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.

67 Years Ago: Elvis Presley Earns First No. 1 Hit With ‘I Forgot to Remember to Forget’

On Feb. 25, 1956, Presley earned his first No. 1 hit with "I Forgot to Remember to Forget."

36 Years Ago: Willie Nelson’s ‘Red Headed Stranger’ Film Premieres

On Feb. 19, 1987, Nelson's movie 'Red Headed Stranger' premiered in Austin, Texas.

49 Years Ago: Dolly Parton, Porter Wagoner End Their Musical Partnership

On Feb. 19, 1974, Parton announced her split from Wagoner, after more than seven years of performing together.

Top 10 Waylon Jennings Songs

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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.

36 Years Ago: Anne Murray Becomes the First Female Country Artist to Earn a Triple-Platinum Album

On Oct. 16, 1987, Murray made history in country music.

51 Years Ago: Loretta Lynn Becomes the First Woman to Win Entertainer of the Year at the CMA Awards

On Oct. 16, 1972, Lynn became the first woman to win a CMA for Entertainer of the Year.

43 Years Ago: Johnny Cash Is Inducted Into the Country Music Hall of Fame

On Oct. 13, 1980, Cash was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame.

69 Years Ago: Elvis Presley Bombs on the Grand Ole Opry

Presley wasn't swayed by discouragement, and it's a good thing.

31 Years Ago: Alan Jackson Scores His First No. 1 Hit

Jackson earned his first No. 1 hit on March 9, 1991, with the song "I'd Love You All Over Again," from his freshman 'Here in the Real World' album.