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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

Sturgill Simpson Hints on What to Expect from his Next Album

A new record from country singer Sturgill Simpson is about to drop anytime soon. Do you think the album will display his return to his country roots?

Ken Burns’ Country Music Documentary Gets Special Sneak Peek

Ken Burns' new documentary is named 'Country Music,' and it centers around an exploration of the genre. And, Alabama gets to take a peek at the sweeping documentary.

30 Country Music Icons, One Gigantic Mash-up

Over 30 country music icons across all generations collaborated for this one giant mash-up. This video racked up over 34 million views on Youtube.

Loretta Lynn Performs a Medley of the Classic Patsy Cline Hit Songs

Loretta Lynn performed a medley of the classic hit singles of her dear friend Patsy Cline. She performed "I Fall to Pieces," "Walkin' After Midnight," and "Crazy."

Nina Simone’s “Sinnerman” Draws Inspiration from Exodus

Nina Simone wrote a song that all sinners would find relatable. Entitled “Sinnerman,” the song was based on the book of Exodus.

Keith Whitley Memorial Concert: Garth Brooks and More

Keith Whitley's music and legacy will be honored with a tribute concert. Country music acts who will perform at the event are Garth Brooks, Trisha Yearwood and more.

2019 ACM Awards: Ashley McBryde, Luke Combs, and LANCO Win New Artist Honors

The first three 2019 ACM Awards winners have officially been announced! Ashley McBryde, Luke Combs, and LANCO have been named as early winners in the awards show.

Keith Urban just Finished his 12th World Tour, What’s Next for the Country Icon?

Keith Urban just wrapped up his twelfth headlining concert from his newest album, Graffiti U. What is next for the country star?

Marty Robbins Performs a Superb Medley of His Songs

Marty Robbins performed some of his songs as a medley at the Grand Ole Opry. Check out how he made the audience fall in love with his performance.

Dolly Parton and Stella Parton’s Sister Rivalry

Stella and Dolly Parton have been around in the music industry for quite some time. But is there a rivalry between the siblings?

Dan Seals Deeply Missed for His Smooth Tenor Voice

Dan Seals who turned into a country-pop singer succumbed to cancer on this day ten years ago. His smooth tenor voice is especially missed.

Singer Justin Carter Died After Accidental Shooting

Up and coming country singer Justin Carter died in an accidental shooting. Carter died was killed by a gun that was being used as a prop in a music video.

Legendary Songwriter, Dean Dillon, Celebrates his 64th Birthday

Dean Dillon is known for his collaboration with classic and contemporary country artists. He has produced some of country music's greatest hits.

Rosanne Cash Shares #MeToo Experiences in the Music Industry

In an essay that was published in Billboard, Rosanne Cash opens about her own #MeToo experiences in the music industry and how to restructure the biz.

Loretta Lynn & Patsy Cline to Star in an Upcoming Biopic

An upcoming biopic featuring the country music legends and real-life friends Loretta Lynn and Patsy Cline is something to watch out for!

The Best Country Songs From Female Country Singers

Since this month's dedicated to all women out there, we listed here ten country songs performed by female country singers.

Relationship Goals: Dolly On Being Miley’s Godmother

Dolly Parton had always been close to the Cyrus family. She met Billy Cyrus after his tour on his hit song "Achy Breaky Heart" in 1992.

Hipsters React to 90’s Country Music Videos and Country Fans are Mad

Hipsters made country fans mad to their reaction on 90's country music video. Find out what they have to say.

Country Music and the Lessons We Can Learn From It

The beauty of country music is that it is not limited. Country artists can turn a simple object into a 3-minute song with a great lesson.

Stella Parton Speaks Out against Accused Nashville Publicist

Stella Parton speaks out against alleged sexual predator and disgraced Nashville publicist Kirt Webster, who has rebuilt his business after its standstill.

George Strait Teams Up with Blake Shelton for Stadium Show

The King of Country is heading to Foxborough this summer. George Strait teams up with Blake Shelton to deliver a grand performance at Gillette Stadium

Tim McGraw To Perform at the 2019 NFL Draft in Nashville

In honor of the 2019 NFL Draft next month, country superstar Tim McGraw and other country stars will give a free concert for football fans.

Ray Stevens Gives a Humble Speech During his Induction into Country Music Hall of Fame

Ray Stevens will be inducted into the Veterans Era Artist Category joining other country music artists. The Hall of Fame is now composed of 139 music legends.

Little Big Town and Brad Paisley Live in the Vineyard Goes Country 2019

Live In The Vineyard Goes Country Returns with big headliners. Brad Paisley and Little Big Town performs for the private festival.

Highwomen Update: Brandi Carlile Re-Wrote ‘Highwayman’

Brandi Carlile, Amanda Shires, and Maren Morris are getting the Highwomen together! And they may have their new track with Carlile tweaking "Highwayman."

2019 ACM Awards: Dan + Shay, Eric Church, and Brooks & Dunn Join the Roster

The 2019 ACM Awards released their second round of performers. Among those performers are Dan + Shay, Kelly Clarkson, and Dierks Bentley.

Why “Ain’t Living Long Like This” Was a Top-Notch Album

“Ain’t Living Long Like This” was the debut album of country singer-songwriter Rodney Crowell which established him as a top-notch writer.

Woodstock 2019 Lineup: Miley Cyrus, Margo Price, and More

Woodstock 2019 is gearing up for its 50th anniversary. And, the iconic music festival boasts its eclectic lineup featuring many of music's stars.

“Up to the Mountain (MLK)” and Its Powerful Speech Basis

"Up to the Mountain" is not only very popular but also meaningful. But what makes it as such? Find out the inspiration behind the song in the article.

The Class of 2019: The Country Music Hall of Fame Inductees

On Monday morning, the Country Music Hall of Fame Class of 2019 was announced. And, big names including Brooks & Dunn were among its members.