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.

56 Years Ago: The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum Opens

On April 1, 1967, the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum opened in Nashville, Tenn.

42 Years Ago: Rosanne Cash Earns First No. 1 Single With ‘Seven Year Ache’

On May 23, 1981, Cash earned her first No. 1 hit with "Seven Year Ache."

53 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.

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."

Performers and Presenters Announced for 8th Annual ACM Honors

The eighth annual ACM Honors are less than a month away, and now we know who will be performing and presenting during the ceremony.