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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

George Strait Stuns Crowd by Bringing Out Miranda Lambert for Two Surprise Duets

George Strait brought out Miranda Lambert for two surprise duets at SoFi Stadium, sending the crowd into a frenzy and proving the King still knows how to throw down.

Kelly Clarkson Is Back on The Voice for Season 29 and It’s the Shakeup the Show Needed

Kelly Clarkson returns to The Voice for Season 29 with Adam Levine and John Legend in a revamped competition format that raises the stakes like never before.

Scammers Used George Strait’s Name and a Fake Flood Benefit to Steal $10K From a Texas Couple

Scammers posed as George Strait's team to sell fake flood benefit concert tickets, stealing $10K from a Texas couple in a heartless Facebook con.

Ozzy Osbourne Once Said “I’m No Country Bumpkin” and Refused to Go Country Til the End

Ozzy Osbourne refused to go country, calling it "absurd" for the Prince of Darkness to wear a cowboy hat. Still, his legacy left a mark on Nashville.

Alison Krauss Has the Voice of an Angel and You Can Hear It in “When You Say Nothing at All”

Alison Krauss delivers pure magic in "When You Say Nothing at All," proving once again that her voice might be the closest thing we have to the sound of angels.

Post Malone Secures Major Win in Child Custody Case as Legal Fight Continues in Utah

Post Malone scores a legal win as his ex drops her California custody case, keeping their daughter's battle in Utah, where the singer says she's lived since birth.

Dolly Parton Shares Heartfelt Farewell to Ozzy Osbourne Saying “We Will See You Somewhere Down the Road”

Dolly Parton's farewell message to Ozzy Osbourne at his final show was pure grace and heart, reminding fans that country and metal legends speak the same language.

Zach Bryan Snaps at Young Fan Over TikTok Complaint and Says ‘No One Is Entitled to a Picture or Hello’

Zach Bryan claps back at a 14-year-old fan on TikTok over a post about not meeting him after a show, sparking a messy showdown that country fans won't forget.

Gavin Adcock Claps Back at Zach Bryan After Controversial Comments on Teen Fan’s TikTok

Zach Bryan tells a 14-year-old fan to "get off my d***" after a TikTok, and Gavin Adcock isn't having it. The country drama just got real loud.

Ozzy Osbourne, Black Sabbath Frontman, Dies Just Weeks After Final Show

Ozzy Osbourne, the legendary Black Sabbath frontman, died at 76 just weeks after his farewell show, leaving behind a legacy that even country fans won't forget.

Kelly Clarkson Surprises Vegas Crowd With a Heartfelt Duet With Daughter River Rose

Kelly Clarkson brought out daughter River Rose for a raw duet in Vegas, proving real moments beat perfection as the 11-year-old found her voice on stage.

Little House on the Prairie Is Getting a Reboot and Yes, the Ingalls Are Coming Back to TV

Netflix is rebooting Little House on the Prairie with a bold new cast and frontier grit, but will this modern revival honor the raw heart of the original series?

John Foster Returns to the Opry This August for a Powerful Night of Opry Country Classics

John Foster returns to the Grand Ole Opry on August 21 for Opry Country Classics, joining legends and proving he's more than just a reality show runner-up.

Miranda Lambert Battles Preshow Jitters With a Little Confidence and a Lot of Dance

Miranda Lambert shook off preshow jitters with a backstage dance in Miami, proving once again that she's still the main event no matter where she's placed on the bill.

Morgan Wallen Walked Out With Joe Dirt in Arizona and Fans Went Absolutely Wild

Morgan Wallen brought out Joe Dirt during his Arizona tour stop, and fans went wild. David Spade in full mullet mode made for one of Wallen's best walkouts yet.

Morgan Wallen’s “Miami” Remix With Lil Wayne and Rick Ross Drops Friday

Morgan Wallen's "Miami" remix with Lil Wayne and Rick Ross drops July 25, but many country fans are questioning if the genre crossover is a step too far.

Miranda Lambert, Kelly Clarkson, and Texas Country Heavyweights Are Banding Together for Flood Victims at One Hell of a Benefit Show

Miranda Lambert, Kelly Clarkson, and Texas music legends are coming together for Band Together Texas, a powerful benefit concert for flood victims in Austin.

Dolly Parton Was So Broke When She First Moved to Nashville She Ate Leftover Room Service to Survive

Dolly Parton once survived on leftover hotel room service and cleaning tables for meals in Nashville before becoming the country legend known around the world.

Connie Francis, the Original Pop Icon Behind “Pretty Little Baby,” Dies at 87

Connie Francis, the pop powerhouse behind "Pretty Little Baby," has died at 87 after a life of hits, heartbreak, and a late-in-life viral comeback on TikTok.

Why Some Country Fans Can’t Stand Luke Bryan and Others Say He Saved the Genre

Luke Bryan divides country fans like no other. Some say he saved the genre, others say he ruined it with bro country. Either way, he's not going anywhere.

Chris Stapleton and Miranda Lambert’s New Duet Slammed by Critics but Loved by Listeners

Chris Stapleton and Miranda Lambert's duet gets slammed as "uninspired" by critics, but fans are calling it beautiful, emotional, and perfect for their weddings.

Chris Stapleton Steps Up to Help Texas Families After Devastating Floods With Big Donation

Chris Stapleton donated $1 million to help Texas families affected by devastating floods, proving that real country shows up when it counts.

Beyoncé’s Unreleased Music Stolen From Car in Atlanta Along With Cowboy Carter Tour Plans and Setlists

Beyoncé's crew got her unreleased Cowboy Carter music and setlists stolen from a car in Atlanta while she tries to prove she's country.

Darius Rucker Walks Off Stage After 4 Songs Says “I Can’t Sing Anymore” and Refunds Fans

Darius Rucker lost his voice mid-show in Atlantic City, walked off stage after four songs, and refunded every ticket, proving why fans love him.

Dolly Parton Says She’s Putting New Songs on Hold While She Grieves for Her Husband

Dolly Parton shares why she's putting new songs on hold while grieving her husband Carl Dean and how she's finding comfort in old memories and faith.

Kelly Clarkson Grants Dolly Parton’s Special Song Request With Stunning “I Will Always Love You” in Vegas

Kelly Clarkson honors Dolly Parton's special request with a stunning "I Will Always Love You" cover in Vegas that left fans speechless.

Miranda Lambert’s Bittersweet Miami Tribute to Bandmate’s Late Father Leaves Fans in Tears

Miranda Lambert's Miami tribute to her bandmate's late father and new duet with Chris Stapleton show why she's still country's most heartfelt storyteller.

Kane Brown Says Songwriter Refused to Work With Him Over Skin Color and Came Crawling Back When He Got Famous

Kane Brown shares how a top songwriter shut him out over his skin color, then begged to work with him after he made it big, and Kane said no.

Noah Cyrus Finally Makes Opry Debut on an Emotional Night She’ll Never Forget

Noah Cyrus makes an emotional Grand Ole Opry debut, stepping out of her family's shadow to prove she's got her own country story worth telling.

Noah Cyrus Teams Up With Blake Shelton for New Country Duet and Fans Are Loving It

Noah Cyrus teams up with Blake Shelton for "New Country," blending old-school grit and fresh edge in a duet that's got fans craving more.