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
Eli Young Band Talk CMA Award Nomination: ‘We’ve Worked Really Hard to Get Here’
The Eli Young Band are nominated once again for a CMA Award for Vocal Group of the Year, a category they've been named in every year since 2012 but have yet to win. But the four-man group says being nominated really is validation enough.
Little Big Town, Kenny Rogers to Honor ‘Star-Spangled Banner’
Little Big Town and Kenny Rogers are part of an all-star event this Saturday (Sept. 13) honoring the 200th anniversary of the 'Star-Spangled Banner.'
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 si…
Glen Campbell’s Final Song to Be Released This Month
The final song Glen Campbell recorded, 'I'm Not Gonna Miss You,' will be released later this month. The poignant tune, which Campbell penned with singer and producer Julian Raymond, is a fitting farewell to a legendary career.
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.
Sheryl Crow, RaeLynn, Jana Kramer and Others Launch Hunger Action Month
It was one of the most star-studded events in Nashville, and it was all for a worthwhile cause. Sheryl Crow and Jana Kramer, along with rapper 50 Cent, joined forces at the Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee, in partnership with Feeding America, on Tuesday (Sept. 9) to participate in the f…
Hank Williams Biopic Update: Elizabeth Olsen Joins Cast, Hank III Shares His Thoughts
The Hank Williams biopic 'I Saw the Light' just got a lot more star power. 'The Avengers' star Elizabeth Olsen has signed on to play Williams' wife, Audrey Mae. Olsen will join Tom Hiddleston in the film, which is expected to start shooting in Louisiana next month.
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 …
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.
Kellie Pickler to Release Pink Vinyl for Breast Cancer Awareness
Kellie Pickler has been a vocal supporter of breast cancer awareness and research, even shaving her head in solidarity with her friend Summer, who was diagnosed with the disease in 2012. Now, she is releasing her latest album, 'The Woman I Am,' on pink vinyl on Sept. 30, with proceeds goin…
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.
Oak Ridge Boys’ Richard Sterban’s Mother Dies
Oak Ridge Boys band member Richard Sterban's mother, Victoria Sterban, passed away on Sept. 1. She was 94 years old.