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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32 Years Ago: Dottie West Dies
On Sept. 4, 1991, the country music community was in mourning.
46 Years Ago: Johnny Cash Receives Honorary Doctorate Degree
On May 8, 1976, "the Man in Black" received an honorary doctorate degree from National University in San Diego, Calif.
40 Years Ago: Willie Nelson’s ‘Always on My Mind’ Hits No. 1
On May 8, 1982, Nelson's version of "Always on My Mind" hit No. 1 on the charts.
51 Years Ago: John Denver’s ‘Take Me Home, Country Roads’ Is Released
On April 12, 1971, "Take Me Home, Country Roads" was released as a single.
Review: Reba McEntire Thrills With Hits, New Gospel Songs at Ryman Auditorium
Reba McEntire thrilled the crowd at her matinee performance at Nashville's Ryman Auditorium on Wednesday (Feb. 15).
77 Years Ago: Lester Flatt and Earl Scruggs Make Their Grand Ole Opry Debut
Dec. 8, 1945, was an historic day for country music.
17 Years Ago: Taylor Swift Makes Her Grand Ole Opry Debut
On Sept. 1, 2006, Swift made her debut on the Grand Ole Opry.
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."
36 Years Ago: Dollywood Opens in Pigeon Forge, Tenn.
On July 16, 1986, Parton opened her theme park, Dollywood, in Pigeon Forge, Tenn.
Dolly Parton ‘Wasn’t Really Planning to Do a Tour’ in 2016
Dolly Parton admits that she wasn't planning on touring in 2016 and explains why she decided to hit the road after all.
31 Years Ago: Reba McEntire’s Band Members Die in Plane Crash
On March 16, 1991, McEntire lost seven of her band members, plus her tour manager, in a fatal airplane crash.
Dolly Parton Plans Massive 2016 Tour, Double Album
Dolly Parton has announced plans for a 2016 tour, as well as a new double album.