, Faith Hill Offer Tour Details, Hits at the Ryman [PICTURES]
Tim McGraw and Faith Hill performed at the Ryman Auditorium after announcing their 2017 Soul2Soul Tour.
Dustin Lynch Offers an Update on His Third Album
Dustin Lynch discusses his latest single, "Seein' Red," and his upcoming new album.
27 Years Ago: LeAnn Rimes Makes Her Grand Ole Opry Debut
On Sept. 13, 1996, Rimes made her Grand Ole Opry debut.
Interview: Florida Georgia Line Stay Real With ‘Dig Your Roots’
Florida Georgia Line discuss their third studio album, 'Dig Your Roots'.
Story Behind the Song: Brett Eldredge, ‘Wanna Be That Song’
Brett Eldredge recalls the day he wrote "Wanna Be That Song" with Scooter Carusoe and Ross Copperman.
30 Years Ago: Alan Jackson’s ‘Don’t Rock the Jukebox’ Goes Double Platinum
On Aug. 26, 2002, Jackson earned his first double-platinum album with 'Don't Rock the Jukebox'.
Brett Eldredge’s Secret to No. 1 Songs? Friendship
Brett Eldredge discusses his friendship with Ross Copperman, who co-wrote three of Eldredge's No. 1 hits.
Story Behind the Song: Dierks Bentley, ‘Somewhere on a Beach’
The songwriters for Dierks Bentley's hit "Somewhere on a Beach" share the story behind the song.
Interview: Hillary Scott Is ‘a Different Person Now’ After Recording ‘Love Remains’
Hillary Scott shares her thoughts on the release of her faith-based album, 'Love Remains'.
18 Years Ago: Jason Aldean’s Debut Album Is Released
On July 26, 2005, Aldean's self-titled debut album was released.