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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

Luke Bryan Honors Cody Johnson With a Moving Performance of “‘Til You Can’t” at the ACM Honors

Luke Bryan honored Cody Johnson at the ACM Honors with a powerful cover of "' Til You Can't," celebrating CoJo's grit, heart, and true country spirit.

Gwen Stefani’s Son Zuma Shows Off Blake Shelton-Inspired Country Style in Birthday Celebration Pics

Gwen Stefani's son Zuma turned 17 with a birthday tribute that showed off his Blake Shelton–inspired country style.

Blake Shelton Drops 2026 Las Vegas Residency Dates and the Shows Are Expected to Sell Out Fast

Blake Shelton announces eight new Las Vegas residency dates for January 2026 at Caesars Palace, promising more country, more cocktails, and sold-out shows.

Kelly Clarkson Returns to The Voice After Missing One Episode Following Ex Brandon Blackstock’s Death

Kelly Clarkson has returned to The Voice after briefly stepping away following the death of her ex-husband, Brandon Blackstock.

Lauren Alaina Reveals She Turned to Martina McBride While Struggling With the Realities of Motherhood

Lauren Alaina opens up about the struggles of new motherhood, the support she's received from Martina McBride, and the challenges of taking her baby on the road.

Brad Paisley’s Son Huck Leaves for College and Mom Kimberly Shares the Sweet Note He Wrote Years Ago

Brad Paisley's son Huck heads off to college, and Kimberly Williams-Paisley shares a sweet childhood note he wrote at age 7, reminding her to "com visit me in calij."

Morgan Wallen Reportedly Won’t Submit ‘I’m the Problem’ or Any Songs for 2026 Grammy Consideration

Morgan Wallen is skipping the Grammys with 'I'm the Problem,' proving he doesn't need trophies when stadiums and fans already crown him king.

Marty Stuart and Connie Smith Forced to Cancel Grand Ole Opry Performance for Health Related Reasons

Marty Stuart and Connie Smith were forced to cancel their Grand Ole Opry appearance for health reasons, postponing her 60th anniversary celebration.

Country Legend Bill Anderson, 87, Cancels Grand Ole Opry Show After Suffering a Reported ‘Freak Accident’

Country legend Bill Anderson, 87, cancels his Grand Ole Opry show after a freak accident left him unable to walk, but assures fans he's recovering with ice packs, pain pills, and plenty of determination.

Jason Aldean and Young Hero DJ Daniel Partner Together Raising $200,000 for Heroes for Children

Jason Aldean teamed up with 13-year-old cancer warrior DJ Daniel in Houston, raising $200,000 for Heroes for Children and giving fans an unforgettable night of music and heart.

Kelly Clarkson Reportedly Out of The Voice for Now as NBC Looks to Bring In an A List Star Replacement

Kelly Clarkson steps away from The Voice to grieve the loss of ex-husband Brandon Blackstock, as NBC eyes A-list stars to fill her spot.

Clay Walker’s 12-Year-Old Son Surprises 30,000 Fans With Show Stealing Performance on Big Stage

Clay Walker's 12-year-old son, Elijah, shocked 30,000 fans at Rock the South with a powerhouse cover of "Don't Stop Believin'," leaving his dad beaming and the crowd roaring.

John Rich Offers Reward After His ATV Is Stolen and Asks Fans for Their Help Finding It

Country star John Rich is hunting down his stolen ATV, offering fans an autographed guitar as a reward and vowing the thief will have a "very bad day" when caught.

Miranda Lambert and Parker McCollum Raise $8.5 Million for Texas Flood Relief With Benefit Concert

Miranda Lambert and Parker McCollum's Band Together Texas benefit concert raised $8.5 million for Central Texas flood relief, uniting stars, athletes, and first responders in a powerful night of music and healing.

Luke Bryan Explains the Personal Decision Behind Why He Doesn’t Perform Concerts on Fridays Anymore

Luke Bryan skips Friday concerts to cheer on his son's football games and support family first, proving some stages matter more than the spotlight.

