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.
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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.
Big and Rich Release ‘Look at You’ Video
Big and Rich have released the video for the debut single, 'Look at You,' from their upcoming new album 'Gravity.'
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.
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.
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.
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.
Thomas Rhett Talks New Album
Thomas Rhett's debut album, 'It Goes Like This,' was released last October. The record, which hit No. 2 on the charts, spawned two Top 20 hits, with two of the singles, the title track and 'Get Me Some of That,' going all the way to No. 1. And while it might be easiest -- and safest -- to repeat the formula for that project as he works on his sophomore album, he says that thought never crossed his mind.
Gord Bamford Honored With CMA Global Country Artist Award
Gord Bamford is officially an international superstar. The Canadian recently took home three Canadian Country Music Awards, including being named the Country Music Association's Global Artist of the Year.
Luke Bryan Calls CMA Award Nominations ‘Crazy’
Luke Bryan is nominated for three CMA Awards, including the coveted Entertainer of the Year. His good fortune, he says, is "crazy."
Sheryl Crow, RaeLynn, Jana Kramer and Others Launch Hunger Action Month
It was one of the most star-studded events in Nashville, and it was all for a worthwhile cause. Sheryl Crow and Jana Kramer, along with rapper 50 Cent, joined forces at the Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee, in partnership with Feeding America, on Tuesday (Sept. 9) to participate in the first-ever volunteer packing event, helping families in need across the state.
Alan Jackson Sells Out Artist-in-Residence Shows at Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum
Alan Jackson has broken yet another record. The award-winning tunesmith sold out his two artist-in-residence concerts at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum in less than an hour, making them the fastest-selling event in the history of the CMA Theater.
Clay Walker to Play Intimate Club Gigs
Clay Walker wants to get closer to his audience. The singer has announced he will perform in two clubs next month as a way to connect with his loyal fans again.
Easton Corbin Releases ‘Baby Be My Love Song’ [LISTEN]
Easton Corbin has released the second single, 'Baby Be My Love Song,' from his upcoming new album. The song, written by hitmakers Brett James and Jim Collins, was one Corbin knew from the very first listen that he wanted to include on the record.
Aaron Lewis Debuts New Song in Concert [VIDEO]
Aaron Lewis doesn't waste any time when he has new music to share with his fans. The singer wrote a brand-new tune on Saturday (Sept. 6), which he performed that very evening.
Dierks Bentley Says CMA Album of the Year Nod is ‘Most Special’
Dierks Bentley is nominated for five CMA Awards, including one for Male Vocalist of the Year, making him the top male nominee. But of all his nominations -- which also include ones for Song of the Year, Single of the Year and Music Video of the Year -- he says it's the Album of the Year nod for his No.1 album 'Riser,' which was released earlier this year, that means the most to him.
George Strait Calls CMA Entertainer of the Year Nomination ‘a Great Honor’
It's been quite a year for George Strait. The country music superstar wrapped up his sold-out farewell The Cowboy Rides Away Tour, starred in a two-hour TV special, 'George Strait: The Cowboy Rides Away' and will release his live album, 'The Cowboy Rides Away: Live from AT&T Stadium.' He's also nominated for his 83rd CMA Award, for Entertainer of the Year, capping off one of the most memorable years of his career.