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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 Suffers a “Below the Belt” Injury While Trying to Moonwalk at Pennsylvania Show

Luke Bryan moonwalked a little too hard at his Pennsylvania show and ended up with a "left nut sack" injury that had fans laughing and the internet going wild.

Luke Bryan Slips On Stage Mid-Song Then Turns It Into a Full-On Dance That Has Everyone Laughing

Luke Bryan slipped on stage mid-song in Cincinnati but turned it into a boot-sliding, hip-shaking dance party that had fans laughing and loving every second.

Morgan Wallen Surprises 10-Year-Old Fan With FaceTime Mid-Show and It’s Pure Magic

Morgan Wallen FaceTimed a 10-year-old mid-show, melting hearts across the internet and proving once again why he's still country music's main character.

Carrie Underwood for Super Bowl Halftime Show? Fans Say It’s Long Overdue

Carrie Underwood fans are demanding a Super Bowl halftime show spotlight, and with 13 years of NFL primetime power, it's way past time she got the main stage.

Michael Bublé Channels Reba on The Voice With Socks and a Spot-On Southern Drawl

Michael Bublé rocked Reba McEntire socks and nailed her Southern drawl on The Voice, proving he's here to win laughs, hearts, and maybe the whole damn season.

Jelly Roll Reveals How He Lost Almost 200 Pounds in a Year Without Slowing Down on Tour

Jelly Roll dropped nearly 200 pounds without quitting tour life, revealing how walking, clean eating, and old-school hustle helped him chase down his wildest goals.

Why Isn’t Blake Shelton Returning for ‘The Voice: Battle of Champions’?

Blake Shelton skips The Voice Battle of Champions to focus on family and a bold new TV project, proving you don't need a spinning chair to keep country fans fired up.

Miranda Lambert Breaks Silence on Bum-Baring Wardrobe Slip People Can’t Stop Sharing

Miranda Lambert claps back with sass after a cheeky onstage wardrobe malfunction in Seattle, proving once again that she's unbothered, hilarious, and all confidence.

Brandon Lake Says the Harshest Backlash Over Jelly Roll Collab Came From Fellow Christians

Brandon Lake opens up about the backlash he faced from fellow Christians after teaming up with Jelly Roll on "Hard Fought Hallelujah," challenging faith and judgment.

Jelly Roll Gets Slammed Straight Through Announcer’s Table at WWE SummerSlam

Jelly Roll took a brutal slam through the announcer's table at WWE SummerSlam and still got back up swinging. Country grit met wrestling chaos in epic fashion.

Bob Dylan and Willie Nelson Bring Outlaw Energy to Jones Beach With Wilco and Lucinda Williams

Bob Dylan and Willie Nelson lit up Jones Beach with Wilco and Lucinda Williams in a night of outlaw legends, unexpected covers, and raw country soul.

Luke Bryan Swears He’ll Never Lip Sync No Matter How Bad He Sounds

Luke Bryan refuses to fake it onstage. Even when his voice is shot, the country star swears he'll never lip sync because real fans deserve the real thing.

Luke Combs Declares Kentucky the Top State for Country Music Talent

Luke Combs just crowned Kentucky as the top state for country music talent, sparking a firestorm of opinions. Is he right? Maybe. But the debate's far from over.

Tim McGraw Stuns Fans With Jaw-Dropping Bald Head Transformation

Tim McGraw ditched the cowboy hat and shocked fans with a shaved head and ripped look. After a string of surgeries, he's back and badder than ever.

13 Country Stars Who Refuse to Hide Their Faith Even When It’s Not Popular

These 13 country artists aren't afraid to put their faith front and center. From Jelly Roll to Carrie Underwood, see who's boldly bringing Jesus into the spotlight.

Non-Alcoholic Drinks and Live Country Tunes Coming to Ashley McBryde’s New Nashville Bar

Ashley McBryde is shaking up Nashville with Redemption Bar, a new Broadway spot serving non-alcoholic drinks and original live country music, no hangover required.

Blake Shelton’s Longtime Friend Jay DeMarcus Spills Stories We’ve Never Heard Before

Jay DeMarcus of Rascal Flatts shares hilarious and heartfelt stories about longtime friend Blake Shelton, revealing the offstage Blake fans never get to see.

Dolly Parton Honors Late Friend Jeannie Seely With Emotional Tribute

Dolly Parton remembers her dear friend Jeannie Seely with a heartfelt tribute, honoring the Opry legend's unmatched talent, humor, and fearless legacy in country music.

Jelly Roll Opens Up About Surgery Following His Massive Weight Loss

Jelly Roll shares plans for surgery after massive weight loss, revealing how shedding 200 pounds changed more than just his size. It changed his entire life.

Who Was Eugene Ward? Meet Jeannie Seely’s Husband of Many Years

Eugene "Gene" Ward, the beloved husband of country legend Jeannie Seely, lived a quiet life of strength, loyalty, and legacy that country music will never forget.

Jeannie Seely’s Cause of Death Confirmed as Country Music Mourns a Legend

Jeannie Seely's cause of death has been confirmed as complications from an intestinal infection, closing the book on a fearless country icon who never stopped fighting.

Jeannie Seely, Grammy Winner and Grand Ole Opry Star, Passes Away at 85

Jeannie Seely, the fearless Grammy-winning Opry icon known as Miss Country Soul, has died at 85, leaving behind a legacy that forever changed country music.

Chris Stapleton Stops the Show to Serenade His Wife Morgane and It’s Everything

Chris Stapleton stopped his Madison Square Garden show to serenade his wife, Morgane, with an unreleased love song, and fans couldn't handle the emotional moment.

Dolly Parton’s Recently Posted “Coat of Many Colors” Throwback Has Everyone Crying Again

Dolly Parton recently shared a throwback of "Coat of Many Colors," and fans are breaking down all over again over the timeless story that still cuts deep.

Elle King Calls Drunken Dolly Parton Tribute Disaster the Wake-Up Call She Needed

Elle King reflects on her infamous drunken Dolly Parton tribute, calling it her rock bottom and the wake-up call she needed to reclaim control of her life and career.

Zach Top Keeps the Country Sound We Love Alive With His Latest Single “South of Sanity”

Zach Top keeps classic country alive with his new single "South of Sanity," a heartbreak ballad that proves real country music still has a seat at the table.

Hulk Hogan’s Cause of Death Officially Revealed One Week After His Passing

Hulk Hogan's cause of death has been confirmed one week after his passing at 71, revealing private health battles behind the wrestling legend's larger-than-life image.

Zac Brown’s Ex-Wife Makes Chilling Comparison Between Her Marriage to Zac and His Engagement to Kendra Scott

Zac Brown's ex-wife, Kelly Yazdi, compares her past with Zac to his new engagement with Kendra Scott, calling it a "rinse and repeat" and demanding to be left alone.

Miranda Lambert’s Relief for Rescues Donates Over $300K to Help Flood Victims

Miranda Lambert's Relief for Rescues Fund donated over $300,000 to animal shelters impacted by recent floods, turning heartbreak into real help for her home state.

Reba McEntire’s Daughter-in-Law Opens Up About IVF Pain “This Is the Hardest Thing We’ve Faced”

Marissa Blackstock, Reba McEntire's daughter-in-law, shares the painful start to her IVF journey and asks for advice after experiencing intense side effects.