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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

Willie Nelson Celebrated in a Star-Studded Tribute Show

With performances from George Strait, Willie Nelson himself, Willie: Life & Songs of an American Outlaw proved to be an amazing affair.

Country Stars Set to Perform on “Elvis All-Star Tribute”

Stars across the spectrum gather together for NBC's Elvis All-Star Tribute for the King of Rock and Roll Elvis Presley. Blake Shelton will host the event.

Kane Brown: Ending Diversity in Mainstream Country Music

Kane Brown’s presence in mainstream country music marks the end of diversity across all music genres, although many thought of it as the other way around.

Charley Pride Receives Lifetime Achievement Award from MAC

On January 10, 2008, exactly eleven years ago today, Charley Pride was awarded the Lifetime Achievement award by Mississippi Arts Commission (MAC).

Meet the Funniest Horse on Earth: Archy, The Farting Horse

One horse at the Rocking Horse Ranch in California named Archy might probably be the funniest horse on earth now after his video of him farting.

A Heart Melting Hit from Martina McBride: “God’s Will”

“God’s Will” by Martina McBride teaches us about patience and trust which we need to have. I hope that this song will inspire you more to trust in God.

Johnny Cash’s “Forty Shades of Green” Captures Ireland’s Beauty

Johnny Cash wrote the song “Forty Shades of Green” in 1959 following a trip to Ireland. The song was inspired by the country’s beautiful scenery.

It’s a Big Night for Music Films in the Golden Globes

Music has dominated the 2019 Golden Globes. With huge nods to Bohemian Rhapsody and a Star Is Born, this is a special testament to art genres colliding.

Ronnie Milsap Tells Us How “A Woman In Love” Behaves

Ronnie Milsap scored his very last number one single on the Billboard Country chart with his song “A Woman In Love” in 1989.

Are All in Agreement to Don Williams’ Prayer for a “Stronger Back?”

A great singer and an interpreter, “Stronger Back” can be best equated as one of the simplest but most essential life lessons from our Gentle Giant.

“Captain” of Iconic ‘70s Duo Captain & Tennille Dies at 76

On January 2, Daryl Dragon, popularly known as “Captain” of Captain & Tennille, died at the age of 76. Toni Tennille was by his side when he passed.

Whitney Houston Gathers Inspiration with “I Look to You”

Whitney Houston comes to us with a powerful and a moving song entitled "I Look to You." The song sings of hopelessness and the chance to find the light.

Listen to Barbara Mandrell and Waylon Jennings’ Heartbreaking Song

Barbara Mandrell collaborated with the outlaw country musician Waylon Jennings to record the heartbreaking song “Angels Love Bad Men.”

Lynn Anderson Delights Crowd With “Rose Garden” Performance

In 1985, Lynn Anderson performed her biggest hit, "Rose Garden" on Play It Again Nashville. It was 15 years since she first recorded and released the song.

Danielle Bradbery Covers Ariana Grande’s “God is a Woman”

Danielle Bradbery kicks off her "Yours Truly: 2018" project with a strong start. She released a beautiful cover of Ariana Grande's "God is a Woman."

CHECK OUT: Rare Recording of Hank Williams’ Funeral

After his tragic passing on New Year’s Day, Hank Williams received what would become one of the most powerful funeral sermons ever delivered.