Gayle Thompson

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.

62 Years Ago: Hank Williams Among First Inductees Into Country Music Hall of Fame

On Nov. 3, 1961, Williams, publisher Fred Rose and Jimmie Rodgers were among the first inductees into the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum.

59 Years Ago: Loretta Lynn Makes Her Grand Ole Opry Debut

On Oct. 15, 1960, Lynn made her debut on the Grand Ole Opry.

60 Years Ago: Patsy Cline Hits No. 1 With ‘I Fall to Pieces’

On Aug. 7, 1961, Cline earned her first No. 1 hit with "I Fall to Pieces," from her 'Patsy Cline Showcase' album.

65 Years Ago: The Everly Brothers Earn First No. 1 Single With ‘Bye Bye Love’

On July 15, 1957, the Everly Brothers kicked off their music career with a No. 1 hit, "Bye Bye Love."

12 Years Ago: Glen Campbell Reveals His Alzheimer’s Diagnosis

On June 22, 2011, Campbell's fans learned that the iconic singer had been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease.

67 Years Ago: Elvis Presley Earns First No. 1 Hit With ‘I Forgot to Remember to Forget’

On Feb. 25, 1956, Presley earned his first No. 1 hit with "I Forgot to Remember to Forget."

49 Years Ago: Dolly Parton, Porter Wagoner End Their Musical Partnership

On Feb. 19, 1974, Parton announced her split from Wagoner, after more than seven years of performing together.

57 Years Ago: Dolly Parton’s Debut Album Is Released

On Feb. 13, 1967, 'Hello, I'm Dolly' was released.

61 Years Ago: Loretta Lynn Signs With Decca Records

On Sept. 3, 1961, Lynn signed with Decca Records.

66 Years Ago: Elvis Presley Bombs in Las Vegas Debut

On this day (April 23) in 1956, Presley made his debut in Las Vegas, where his performance was not well received.

51 Years Ago: Glen Campbell Earns a No. 1 Hit With ‘Galveston’

On April 19, 1969, Campbell earned a No.1 hit with "Galveston."

51 Years Ago: Lynn Anderson’s ‘Rose Garden’ Album Hits No. 1

On March 18, 1971, Anderson's 'Rose Garden' album hit No. 1, and stayed there for 14 weeks.

Dolly Parton Reflects on Her Cross-Generational Success: ‘That Makes Me Feel Good’

"I think they feel like they know me because I’ve been around so long."

98 Years Ago: The Grand Ole Opry Begins Broadcasting

Nov. 28, 1925, was an historic day for country music.

36 Years Ago: Anne Murray Becomes the First Female Country Artist to Earn a Triple-Platinum Album

On Oct. 16, 1987, Murray made history in country music.

53 Years Ago: Johnny Cash’s ‘Sunday Morning Coming Down’ Hits No. 1

On Oct. 10, 1970, Cash's "Sunday Morning Coming Down" landed at No. 1.