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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

Barbara Mandrell Quietly Disappeared From Country Music and Now We Know Exactly Why

Barbara Mandrell vanished from country music at the peak of her career. Now we finally know why, and the truth is more powerful than any goodbye.

NFL Boss Shuts Down Petition to Replace Bad Bunny with George Strait for 2026 Halftime Show

NFL fans launched a petition to replace Bad Bunny with George Strait at the 2026 Super Bowl, but Commissioner Roger Goodell refused and stood firm on the pop star's halftime slot.

Keith Urban Seemingly Takes Dig at Nicole Kidman Marriage With “Soul-Sucking Routine” Track on The Road

Keith Urban performs "Straight Line," a song about breaking free from a soul-sucking routine, just before his divorce from Nicole Kidman, and fans are connecting the dots.

Blake Shelton Reportedly Offers His Support to Keith Urban Amid High-Profile Divorce

Blake Shelton offers support to Keith Urban during his divorce, while insiders say Nicole Kidman feels betrayed by the silence from Nashville friends she once trusted.

Source Says Nicole Kidman Would Take Keith Urban Back “in a Heartbeat” Despite the Split

Nicole Kidman may have filed for divorce from Keith Urban, but insiders say she would take him back in a heartbeat and still sees him as the love of her life.

Alan Jackson Apologizes to Heartbroken Fans Who Missed Out on His Sold-Out Final Show

Alan Jackson's final show sold out in hours and left fans heartbroken. The country legend apologized and promised his farewell would be worth every second.

Keith Urban Loses It Mid-Show After a Fan Says Her Name and It’s One He’ll Never Forget

Keith Urban collapsed on stage in Nashville after a fan told him her name was Nicole. The crowd erupted, and the moment turned into pure country gold.

Kenny Chesney Calls Country Music Hall of Fame Induction a Moment That Will Live in His Soul Forever

Kenny Chesney got emotional as he was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame and finally let the spotlight hit him after decades of chasing the dream.

’90s Country Music Legend Mark Chesnutt Ends Up Hospitalized Right Before His Louisiana Show

Mark Chesnutt was hospitalized just hours before opening for Alabama in Baton Rouge, marking another health scare after heart surgery and a long battle with addiction.

Lara Trump Offers to Perform at the Turning Point USA Super Bowl Halftime Show

Lara Trump volunteered to perform at Turning Point USA's upcoming All-American Halftime Show after criticizing the NFL's decision to feature Bad Bunny in 2026.

Gretchen Wilson Says Men in Today’s Country Music Are Sissies and Need to Toughen Up

Gretchen Wilson told Taste of Country Nights host Evan Paul that today's country men are too timid and need to toughen up because real cowboys don't ask permission.

Gretchen Wilson Says Keith Urban Caught Her Off Guard While Filming Their New TV Show

Gretchen Wilson says Keith Urban's work ethic on the set of The Road changed everything for her. She walked in curious and left completely inspired.

George Strait Will Headline Massive One-Night Death Valley Show With Cody Johnson in 2026

George Strait will return to Clemson's Death Valley for a one-night-only 2026 show with Cody Johnson and Wyatt Flores, marking his first concert there in 27 years.

Kelsea Ballerini Opens Up About Leaving the 2025 ACM Awards With Nothing and Crying Herself to Sleep

Kelsea Ballerini revealed she cried herself to sleep after leaving the 2025 ACM Awards empty-handed, but says she's redefining success and finding peace beyond trophies.

Maggie Baugh Allegedly Removed From Keith Urban’s Tour Amid Ongoing Affair Rumors

Keith Urban has reportedly dropped guitarist Maggie Baugh from his tour amid affair rumors following his split from Nicole Kidman, sparking major buzz in country music.

Keith Urban’s Upcoming Show in Greenville Has Been Canceled Ahead of the Scheduled Date

Keith Urban canceled his Greenville concert after being diagnosed with laryngitis, assuring fans he will return soon as doctors expect a full recovery before his Nashville show.

Fans Call Ticket Prices for Alan Jackson’s Final Show Ridiculous as Wait Times Stretch for Hours

Fans were left frustrated as Alan Jackson's final show tickets caused long waits, website crashes, and sky-high prices, with seats selling out within hours.

Alan Jackson’s Final Show Sells Out 55,000 Tickets Instantly and Crashes the Website Within Minutes

Alan Jackson's final show at Nashville's Nissan Stadium sold out all 55,000 tickets within minutes, crashing the SeatGeek website as fans rushed to see his last performance.

Carrie Underwood and Amy Grant to Headline the Opry’s Annual Breast Cancer Awareness Night

Carrie Underwood and Amy Grant will headline the Opry's seventeenth annual Opry Goes Pink, uniting Nashville in song and support for breast cancer awareness this October.

George Strait’s 2026 Announcement Teaser Has Fans Hoping for a Reunion Tour With Country Legends

George Strait teased a 2026 announcement with a vintage tour poster, sparking fan speculation that the King of Country may reunite with legends like Tim McGraw.

Miranda Lambert Shares the One Thing She Most Admires in Husband Brendan McLoughlin

Miranda Lambert opens up about her marriage, revealing that honesty is the quality she admires most in her husband, Brendan McLoughlin, after nearly seven years together.

Post Malone Concert Turns Tragic as 23-Year-Old Fan Dies in Festival Accident in Utah

A 23-year-old fan, Ava Ahlander, tragically died in a freak accident at Utah's Redwest Music Festival while attending to see Post Malone, leaving family and fans heartbroken.

Clint Black to Receive 2025 BMI Icon Award at the 73rd Annual Country Celebration in Nashville

Clint Black will receive the 2025 BMI Icon Award in Nashville, honoring his legendary songwriting career, timeless hits, and lasting impact on country music.

Alleged Mass Shooter’s Lawsuit Against Kellie Pickler Over CMT Awards Poisoning Claim Dismissed

A judge dismissed an alleged North Carolina mass shooter's bizarre lawsuit accusing Kellie Pickler of poisoning him at the CMT Awards, calling the claims delusional.

Petition to Replace Bad Bunny With George Strait at the Super Bowl Is Gaining Serious Momentum

Fans are rallying behind a petition to replace Bad Bunny with country legend George Strait at the 2026 Super Bowl, saying the King of Country better represents America.

These 6 Performers Feel Tailor Made for Turning Point USA’s All-American Halftime Stage

As Turning Point USA preps its patriotic answer to the Super Bowl halftime show, these six artists bring the faith, freedom, and firepower to own the All-American stage.

Jelly Roll’s Dove Awards Speech Says It’s Time to Stop Talking and Start Showing Jesus

Jelly Roll turned the Dove Awards into a revival, urging believers to stop talking and start showing Jesus through action, compassion, and real everyday faith.

Keith Urban and Nicole Kidman’s Split Shocked Everyone, but the Signs Were Right There All Along

Keith Urban and Nicole Kidman's divorce stunned fans, but signs of their breakup were there all along, from career clashes to cold distance and quiet separations.

Nicole Kidman Talks About Surviving the Pain Following Her Split From Keith Urban

Nicole Kidman opens up about surviving heartbreak and finding strength after her painful split from Keith Urban, sharing raw truth about healing and moving forward.

Keith Urban Admits Touring Feels ‘Miserable’ Without Family and Divorce Made It Worse

Keith Urban admits touring feels lonely and miserable without his family, as his divorce from Nicole Kidman and onstage rumors make the road feel colder than ever.