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.

44 Years Ago: Alan Jackson Marries Denise Jackson

Happy anniversary to the Jacksons!

Dolly Parton Doesn’t Make New Year’s Resolutions

When Jan. 1 rolls around, people all over the world make their resolutions for the new year, but Parton isn't one of them.

52 Years Ago: Lynn Anderson’s ‘(I Never Promised You a) Rose Garden’ Hits No. 1

On Dec. 26, 1970, Anderson's single "(I Never Promised You a) Rose Garden" became her first No. 1 hit.

58 Years Ago: Glen Campbell Makes His First Appearance With the Beach Boys

Dec. 24, 1964, was an unforgettable day for Campbell.

43 Years Ago: Willie Nelson Makes His Film Debut in ‘The Electric Horseman’

Dec. 21, 1979, was a career-changing day for Nelson ...

36 Years Ago: Randy Travis Joins the Grand Ole Opry

Today is a monumental anniversary for Travis ...

19 Years Ago: Waylon Jennings Dies in Arizona

On Feb. 13, 2002, Jennings passed away in his sleep from complications from diabetes.

Florida Georgia Line: Chainsmokers Collaboration Is ‘a God Thing’ [LISTEN]

Florida Georgia Line discuss their collaboration with the Chainsmokers, "Last Day Alive."

36 Years Ago: Dollywood Opens in Pigeon Forge, Tenn.

On July 16, 1986, Parton opened her theme park, Dollywood, in Pigeon Forge, Tenn.