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
52 Years Ago: Merle Haggard’s ‘Okie From Muskogee’ Album Hits No. 1
On May 22, 1970, 'Okie From Muskogee' hit No. 1 on the charts.
70 Years Ago: George Strait Is Born in Poteet, Texas
Happy birthday, George!
67 Years Ago: Kix Brooks Is Born in Shreveport, La.
Happy birthday to him!
40 Years Ago: Willie Nelson’s ‘Always on My Mind’ Hits No. 1
On May 8, 1982, Nelson's version of "Always on My Mind" hit No. 1 on the charts.
45 Years Ago: Eric Church Is Born in Granite Falls, N.C.
Happy birthday, EC!
55 Years Ago: Tim McGraw Is Born in Delhi, La.
Happy birthday, Tim!
36 Years Ago: The Judds’ ‘Why Not Me’ Is Certified Platinum
On April 25, 1986, the Judds' 'Why Not Me' album was certified platinum, for sales of one million copies.
31 Years Ago: Garth Brooks Wins a Record Six Times at the ACM Awards
On April 24, 1991, Brooks set an ACMs record
86 Years Ago: Glen Campbell Is Born in Delight, Ark.
Campbell would have turned 86 today.
16 Years Ago: Jo Dee Messina Runs the Boston Marathon
On April 17, 2006, Messina ran the Boston Marathon ... and completed the race, even after injuring her knee.