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
31 Years Ago: Alan Jackson Scores His First No. 1 Hit
Jackson earned his first No. 1 hit on March 9, 1991, with the song "I'd Love You All Over Again," from his freshman 'Here in the Real World' album.
Where Did Jason Aldean Go to High School?
Aldean explains what parts of his Wikipedia page are true and which parts are false.
Cassadee Pope: ‘I’m Beside Myself’ Over 2017 Grammy Awards Nod
Cassade Pope talks to The Boot about her 2017 Grammy Awards nod, and gives and update on her new album.
Story Behind the Song: Cole Swindell, ‘You Should Be Here’
Cole Swindell and Ashley Gorley share the story behind Swindell's hit single "You Should Be Here."
32 Years Ago: Garth Brooks Hits No. 1 With ‘Shameless’
On Nov. 16, 1991, Brooks earned his seventh No. 1 single with the tune "Shameless."
Eric Church: ‘We Should Never Draw Lines’ Around Musical Genres
Eric Church thinks artists and fans should stop focusing on genre and instead focus on the music itself.
Carrie Underwood Was ‘Flabbergasted’ By 2016 CMA Awards Female Vocalist Win
Carrie Underwood reacts to her CMA Awards win for Female Vocalist of the Year.
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."
Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood’s Best CMA Awards Song Parodies [WATCH]
Country Music's Biggest Night, the CMA Awards, was filled with comedy thanks to Paisley and Underwood.
Dustin Lynch Offers an Update on His Third Album
Dustin Lynch discusses his latest single, "Seein' Red," and his upcoming new album.
Story Behind the Song: Chris Young and Cassadee Pope, ‘Think of You’
Chris Young, Corey Crowder and Josh Hoge share the inspiration behind Young's hit with Cassadee Pope, "Think of You."
Story Behind the Song: Carrie Underwood, ‘Heartbeat’
Carrie Underwood, along with co-writers Ashley Gorley and Zach Crowell, share the story behind her No.1 hit "Heartbeat."