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Arden Lambert

Arden Lambert

Arden Lambert covers breaking country music news for Country Thang Daily. If it just happened in country music, Arden is on it.

Arden Lambert covers what is happening in country music right now: the announcements, the award shows, the new releases, and the stories that have fans talking.

What Arden Covers

  • Breaking news from country’s biggest stars
  • The CMA, ACM, and CMT Awards, the Grammys, and other big nights
  • New songs, albums, tours, and residencies
  • Life updates from the artists fans follow, from weddings and babies to health news
  • Country stars on TV, from The Voice to American Idol

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Arden's Track Record

Updated automatically from published stories.

4,876stories written for Country Thang Daily
2024writing for CTD since June 2024
1,173Stars stories 1,100Songs & Music stories 886Legends & Classics stories

Artists Arden Covers Most

Number of stories per artist.

Dolly Parton208
Reba McEntire125
Keith Urban122
Carrie Underwood121
Willie Nelson121

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Latest Stories

Marty Robbins’ Son Honors His Father With “Big Iron” Tribute

Ronny Robbins is the son of the legendary country singer Marty Robbins. Ronny performed his father's hit song "Big Iron" on Country’s Family Reunion.

Home Free Gave “How Great Thou Art” An Impressive Acapella Remake

Home Free vocals' delivered another soul moving rendition of a classic gospel tune, "How Great Thou Art." Listen and appreciate God's greatness even more.

Willie Nelson’s “Always On My Mind” Will Always Be One of His Greatest Hits

Willie Nelson's "Always On My Mind" renders that concealing your love is a total regret in the end. This would then a reminder to each and every one of us.

Just After 2 Years, Colbie Caillat Leaves ‘Gone West’

Just several months from its debut album release, “Gone West” seems to be heading to a close. This was after the official statement of pop/country artist Colbie Caillat that she would be leaving the group.

Luke Bryan Takes on the 100 Country Songs in 10 minutes Challenge

A popular 100 country songs in 10 minutes challenge has been going on online for quite a while, and big-shot country music artists are roaring to go and take their shot in it including Luke Bryan.

Did You Know “Always on My Mind” Has Been Recorded Over 300 Times?

Did you know that there are over three-hundred recorded releases of "Always on My Mind" in different versions by dozens of performers?

Luke Bryan Gets Mushy Over Son’s 10th Birthday Surprise

As diehard country fans, you probably have heard of Luke Bryan’s “Build Me a Daddy." When his youngest son Tate turned 10 this August 11, watch how this macho daddy turns emotional mushy because of his son's birthday surprise.

The Williams Twins Reaction to Dolly Parton’s “Jolene” Will Put a Smile on Your Face

Recently, the Williams twins published a new episode that featured Dolly Parton’s 1973 hit “Jolene.” When the song started playing, their reaction was more than interesting.

‘A Song to Remember’ by A Thousand Horses is Your Quintessential Heartbreak Anthem

'A Song to Remember' will definitely be something that will stick as mother nature sets the gloomy mood for 'A Thousand Horses' new music video.

Ricky Van Shelton and Dolly Parton’s Jaw-dropping Duet of “Rockin’ Years”

"Rockin' Years" was written by Floyd Parton and recorded as a duet by Ricky Van Shelton and Dolly Parton. It was released on February 4, 1991.

Watch This Rare Footage of Patsy Cline’s First National TV Appearance

Even today, over six decades years later, Patsy Cline's TV debut is still mesmerizing.

Did You Know “If Tomorrow Never Comes” Was Garth Brooks’ First Country Hit?

Garth Brooks scored his first No. 1 single on the US Billboard Country Singles chart with "If Tomorrow Never Comes."

Join Shania Twain in Her 1995 Nostalgia

Recently, Shania Twain expressed on social media her grief in this quarantine season as she reminisces her 1995 year. Her piece comes with a still shot for her ‘Any Man of Mine’ single

‘What She Wants Tonight,’ Another Steamy Tune by Luke Bryan

With his charismatic stage presence, we could all be assured that Luke Bryan has great music in store for us. But nothing can be more eye-catching than “What She Wants Tonight."

Flashback To George Jones & Tammy Wynette’s “Golden Ring” Classic Duet

When George Jones and Tammy Wynette came together for the "Golden Ring" duet, music fans all over the world can't help but be thrilled.

Swoon Over Conway Twitty’s Performance of “I See the Want To in Your Eyes”

“I See the Want in Your Eyes” earned Conway Twitty his eleventh No. 1 song on the Billboard Country chart. Mischa Scorer and Wayne Carson wrote the song.

Alison Krauss Did a Haunting Rendition of “Ghost In This House”

Listening to this Alison Krauss' “Ghost In This House” gives me both the horror and surprise. I think of all the people living alone, without anyone to take care of them. However, the lyrics apply to both a loss from a break-up, and death. 

It’s a Global Broadcast with Ryman Auditorium Going Live on August 14

The Ryman Auditorium is no longer exclusive to the people of Tennessee. It became available to the world in just a click of a button.

Cassadee Pope’s Acoustic Album ‘Rise and Shine’ Sets Us Seeing Where She’s Going

After releasing her most recent album "Rise and Shine" on Friday (August 7), let us catch up to one of the brightest stars in country music today, Cassadee Pope.

Remember When Toby Keith and Daughter Performed Duet of “Mockingbird”?

In 2004, country music star Toby Keith and his daughter Krystal Keith performed a duet of the 1963 pop hit "Mockingbird" during the CMT Awards night.

Chill to ‘Beer and Sunshine’ by Darius Rucker

Let's skip all the dramas, sit back, and binge on Darius Rucker's 'Beer and Sunshine.'

Jameson Rodgers: Rising Country Star Who Got Luke Combs for a Fan

Jameson Rodgers will be celebrating his 10th year since he has transferred to Nashville back in August 2010. At the same time, he is celebrating his biggest break yet, his single “Some Girls” which continually rises to the top 15 of the Top 15 radio singles.

Travis Tritt Expressed His Grief in “Here’s A Quarter, Call Someone Who Cares”

Released on May 7, 1991, "Here's a Quarter (Call Someone Who Cares)" was written by Tritt. He recorded it for his album, It's All About to Change.

Waylon Jennings Sang About An Unbearable Heartbreak In “Amanda”

"Amanda" was a song actually made for Waylon Jennings, Don Williams was just fortunate to have known about it and he recorded it back in 1973.

Alan Jackson’s “Softly And Tenderly” Is The Perfect Song For All The Weary

The hymn, then and now, are being sung in churches and religious events. The utmost interpretation we can perhaps narrate is Alan Jackson’s. Moreover, the song would like to tell us the existence of Jesus.

Trace Adkins Honored Servicemen and Women With “Till The Last Shot’s Fired”

The song is written from the perspective of a dead soldier. According to Adkins, it gives a possible picture of what soldiers will go through if they die.

Flashback to “Man of Constant Sorrow” by the Fictional Band Soggy Bottom Boys

"Man of Constant Sorrow" is, without a doubt, the most unexpected hit of the 21st century. Thanks to The Soggy Bottom Boys, who gave this gift to country fans and country radio.

Olivia Barker Carries On Sara Evans’ Legacy, Nails Alison Krauss’ Song

Sara Evans's daughter, Olivia Barker has just become the promising proponent for the revival of Alison Krauss’s '90s hits.

Why People Can’t Stop Listening to Priscilla Block

Here are some reasons why you should be tuning in to Priscilla Block's upcoming singles.