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
Taylor Swift Receives Multiple New Platinum Certifications
Taylor Swift is celebrating some new bling. According to the RIAA, the songstress has received several new platinum certifications, signifying sales in excess of one million units, for several of her previous hits.
Vince Gill to Receive BMI Icon Award
Vince Gill's iconic career will be celebrated with a prestigious honor in November. The singer-songwriter is the recipient of this year's BMI Icon Award at their annual awards ceremony on Nov. 4.
George Strait Calls CMA Entertainer of the Year Nomination ‘a Great Honor’
It's been quite a year for George Strait. The country music superstar wrapped up his sold-out farewell The Cowboy Rides Away Tour, starred in a two-hour TV special, 'George Strait: The Cowboy Rides Away' and will release his live album, 'The Cowboy Rides Away: Live from AT&T Stadium.' He's also nominated for his 83rd CMA Award, for Entertainer of the Year, capping off one of the most memorable years of his career.
Tim McGraw Releases ‘Overrated’ on iTunes
Tim McGraw has released another song, 'Overrated,' from his upcoming album, 'Sundown Heaven Town.' The tune, which is available on iTunes, is his response to people trying too hard to enjoy the finer things in life at the expense of their own happiness.
Blake Shelton to Headline Runaway Country Music Festival
Blake Shelton is running away, but there's no need to worry. The singer has been announced as a headliner for the fifth annual Runaway Country Music Festival in Melbourne, Fla., in March.
Willie Nelson’s Braids Among Items to Be Sold at Waylon Jennings’ Auction
Willie Nelson's famous braids will soon be available for purchase. The 'On the Road Again' singer's hair will be sold at an auction on Oct. 5, along with several other items owned by the late Waylon Jennings. Nelson gave Jennings' the hair after he cut it off in 1983 as a sign of support for his friend, when Jennings decided to become sober.
Josh Gracin Teases More New Material on Facebook
Josh Gracin is teasing his fans about even more new music. The former 'American Idol' contestant recently shared the lyrics to a new song, 'I Believe,' on his Facebook page.
Brandy Clark Responds to CMA Nods
Brandy Clark is a happy woman. The singer-songwriter received two CMA Awards nominations, for New Artist of the Year and Song of the Year for Kacey Musgraves' 'Follow Your Arrow.'
‘Nashville Songwriter’ Book to Be Released This Month
Ever wonder what the inspiration was behind some of country music's biggest hits? Well, now that information will be readily available. 'Nashville Songwriter: The Inside Stories Behind Country Music's Greatest Hits' will be released on Sept. 9 and includes the stories behind some some of country music's most-beloved tunes.
Del McCoury to Receive Berklee Honor
Bluegrass star Del McCoury will receive a special honor from the Berklee College of Music during his upcoming concert at the prestigious school.
Brad Paisley Talks Guitar Riffs
After pushing the boundaries of country music with his previous album, 'Wheelhouse,' Brad Paisley returned to his roots for 'Moonshine in the Trunk,' making an album that had his fans foremost in his mind.
Willie Nelson, Dolly Parton, Carrie Underwood Featured in Upcoming Foo Fighters Doc
The Foo Fighters already had a close country connection, as lead singer Dave Grohl worked with the Zac Brown Band on their latest album, 'The Grohl Sessions, Vol. 1,' but now the entire band is embracing the Nashville music scene.