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.

33 Years Ago: Garth Brooks Earns First No. 1 With ‘If Tomorrow Never Comes’

Dec. 9, 1989, is a day that Brooks will undoubtedly never forget.

19 Years Ago: Toby Keith Hits No. 1 With ‘Courtesy of the Red, White and Blue’

On July 20, 2002, Keith earned his ninth No. 1 single with his tune "Courtesy of the Red, White and Blue (The Angry American)."

36 Years Ago: George Strait Hits No. 1 With ‘All My Ex’s Live in Texas’

On July 11, 1987, Strait took over the No. 1 spot on the charts with his single "All My Ex's Live in Texas."

22 Years Ago: Tim McGraw Earns Honorary Doctorate

On May 12, 2001, McGraw earned an honorary doctorate degree from the University of Louisiana at Monroe.

27 Years Ago: Steve Wariner Joins the Grand Ole Opry

On May 11, 1996, Wariner was inducted into the Grand Ole Opry.

32 Years Ago: Taylor Swift Is Born in Reading, Pa.

Happy birthday, T. Swift!

A Look Back at Jason Aldean and Brittany Kerr’s Relationship [PICTURES]

Throughout their relationship, Aldean and Kerr have been spotted together in plenty of sweet pictures, both at awards shows and other public appearances and on social media.

17 Years Ago: Miranda Lambert’s ‘Kerosene’ Goes Gold

On March 6, 2006, Lambert earned her first gold single.

44 Years Ago: Jason Aldean Is Born in Macon, Ga.

Happy birthday, Jason!

22 Years Ago: ‘O Brother, Where Art Thou?’ Soundtrack Goes Gold

On Feb. 9, 2001, the soundtrack for 'O Brother, Where Art Thou?' was certified gold, for sales of 500,000 units.

61 Years Ago: Garth Brooks Is Born in Tulsa, Okla.

Happy birthday, Garth!

13 Years Ago: The Band Perry Hit No. 1 With ‘If I Die Young’

Dec. 13, 2010, was an unforgettable day for the Band Perry