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
Diamond Rio Say Success Taught Them to Value Their Fans … and ‘Lots of Stupid Things’
Most of the wisdom they want to pass on is less conventional than one might expect.
Trisha Yearwood Says Music Will Always Take Priority in Her Career
Trisha Yearwood discusses her different business ventures, and says music will always take top priority for her.
Garth Brooks Hints at Live Music Project in 2018
Garth Brooks reveals he hopes to release a live music project in 2018.
9 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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13 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.