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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

Sharon Osbourne Breaks Down in Tears During Ozzy Osbourne’s Funeral Procession in Birmingham

Sharon Osbourne broke down in tears as Birmingham honored Ozzy Osbourne with a powerful farewell. Tens of thousands filled the streets to say goodbye.

Country Music Star Ronnie McDowell Recovering From Serious Surgery Complication

Ronnie McDowell is recovering from surgery after a stroke and serious complication, but the country legend says he's still walking and ready to return to the stage.

Montana Ranch Owner Calls Out Shaboozey for Rolling Onto Private Land Without Permission

Shaboozey is under fire after a Montana ranch owner accused him of trespassing for a photoshoot, sparking outrage over respect, land, and local values.

Miranda Lambert Has a Cheeky Wardrobe Malfunction While Opening for Morgan Wallen

Miranda Lambert had a viral wardrobe malfunction while opening for Morgan Wallen in Seattle, but stayed unfazed and proved once again she's built for the spotlight.

Jimmy Buffett’s Widow Takes Legal Action Over Alleged Mishandling of $275 Million Estate

Jimmy Buffett's widow, Jane, is fighting to remove a co-trustee she accuses of misusing estate funds, demanding the $275 million trust be handled as Jimmy intended.

Cody Jinks Tips His Hat to Morgan Wallen for Giving Award Shows the Middle Finger and Still Winning Big

Cody Jinks praises Morgan Wallen for rejecting Nashville's rules and calls out record labels for neutering country music while real artists are pushed aside.

George Strait Gives Back Big With $6.25 Million Raised for Texas Hill Country Flood Victims

George Strait raised over $6.25 million for Texas Hill Country flood victims with a powerful benefit concert that proved why he's still the King of Country.

Carrie Underwood Trades Glam for Grit With Life on Her Tennessee Farm

Carrie Underwood swaps stilettos for soil as she raises livestock, grows her own food, and lives the real-deal country life on her Tennessee farm.

Reba McEntire’s Co-Star Spills on What She’s Really Like When the Cameras Stop Rolling

Reba McEntire's co-star JoAnna Garcia Swisher reveals what the country queen is really like when the cameras stop rolling.

Luke Bryan Gets Hit in the Face on Stage at State Fair and Fans Caught It All on Video

Luke Bryan took a hit to the face mid-song at the North Dakota State Fair and never missed a beat, proving once again why he's one of country music's toughest showmen.

Garth Brooks Walks Onstage in Boerne and Joins George Strait for Flood Relief Concert That Hit Home

George Strait hosted a small-town flood relief concert in Boerne, Texas, and Garth Brooks showed up unannounced for a night that proved country music always shows up.

George Strait Shows Up Unannounced at Small-Town Charity Event and Gives One of His Most Intimate Shows Yet

George Strait stunned a Colorado crowd with a surprise set at a small-town cancer benefit, delivering one of his most intimate performances in decades.

Hulk Hogan’s Son Shares Painful Tribute After Losing the Man He Called His Hero

Nick Hogan opens up about losing his hero and father, Hulk Hogan, in a powerful tribute that shows how deep their bond ran beyond the spotlight.

Duck Dynasty Stars Willie and Korie Robertson Say Reality Show Fame Didn’t Ruin Their Kids

Willie and Korie Robertson reflect on raising kids in the spotlight, saying Duck Dynasty fame didn't break them but built them into bold, faith-filled adults.

Who Is Hulk Hogan’s Widow? Inside Sky Daily’s Relationship With the Wrestling Icon

Meet Hulk Hogan's widow, Sky Daily, the private yoga instructor who stole the wrestling icon's heart and stood by his side until his final days.

Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton Proudly Support Zuma’s Love for Traditional Country Music

Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton's 16-year-old, Zuma Rossdale, is diving headfirst into traditional country music with the full support of both his superstar parents.

Whatever Happened to Bobbie Gentry, the Trailblazing Voice Who Walked Away From Country Music

Bobbie Gentry shook country music with "Ode to Billie Joe" and then disappeared. Decades later, she's living quietly near Memphis, still country's best-kept secret.

The Little Girl Who Played Dolly Parton in Coat of Many Colors Is All Grown Up Now

Alyvia Alyn Lind, the child star who played Dolly Parton in Coat of Many Colors, is all grown up and still chasing dreams with serious star power.

Morgan Wallen Shows Off a Jacked New Look and the Comments From Women Are Out of Control

Morgan Wallen hits the stage with a jacked new look, and fans cannot deal. His Arizona tour photos turned Instagram into a swoon fest with arms stealing the show.

Zac Brown and Kendra Scott Are Engaged but Is He Moving Into Her $6.7 Million Texas Home?

Zac Brown and Kendra Scott are engaged, and fans are wondering if the country star is moving into her $6.7 million Austin estate for their next chapter together.

Zac Brown’s Ex-Wife Finally Speaks Out After His Engagement to Kendra Scott Goes Public

Zac Brown's ex-wife, Kelly Yazdi, broke her silence after his engagement to Kendra Scott went public, calling out the legal circus and the timing of it all.

Zac Brown Celebrates Engagement to Kendra Scott While Court Fight With Ex-Wife Continues

Zac Brown celebrates his engagement to jewelry mogul Kendra Scott while preparing to face ex-wife Kelly Yazdi in court, turning real life into country drama.

Loretta Lynn’s Granddaughter Emmy Russell Asks for Prayers After 6-Month-Old Daughter Rushed to Hospital

Loretta Lynn's granddaughter Emmy Russell asks for prayers as her baby daughter Taylor Ray is diagnosed with rare infantile spasms in an emotional hospital update.

Franklin Man Charged With Stealing Over $10 Million From George Jones’ Widow

George Jones' widow, Nancy Jones, was allegedly swindled out of $10 million in crypto and cash by her ex, Kirk West, in a jaw-dropping betrayal that shook Tennessee.

Shelby Blackstock Takes First Solo Flight and Reba McEntire Has the Ultimate Proud Mama Moment

Reba McEntire beams with pride as her son Shelby Blackstock completes his first solo flight, sharing a touching tribute that has fans tearing up across the internet.

Blake Shelton Gets Honest About Why He Doesn’t Want Anyone Covering His Songs

Blake Shelton says he hopes no one ever covers his songs, joking that they'd probably do it better. The country star just wants his originals to stay that way.

Carrie Underwood’s Giant Tomato Has the Internet Wondering If It’s a World Record

Carrie Underwood showed off a massive 2.6-pound tomato from her garden, and fans are losing it. Country star, green thumb, and now backyard legend.

Country Singers Honor Hulk Hogan’s Legacy With Heartfelt Tributes

Country singers are paying heartfelt tribute to Hulk Hogan after his death at 71, proving the wrestling legend left a lasting mark far beyond the squared circle.

Hulk Hogan Was Baptized 18 Months Before His Death and Called It the Greatest Day of His Life

Hulk Hogan called his baptism the greatest day of his life just 18 months before his death at 71, marking a powerful final chapter in the wrestling legend's story.

Hulk Hogan, Wrestling Icon and WWE Legend, Dies at 71

Hulk Hogan, the wrestling icon who turned WWE into a global phenomenon, has died at 71 after suffering cardiac arrest. Hulkamania lives forever.