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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

Canadian Country Star Slammed for Saying America Is “The Best Country” Then Forced to Apologize

Canadian country singer Josh Ross called America the "best country" at an Illinois show and now faces backlash from fans in Canada, forcing him to explain himself.

Luke Bryan Cancels More Shows Over Illness and Eric Church Just Took the Wheel Like a Boss

Luke Bryan cancels festival shows due to illness while Eric Church steps in last minute, turning a setback into a legendary switch-up fans didn't see coming.

Country Music Veteran Ronnie McDowell Suffers Stroke Mid-Show and Gets Rushed to the Hospital

Ronnie McDowell suffered a mini-stroke mid-performance in Pennsylvania and was rushed to the hospital. He's now recovering and cleared to perform again soon.

Loretta Lynn’s Husband to Receive Long-Overdue Military Honor After His Passing

Oliver "Doolittle" Lynn Jr., Loretta Lynn's husband, finally receives long-overdue military honors for his World War II service as a decorated Army Ranger.

Dolly Parton’s Vegas Residency Sold Out in Minutes and Fans Are Begging for More

Dolly Parton's Vegas residency sold out in minutes, with over 700,000 fans in queue, sparking chaos, sky-high demand, and desperate pleas for more show dates.

Whatever Happened to Gretchen Wilson? The “Redneck Woman” Star’s Shocking Comeback

Gretchen Wilson is back and louder than ever after years off the grid. From health scares to headline-grabbing drama, the Redneck Woman is reclaiming her crown.

Zach Bryan Drops $7,000 Tip in Dublin to Help a Young Staffer Pay for College

Zach Bryan left a $7,000 tip at a Dublin pub to help a staffer pay for college, proving once again he's more than just a chart-topper. He's a man of the people.

LeAnn Rimes Loses Her Teeth Mid-Song and Somehow Makes It Even More Iconic

LeAnn Rimes loses her dental bridge mid-performance and somehow turns the mishap into a rockstar moment that proves the show really does go on.

Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban Just Marked 19 Years of Marriage and They’re Still Couple Goals

Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban just hit 19 years of marriage and are still stealing red carpets and hearts, proving real love can outlast the Hollywood circus.

Gavin Adcock Shreds Mia Khalifa Over Morgan Wallen Diss “Says Someone Who Gets Piped for a Livin”

Gavin Adcock fires back at Mia Khalifa after her Morgan Wallen diss with a savage one-liner that set the internet ablaze, proving some comebacks need no filter.

Mia Khalifa Who Mocked U.S. Soldiers Calls Morgan Wallen “For Racists” After Drake Joins Him Onstage

Morgan Wallen's stadium tour ignited with a surprise walkout from Drake, but former adult film actress Mia Khalifa tried to crash the moment and caught heat of her own instead.

Morgan Wallen Drops a Giant American Flag Mid-Show and Sparks a Patriotic Frenzy

Morgan Wallen kicked off his 2025 tour with a massive American flag drop mid-song, sparking a patriotic roar that lit up Houston's NRG Stadium and social media.

Oklahoma Native Kristin Chenoweth Stuns NBA Finals Crowd With Soaring National Anthem

Kristin Chenoweth brought Broadway fire to Game 7 of the NBA Finals with a powerhouse anthem that shook the Paycom Center and set the tone for Oklahoma's big win.

Billy Ray Cyrus and Elizabeth Hurley Just Made the Red Carpet Wild With a Full-On Kiss

Billy Ray Cyrus and Elizabeth Hurley stole the spotlight with a red carpet kiss that turned heads in London, proving age can't outshine raw chemistry and bold love.

John Foster Belts the National Anthem and Throws First Pitch at Rougarou Game

John Foster brought star power to Baton Rouge, belting the National Anthem and throwing the first pitch like a pro before heading back to the Grand Ole Opry stage.

Dolly Parton Is Bringing the Rhinestone Thunder Back to Vegas for First Residency in Over 30 Years

Dolly Parton returns to Las Vegas for her first residency in over 30 years, promising rhinestones, hits, and a show loud enough to wake the whole damn Strip.

Clay Walker to Finally Headline Nashville’s Iconic Ryman Auditorium Despite MS Battle

Clay Walker defies the odds with a long-overdue headlining debut at Nashville's Ryman Auditorium, proving grit still has a place in country music history.

Clay Walker’s Still Battling Multiple Sclerosis at 55 and Here’s Everything We Know

Clay Walker continues to fight multiple sclerosis at 55 with grit and grace, proving that true country toughness isn't just lyrics but a way of life on and off stage.

The Real Reason Garth Brooks’ Daughter Won’t Sing His Songs and She’s Not Sorry

Allie Colleen makes it clear she's not here to ride her dad Garth Brooks' coattails and refuses to be boxed in by his legacy or anyone else's expectations.

Tim McGraw’s Daughter Gracie Tells the Tabloids to Back Off After They Twist Her Pride Post Into a “Coming Out” Story

Gracie McGraw sets the record straight after tabloids twist her Pride post, reminding everyone she's always been out and won't let anyone rewrite her story.

Clay Walker Struggles to Exit Stage at Rock The South and Fans Say It “Absolutely Breaks My Heart”

Clay Walker needed help exiting the stage at Rock the South, reminding fans that even legends aren't invincible. His battle with MS hit hard in one viral moment.

Luke Bryan Refunded Every Ticket Mid-Show and Gave Fans a Free Concert Anyway

Luke Bryan lost his voice mid-show in Arkansas, refunded every fan, and kept the concert going anyway just to make it right. That's country music grit.

Morgan Wallen Sets the Stage on Fire and Burns the Past Behind Him on Tour Kickoff

Morgan Wallen torches the past onstage during his tour kickoff in Houston, setting fire to headlines and showing fans exactly where he stands now, loud and clear.

John Foster Is Returning to the Grand Ole Opry and He’ll Be Turning 19 on That Stage

John Foster is returning to the Grand Ole Opry on July 9 to celebrate his 19th birthday onstage, proving he's more than just an Idol runner-up. He's the real deal.

Luke Bryan Halts His Show After Forgetting the Lyrics to One of His Biggest Hits

Luke Bryan forgot the lyrics to his own hit "Strip It Down" mid-show, paused to laugh it off, then brought the crowd right back in with a moment only he could pull off.

Thompson Square Roasts Pop Collabs Says Country’s Cool Enough Without Beyoncé or Any of That Pop

Thompson Square says country doesn't need pop stars like Beyoncé chasing awards, calling out industry trends and defending the grit that built the genre.

Gwen Stefani’s New Song Is Stirring Talk of Marriage Trouble With Blake Shelton and It’s Not Just the Lyrics

Gwen Stefani's new song "Still Gonna Love You" has fans buzzing about possible marriage trouble with Blake Shelton, and the lyrics aren't the only reason why.

Nicole Kidman Reveals Disappointing News About Keith Urban and Why They Won’t Work Together

Nicole Kidman has ruled out a collaboration with husband Keith Urban, saying their life together is the show, not something they plan to put on screen.

Cody Johnson Blasts Anti-Trump Protests and His Crowd Responds With a “God Bless America” Sing-Along

Cody Johnson paused his show to slam nationwide protests, leading 25,000 fans in a powerful "God Bless America" sing-along that shook the Illinois night.

HARDY Cancels European Leg of Jim Bob World Tour Ahead of First-Ever Headlining Dates

HARDY canceled the European leg of his Jim Bob World Tour to prioritize his family and crew, telling fans he'll be back soon and issuing full refunds.