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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

Taylor Swift Announces 2020 Lover Festivals

Taylor Swift definitely has big plans for 2020. The superstar announced starting her own run of Lover Festivals.

A ’70s Classic Hit “Love Is The Answer” by England Dan & John Ford Coley

"Love is the Answer" for people who choose other's happiness more than their own. It was popularized by England Dan & John Ford Coley in the 1970s.

Taylor Swift Joins ‘The Voice’ Season 17 as a ‘Mega Mentor’

Buckle up, folks! The 17th season of The Voice is going to be one epic ride with both Gwen Stefani and Taylor Swift coming back to the show!

Let God Take Control of Your Life

Darkness consumes this world but if we let God take control of our life, the light will shine through it.

Introducing Yola, a Rising British Country Singer Dubbed as “The Queen of Country Soul”

Yola is a British singer who is praised right now for her different take on country music. In fact, she is dubbed by some major organizations as "The Queen of Country Soul."

Watch: Mother Sings Worship Song “Give Me Jesus” to Her Lovely Baby

Today we witness an inspirational video of a mother who serenades her son with the song "Give Me Jesus."

Jason Aldean Returns with an Exciting 2020 We Back Tour Dates

Country superstar Jason Aldean has announced details for his headlining We Back Tour. It is slated to start on January, following the release of the star's upcoming studio album, title 9. 

The Judds’ Classic Hit with a Great Message, “Love can Build a Bridge”

The Judds were the best mother-daughter duo of the '90s because of their influence on country music known for great songs.

“I Lost It:” A Single from Kenny Chesney’s Album, Greatest Hits

"I Lost It" is a song popularized by American country music artist Kenny Chesney. Upon the release of the song, it received positive feedback from country fans and music artists.

Boyce Avenue Covers Brett Young’s Hit Single “In Case You Didn’t Know”

Boyce Avenue covered Brett Young's hit single "In Case You Didn't Know." The group's version is featured on their YouTube channel.

Celebrating Hank Williams’ Legacy on his Birthday

Today is the day when country legend Hank Williams was born. He may have lived a short life but his contribution to the country music industry is incomparable.

Ken Burns’ “Country Music” Highlights Women

Ken Burns' "Country Music" is an epic film about Country's origins, and it sets its spotlight on diversity, and country's women. 

Chris LeDoux’s Son Ned LeDoux to Drop New Album this November

If you are looking for a song that transports you back to the past then Ned LeDoux has got your back. This cowboy is ready to release his sophomore album this coming November 6.

Is Dolly Parton Retiring?

The world may not be ready for the time when Dolly Parton finally decides to retire.

“You Can Always Come Home:” A Song Inspired by Jackson’s Experience

"You Can Always Come Home" is a ballad song inspired by Alan Jackson's personal experience. As he became a father, he realizes the words told by his father.

Rosanne Cash Opens up About Johnny Cash’s Drug Use and Affair

Rosanne Cash gets candid with an interview with PEOPLE about her father Johnny Cash's struggles with addiction, and how his infidelity affected the family. 

“Faded Love:” A Sentimental Song about Lost Love by Bob Wills

"Faded Love" is a deep ballad song that talks about lost love. It was popularized by Bob Wills in the 1950s.

Kylie Rae Harris Honored at Celebration of Life Service

Kylie Rae Harris was mourned by her loved ones gathered together at Prestonwood Baptist Church in Plano, Texas. 

Eric Clapton’s “My Father’s Eyes” Talks about a Father and Son Relationship

Eric Clapton's song "My Father's Eyes" is inspired by his relationship with his father. He grew up without knowing who his real father was.

Celebrating Bill Monroe’s, The Father of Bluegrass, 108th Birthday

Happy birthday to the Father of Bluegrass music, Bill Monroe. He grew up to be one of the biggest influences in bluegrass music.

Rory Feek Comes Back with a New Emotional Series

Grammy award-winning singer-songwriter and New York Times bestselling author Rory Feek is taking on a new direction to share the life of his beautiful family. 

Jeff Bezos Helps Nashville Public Schools by Providing Financial Assistance

Jeff Bezos, currently the richest man in the world, puts his money to good use. He is supporting 24 public schools for the Amazon Future Engineer program.

“Baby Now That I’ve Found You:” A Sweet Rendition by Alison Krauss

"Baby Now That I've Found You:" A Sweet Rendition by Alison Krauss. Her version of the song became a country hit single in the '90s.

Vince Gill says Ken Burns’ ‘Country Music’ is Profound and Honest

Vince Gill is definitely a fan of Ken Burns' upcoming Country Music documentary series.

Kelly Clarkson’s Performs of “9 to 5” on Her New Show

The Kelly Clarkson show just started airing on September 9, 2019. In this clip, the singer is seen performing Dolly Parton's classic hit "9 to 5."

Country Music Artists Gather for Hurricane Dorian Benefit Concert

After Hurricane Dorian, the country music community and its artists work together and come up with a way to help.

Exclusive: Jenny Leigh Miller and her “American Heart” Premiere

Jenny Leigh Miller is an up-and-coming country artist who wants to share her own brand of country music. Here's our interview with her!

Americana Music Awards 2019: Album of the Year Winner

The much-awaited Americana Music Awards is finally here and the winner of this year's Album of the Year is John Prine's The Tree of Forgiveness.

I’m With Her Wins Duo/Group of the Year at the 2019 Americana Music Awards

The 2019 Americana Music Awards was one heck of an awards show! The women reign supreme this year, and that includes the winners of the Duo/Group of the Year: I'm With Her!

Is the Feud Still On? Carrie Underwood Snubs Kelly Clarkson’s show Invite

Carrie Underwood reportedly turned down a special invite to Kelly Clarkson's newest talk show. This move is definitely fueling the flame.