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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

Lefty Frizzell Tells a Compelling Story on His Song “Long Black Veil”

How far would you go to protect a secret? Well, this Lefty Frizzell- track sheds light on the willingness of a person to die just to protect a secret. What kind of secret could make someone can sacrifice their life just to keep it hidden?

Willie Nelson’s “Family Bible” Speaks About His Grandmother’s love for Reading Bible

Willie Nelson's song "Family Bible" is inspired by his grandmother. Some music artist had recorded the song and was released.

John Prine Delivers a Powerful Message in His Song “God Only Knows”

John Prine is an amazing songwriter and it shows in all of the songs he has written. “God Only Knows”  is definitely one of them as the message would make you think differently about your faith. 

Brittney Howard Strives to “Stay High”

Alabama Shakes' frontwoman Brittany Howard has placed the band's project on hold while she pursues a new kind of flavor in her newest project: a solo album. We got our first taste of it with a feel-good music video featuring the lovable Terry Crews.

Adele Impersonates June Carter Cash and the Resemblance Is Uncanny

Adele is a huge country music fan, and it’s seen on her Instagram posts. Earlier this year, the queen of heartbreaking songs just posted a picture of her posing as the wife of legendary artist, Johnny Cash. 

Dolly Parton Surprises Everybody at the Newport Folk Festival

This weekend’s Newport Folk Festival had some country royalty gracing their stage! When Saturday, the 27th of July, rolled in the country queen herself, Dolly Parton showed up and graced everybody with extra sass and talent. 

Lovin’ the Outlaw Country: Bob Wills Is Still the King

Coming from the land of Texas, Jennings was the promulgator of the outlaw country music.  He initiated the anti-nashville style of country music.

Due to Randy Owens’ Health, Alabama Cancels Two Additional Shows

The country superstar band Alabama has already canceled two of their July shows in Canada. Now, it seems that they are canceling two more of their upcoming shows because their beloved frontman Randy Owen continues to deal with vertigo and migraines. 

Keyla Salazar, “Go Rest High on That Mountain”

Keyla Salazar was one of the three victims killed during the tragic Gilroy Garlic Festival shoot out yesterday. She was only 13 years old. Other two victims were Stephen Romero, 6 years old and Trevor Irby, 25 years old.

A Look Back on Air Supply’s Greatest Hit in the 80’s “All Out of Love”

Air Supply is one of the best American duo. One of their works that became popular is the song "All Out of Love." It was then released in February 1980.

Dolly Parton Surprised Everybody at the Newport Folk Festival

This weekend’s Newport Folk Festival had some country royalty gracing their stage! When Saturday, the 27th of July rolled in, the country queen herself, Dolly Parton showed up and graced everybody with extra sass and talent. 

Young Violinist Tyler Butler-Figueroa Plays “Blessed Assurance” and it was Inspiring

Tyler Butler-Figueroa was first introduced at America's Got Talent. This young violinist captured the hearts of millions when he made Simon Cowell pushed the golden button.

Mass Shooting at Gilroy Garlic Festival in California

There was another senseless shooting that happened. On Sunday at the Gilroy Garlic Festival, a gunman opened fire at the food and entertainment festival held at South of San Jose, California.

Selective Memory, A Modern Christian’s Sickness

As Christians in this modern world, it is often difficult to remember what truly matters, we all seem to be suffering from selective memory.

That “One Friend” Who Never Leaves Us

Dan Seals brings us this country classic song “One Friend”, a sweet simple song that talks about that someone who makes life special for us.

Melba Montgomery’s Only No. 1 Hit, A Mother’s Love, “No Charge”

Do you know that Melba Montgomery only had one No. 1 hit? Eventhough, that's the case, "No Charge is a powerful song that can make anybody cry.

Listen To Ralph Stanley and His Best Soundtrack “O Death”

"O Death" is used as a soundtrack in the 2000s crime comedy film O Brother, Where Art Thou?. 

‘The Old Rugged Cross’ More than an Inspiring Easter Song

'The Old Rugged Cross' a song that could help us remember the value of Jesus' promise and gift as he ascends into heaven.

Before “Prayin’ for Daylight”, Start of Rascal Flatts, and Many More

“Prayin’ For Daylight”, a lead-off single in their self-titled album, by the country-rock group, Rascal Flatts, is upbeat song for all break ups.

Steve Wariner’s Cover of Charlie Rich Song “Behind Closed Doors”

"Behind Closed Doors" is a classic country song by Charlie Rich. It was performed by Steve Wariner as a tribute during the CMA Forever Country Cover Series.

Joe Nichols Relaunches “Brokenheartsville” in his Greatest Hits

Most people have experienced a love found and a love lost and in Brokenheartsville, it portrays what it feels like to see your woman leave with someone else

Steve Wariner and Why He’s a Fitting Voice for “Who’s the Boss”

Following the success of his co-written hit, "You Can Dream of Me" in 1986, Steve Wariner got an invitation to pen a new theme song for ABC’s, "Who's the Boss."

Wallow in Nostalgia to This 15-year old’s Version of ‘Ring of Fire’, a Johnny Cash Reincarnation

Vince Mira dedicates himself to country and rock and roll music. His deep bass-baritone voice is always compared to Johnny Cash.