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 Joins the Grand Ole Opry

On Oct. 6, 1990, Brooks was inducted into the Grand Ole Opry.

20 Years Ago: Alan Jackson, Jimmy Buffett Hit No. 1 With ‘It’s Five O’Clock Somewhere’

On Aug. 9, 2003, Jackson and Buffett hit No. 1 with "It's Five O'Clock Somewhere," from Jackson's 'Greatest Hits II' album.

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."

43 Years Ago: George Jones’ ‘He Stopped Loving Her Today’ Hits No. 1

On July 5, 1980, Jones earned a No. 1 hit with "He Stopped Loving Her Today."

32 Years Ago: Trisha Yearwood Releases Her Debut Album

On July 2, 1991, Yearwood released her self-titled debut album.

22 Years Ago: Chet Atkins Dies

On June 30, 2001, Atkins passed away. He was 77 years old at the time of his death.

21 Years Ago: The Chicks’ ‘Fly’ Certified Diamond

On June 25, 2002, the Chicks achieved a career milestone that only a few country artists have.

28 Years Ago: Shania Twain’s ‘The Woman in Me’ Goes Platinum

On June 22, 1995, Twain earned her first platinum album with her sophomore record, 'The Woman in Me'.

12 Years Ago: Glen Campbell Reveals His Alzheimer’s Diagnosis

On June 22, 2011, Campbell's fans learned that the iconic singer had been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease.

17 Years Ago: Taylor Swift’s ‘Tim McGraw’ Is Released

On June 19, 2006, Swift's debut single, "Tim McGraw," was released.