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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
Willie Nelson121
George Strait121

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Latest Stories

Aaron Watson’s Nostalgic “Country Radio” at the Grand Ole Pry

Aaron Watson has been in the industry for 20 years. It was June of this year when he released his own album entitled "Red Bandana."

Rewind: Alan Jackson and Jimmy Buffet’s Song was No. 1 in 2003

Today marks the day when Alan Jackson and Jimmy Buffet's song "It's Five O'Clock Somewhere" reached the top of the country chart.

“Dolly Parton’s America” Podcast Launches This Fall

The beloved country icon, actress, and philanthropist, Dolly Parton is going to be the subject of a podcast that will be launched this fall. 

Vince Gill and Paul Franklin Delivers a Great Performance of “A World Without Haggard” at the Opry

Vince Gill and Paul Franklin gave a stellar performance of "A World Without Haggard" at the Opry. Vince specifically wrote this track for Merle Haggard.

God Knows Us Better than We Know Ourselves

No matter how hard we try to pretend to be somebody else, God knows us better. He knows the real us.

Fox News had Something to Say about Kacey Musgraves’ Statement

Country artists have spoken out about the gruesome mass shootings. One of the strongest voices out there, Kacey Musgraves, caught the attention of conservative news network Fox news.

August 5 is Officially Dolly Parton Day as Declared by Mayor David Briley

Good news, country fans! Country legend Dolly Parton will now be celebrated every year because the Mayor of Nashville announced that August 5 will be Dolly Parton Day.

Listen: Wanda Jackson Performs “Hard Headed Woman”

Wanda Jackson is known to many as the “Queen of Rockabilly. And, she lives up to that name, even at age 80! She cites that her influences are primarily country, folk, jazz, and blues.

Ricky Skaggs’ “Somebody’s Praying” is a Track We Need Right Now

Amidst all the mass shootings that happened in the span of a week, America is in dire need of guidance. This Ricky Skaggs-track is perfect for reflecting on the things that we should start doing.

Under the Influence of Classic Country: An Insight into Classic Country Music from Sheree Homer

Under the Influence of Classic Country offers a different perspective of the lives lived of the artists from the 1940s. Sheree Homer delivers 36 unique interviews of musicians in her latest book.

Wagoner’s “The Cold Hard Facts of Life” Will Make You Sad

"The Cold Hard Facts of Life" is a song that portrays infidelity. In the complicated world that we live in, what's your take on this song?

Brad Paisley Welcomes New Immigrants in the most American way on the Jimmy Kimmel Show

Brad Paisley once again showed his passionate side when he helped Jimmy Kimmel welcomed immigrants on a recent episode.

“Sing Me Back Home:” A Snapshot of a Prisoner’s Story

The song "Sing Me Back Home" was originally sung and written by Merle Haggard. It was written for his fellow prisoners in San Quentin State Prison.

Luke Combs Beats Randy Travis’ 1998 Record

Luke Combs holds different spots in the Billboard's Country Categories. All his six hit singles broke Randy Travis' Record. 

Listen to this Haunting Cover of Elvis Presley’s “Don’t”

Zoe Kravitz is giving us a haunting cover of this Elvis Presley classic. Her father is the well-known music legend Lenny Kravitz who does all genres of music in his songs. 

John Prine Releases Quirky Music Video for “Lonesome Friends of Science”

John Prine's newest song comes alive in his latest music video. His song "Lonesome Friends of Science" gets the animated treatment and the outcome is absolutely adorable.

Alan Jackson to His 3 Daughters: “You Can Always Come Home”

Alan Jackson is known for his songs that gives tribute to his family. He now shares a song for his beloved daughters to spread their wings. The song is entitled "You Can Always Come Home."

Kris Kristofferson’s “Good Christian Soldier” Discusses the Conflict of Religion and War

Kris Kristofferson has always written great songs throughout his career. His hits "Help Me Make It Through The Night" and "Sunday Morning Coming Down" are only a few of his well-written songs.

Today is Rodney Crowell’s Big Day, Happy 69th Birthday!

Rodney Crowell is known for his contributions to country music. His songs "After All This Time" and "Old Yellow Moon" were his best pieces that earned him two Grammy Awards.

A 1980s Classic Love Song “Never Thought That I Could Love” by Dan Hill

"Never Thought That I Could Love" is a song written and first recorded by Dan Hill. This classic hit brought success in Hill's career.

Listen to Donna Fargo’s Signature Song “The Happiest Girl in the Whole USA”

Donna Fargo was one of the few female breakout country artists of the '70s. She rose to fame with her most notable hit "The Happiest Girl in the Whole USA." 

Olivia Newton-John Diagnosed With Cancer

As she battles cancer for the third time, Olivia Newton-John is not sure how long she has to live, but the star isn't focused on that, saying, "Every day is a gift."

2017’s Love Song “The Rest of Our Life” By McGraw and Hill

"The Rest of Our Life" was recorded by American country artists Tim McGraw and Faith Hill. The chemistry between McGraw and Hill is truly admired by many country fans.

Keith Urban Releases New Song “We Were” with a One Shot Video

Keith Urban has been in the country music business for a while. One of the many reasons for this is his great songs and the way he connects with his fans.

Other Country Artists Speak Out About the Shooting in El Paso and Dayton

Other country artists are speaking out about the devastating mass shooting that has occurred over the weekend.

Dayton Shootout, Gunman’s Sister was Also a Victim

Connor Betts, 24, was the suspect in Dayton shootout. Among his victims were his sister, Megan Betts.  Find out more here.

Son Killed in the Worst Mass Shooting Of Chicago

America has been plagued with mass shootings left and right. Deadly shootings have already devastated the communities in Texas and Ohio and have reignited the call for gun reform. Meanwhile, Chicago has also experienced a tragedy of their own with yet another bloody weekend.

“Thanks a Lot” and “Who’s Gonna Take Your Garbage Out?”

Ernest Tubb's "Thanks a Lot" and "Who's Gonna Take Your Garbage Out?" were top hit songs in the year 1964 and 1969. Well, if you were the one who's going through a heartbreak, how would you take it?

“I Wouldn’t Be A Man:” A Single From Turner’s Album Haywire

"I Wouldn't Be a Man" is a song first recorded by Don Williams. Williams' version of the song became a country hit in the '80s. In 2010, the song has been recorded by Josh Turner.

Josh Turner’s “I Was There” Affirms our Strong Faith in the Lord

Josh Turner has always been a great country singer. We appreciate him more because of his gospel music especially when he released his album called "I Serve a Savior."