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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

Queen of Rockabilly Wanda Jackson’s “Growls” of Success

Dubbed as the "First Lady or Queen of Rockabilly," Wanda Lavonne Jackson's influence and contribution to the Country music's could not be understated.

Rediscover: George Strait as King of Country Music

George Strait dubbed as of King of Country Music has proven that purists like him create lasting legacies.

Chris Stapleton: One of Country Music’s Ultimate Star!

From a Travis Tritt fan to a songwriter and the SteelDrivers band's front man, let's revisit Chris Stapleton's journey to stardom.

10 Guilty Pleasure Country Songs to Indulge In

Guilty pleasure, a sort of shame that we all have, it comes in many different forms and manifests in many different ways.

John Moreland’s “East October” Has a Strong Nostalgia Vibes

Finally a new release! John Moreland's upcoming album LP5 is surely filled with amazing songs like "East October."

Dolly Parton Talks About a Possible Sequel for 9 to 5 and more on The View

Dolly Parton starred in the 1980 movie "9 to 5" together with Lily Tomlin and Jane Fonda. What do you think of a sequel?

“Faraway Look:” Yola’s Grammy-nominated Song

Yola Carter has been making waves with the release of her debut album Walk Through Fire this year. Check out her new song "Faraway Look" now!

Alan Jackson Sings about The Power of Love in “When Somebody Loves You”

Alan Jackson released his ninth album When Somebody Loves You in 2000 where it peaked at No.1 on the US Country Chart on this day.

John Moreland and the Melancholy of “Hang Me in the Tulsa County Stars”

In this incredibly wild journey, John Moreland has always been a constant reminder to me what a writer really looks like.

Willie Nelson and his Rendition of “Cowboys are Secretly Fond of Each Other”

Willie Nelson is truly an open-minded artist when he decided to cover a song that is not usually favored by the country crowd. Check out his song about cowboys.

Dolly Parton’s 50th Anniversary Show at the Opry to Air on NBC

Dolly Parton is certainly queen! Watch out for her 50th-anniversary show soon!

Listen to Gene Autry’s Classic Hit “Be Honest With Me”

Gene Autry is everyone’s favorite singing cowboy. He is a trailblazer and a very accomplished artist of his time.

Mercy and Grace Validate The Love of God

Mercy and grace go hand in hand with each other. They are the heart of the Christian Gospel.

Toby Keith’s Latest Single “That’s Country Bro”

Toby Keith released "That's Country Bro" from his latest compilation album.

RuPaul says that Dolly Parton is the Most Fabulous Person in the World

Drag superstar and supermodel, RuPaul is a huge fan of Dolly Parton and it shows. 

Forgiveness: 3 Basic Facts We Need to be Reminded About

Forgiveness deeply rooted in faith. In the Bible, it is highly emphasized. It is something that we want to receive but most of us hesitate to give.

Trace Adkins’ 1996 Hit “Every Light in the House”

When you hear Trace Adkins' "Every Light in the House," you'll just want to root for the guy and hope that the girl will come back to him.

James Otto and 6 Of His Wonderful Songs

James Otto holds some huge hits that we keep playing through the years. His muscular voice gained the attention of millions of fans. Here are 6 of his songs.

Lauren Daigle is AMA’s Favorite Inspirational Artist

Lauren Daigle remains the darling of both the press and the crowd for her 3rd win as AMA’s “Favorite Artist for Contemporary/Inspirational.”

“Speechless” By Dan + Shay Wins Favorite Song Country Award

"Speechless" by Dan And Shay won the Favorite Song Country Award on this year's AMA. It has been a staple in the music airwaves since its release.

Don Gibson’s Captivating Hit “Oh Lonesome Me”

Don Gibson successfully immortalized this song as one of the classic break-up songs in country music history.

Darius Rucker And His Awesome Song “If I Told You”

Darius Rucker first entered the Country music Industry in May 2008. One of his notable songs is " If I Told You" which for him has a personal connection.

“I’m Standing On The Solid Rock ” and Jennings Harold Lane

"I'm Standing On The Solid Rock " is a song that celebrates God's strength and his ability to safeguard his people.

UPDATE: The Complete List of Nominees for the 2020 Grammy Awards

The full list of nominees for the 2020 Grammy awards is finally here!

Shania Twain’s Inspiring Single “Life’s About to Get Good”

Shania Twain's song "Life's About to Get Good" was released in June 15 2017 as a single from her album Now. This track was produced by Ron Aniello, Matthew Koma, and Shania Twain.

Carrie Underwood Releases a Brand New Music Video for “Drinking Alone”

Nothing can stop Carrie Underwood from making great songs and videos. She recently released a music video for her single "Drinking Alone."

Ashley McBryde Announces 2020 “One Night Standards Tour”

Fresh off of her CMA Awards win for New Artist of the Year, Ashley McBryde announced she will hit the road in 2020 for her One Night Standards Tour.

“The Older I Get” and 3 Honest Reasons Why We Have Fewer Friends As We Get Older

The Older I Get, I realize that friends are important in our lives. Fulfilling friendships play a major role in our physical and emotional well-being.

Tanya Tucker Leads 2020 Country Grammy Nominees

Nominees for the 62nd Grammy Awards were announced Wednesday morning, with Tanya Tucker leading among country performers.

Tauren Wells’ “God’s Not Done with You” Gives Hope

Tauren Wells' "God's Not Done with You" reminds us that every pain we feel has its purpose and the only thing we can do is to trust Him.