Audience Left Shaken as Brad Paisley’s Concert Comes to a Halt When Lightning Strikes the Venue Twice

Brad Paisley's Florida show was rocked when lightning struck the venue twice, glitching the stage and startling fans, but the country star finished strong.

Bindi Irwin Gives Health Update After Endometriosis Surgeries and Removal of 51 Painful Lesions

Bindi Irwin shares a powerful health update after two surgeries, during which 51 endometriosis lesions were removed, and says she's finally healing.

Toby Keith’s Son Stelen Keith Covel Is Now a Father as He and His Wife Welcome Their First Baby

Toby Keith's son, Stelen Covel, and his wife, Haley, welcomed their first child, daughter Millie Brooks Covel, marking a new chapter in the late legend's family legacy.

Riley Green Nearly Said No to an Alabama Venue Chris Stapleton Barely Sold, but He Packed the Place to Capacity

Riley Green almost turned down a Birmingham gig after seeing Chris Stapleton struggle there, but instead, he sold it out and proved he was built for country stardom.

Kelly Clarkson Once Revealed Brandon Blackstock Told Her She Wasn’t ‘Sexy’ Enough to Be on ‘The Voice’

Kelly Clarkson testified that ex-husband Brandon Blackstock once told her she wasn't "sexy" enough for The Voice, sparking a legal battle that ended with her winning $2.64M in court.

Brandon Blackstock’s Death Certificate Confirms Melanoma and Notes an Additional Contributing Condition

Brandon Blackstock's death certificate confirms malignant melanoma as the cause of death, with seizures as a contributing factor, offering new insight into his final years in Montana.

Jon Pardi Will Take the Field as Halftime Performer for the 2025 Big 12 Football Championship in Arlington

Jon Pardi will make history as the first country artist to headline the Big 12 Football Championship halftime show on December 6, promising an unforgettable, high-energy performance at AT&T Stadium.

Luke Bryan Says He’s Done Being Guarded on Stage and Is Ready to ‘Go for the Big Joke’

Luke Bryan says he's done holding back on stage, promising fans more unfiltered jokes, playful roasts, and the kind of crowd connection that made him a country superstar.

Father of Brittney Jones, Kelly Clarkson’s Former Assistant, Says She and Blackstock Were ‘Soulmates’

Kelly Clarkson's ex-husband, Brandon Blackstock, spent his final years in Montana with Brittney Jones, her former assistant, who her father says was his "soulmate."

Kelly Clarkson’s Divorce Was About More Than ‘Irreconcilable Differences,’ Per Insider Report

Kelly Clarkson's divorce from Brandon Blackstock was far messier than "irreconcilable differences," with insiders pointing to betrayal, legal battles, and his relationship with her former assistant.

King of Country George Strait to Receive 2025 Kennedy Center Honors From President Donald Trump Later This Year

George Strait will receive the 2025 Kennedy Center Honors from President Donald Trump this December, celebrating his record-breaking career, traditional country legacy, and decades of philanthropy.

Brandon Blackstock’s Obituary Leaves Out Kelly Clarkson While Naming His Post-Divorce Partner

Brandon Blackstock's obituary leaves out ex-wife Kelly Clarkson while revealing his post-divorce partner, Brittney Marie Jones, and their life together in Montana.

Kelly Clarkson Drops Out of Texas Benefit Concert Following Ex-Husband Brandon Blackstock’s Death

Kelly Clarkson pulls out of the Band Together Texas benefit concert days after ex-husband Brandon Blackstock's death, choosing to focus on her children during the difficult time.

Get to Know Brittney Marie Jones, the Woman Who Went From Kelly Clarkson’s Assistant to Brandon Blackstock’s Partner

Brittney Marie Jones went from working as Kelly Clarkson's assistant to becoming Brandon Blackstock's partner, building a Montana ranch life with him before his death at 48 from melanoma.

Brandon Blackstock’s ‘Loving Partner’ Brittney Worked for Kelly Clarkson Before Joining Him in Montana Life in 2020

Brandon Blackstock spent his final years in Montana with Brittney Marie Jones, his partner, who once worked for Kelly Clarkson, building a rodeo legacy before his death at 48.