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
10 Years Ago: Jason Aldean Releases ‘My Kinda Party’
On Nov. 2, 2010, Aldean's fourth studio album, 'My Kinda Party', was released on Broken Bow Records.
9 Special Moments From the 2017 Country Music Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony [PICTURES]
These once-in-a-lifetime moments highlighted the 2017 Country Music Hall of Fame Medallion Ceremony, during which Alan Jackson, Don Schlitz and Jerry Reed were inducted.
Interview: Jerrod Niemann’s ‘This Ride’ Is a Reflection of His Life
Jerrod Niemann discusses his new album, 'This Ride', with The Boot.
Top 10 Montgomery Gentry Songs
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16 Years Ago: Jo Dee Messina Runs the Boston Marathon
On April 17, 2006, Messina ran the Boston Marathon ... and completed the race, even after injuring her knee.
The First and the Worst Benefit: A ‘Lesson in Humiliation’ for Hit Writers [PICTURES]
On Wednesday night (March 1), famed songwriters Rosanne Cash, Steve Wariner, Sonny Curtis and Frank Rogers took the stage at Nashville's City Winery, ready to embarrass themselves a little bit.
Story Behind the Song: George Strait, ‘I Ain’t Her Cowboy Anymore’
Songwriter Marla Cannon-Goodman shares the story behind the George Strait song "I Ain't Her Cowboy Anymore" with The Boot.
Maren Morris at 2016 CMA Awards: ‘I Feel Like the Tide Is Turning Here in Nashville’
Maren Morris won her first-ever CMA trophy on Wednesday night (Nov. 2), for New Artist of the Year.
Little Big Town: Being Part of ‘Forever Country’ Was ‘Unbelievable’
Little Big Town share their thoughts on the 50th anniversary of the CMA Awards, and being a part of the "Forever Country" single and music video.
Surprise! Taylor Swift Wrote Little Big Town’s ‘Better Man’
Little Big Town have revealed that Taylor Swift is the writer of their newest single, "Better Man."
Interview: Drake White Worked a Lifetime on ‘Spark’
Drake White talks to The Boot about his new album, 'Spark'.
Hillary Scott Shares Her Fears About, Hopes for ‘Love Remains’
Hillary Scott reveals her biggest hopes for and fears about the release of her family's upcoming faith-based album, 'Love Remains'.
Story Behind the Song: High Valley, ‘Make You Mine’
High Valley's Brad Rempel recalls the story behind their song "Make You Mine."
As a Fellow Californian, Cam Has ‘a Huge Respect’ for Merle Haggard
Cam reflects on the California heritage she shares with Merle Haggard.
Dustin Lynch Is Back in the Studio, With ‘a Great Idea of What I Need to Do’
Dustin Lynch is working on his third album, the followup to his 2014 record, 'Where It's At'.
Dierks Bentley Is ‘Grateful’ to Share His Success With Wife Cassidy
Dierks Bentley recalls the moment that he knew he wanted to marry his wife, Cassidy Black.