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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

Si Robertson Is Mourning the Loss of His Brother Phil and It Hurts Just to Read It

Si Robertson is mourning his brother Phil in a way we've never seen. No jokes. No loud stories. Just raw truth, heartbreak, and one hell of a legacy.

Beyoncé Wins Favorite Female Country Artist and Country Album at the 2025 AMAs and Country Just Took a Loss

Beyoncé swept two major country categories at the AMAs without showing up. No performance. No speech. And somehow, no one in Nashville said a word.

Dan + Shay Win 2025 AMAs Country Duo of the Year Without Singing a Damn Note

Dan + Shay didn't perform at the 2025 AMAs but still walked away with Favorite Country Duo or Group. No mic. No stage time. Just vibes and a trophy.

Blake Shelton Makes His AMAs Debut with “Stay Country or Die Tryin” Memorial Day Salute

Blake Shelton made his AMA debut count with "Stay Country or Die Tryin'" a barn-built, boots-on anthem that hit harder on Memorial Day than any pop glitter ever could.

Duck Dynasty Family Members Share Heartfelt Tributes After Phil Robertson’s Death

Phil Robertson is gone, and the Duck Dynasty family didn't just post tributes—they bled for them. Faith, heartbreak, duck blinds, and the kind of legacy that sticks.

Billy Ray Cyrus’ New Girlfriend Elizabeth Hurley Reveals His Plans for Her 60th

Billy Ray Cyrus and Elizabeth Hurley's surprise romance is getting real fast. He's heading to England to meet her family, her dogs, and probably some royalty, too.

Phil Robertson’s Wife Miss Kay Is Showing Signs of Dementia According to Son Willie Robertson

Days before Phil Robertson's death was announced, the Duck Dynasty family revealed that Miss Kay is now showing signs of dementia in a tough season for the iconic clan.

Duck Dynasty Patriarch Phil Robertson Dies at 79 After Quiet Battle with Alzheimer’s

Phil Robertson, the fearless founder of Duck Commander and unapologetic face of Duck Dynasty, has died at 79 following a tough battle with Alzheimer's disease.

Scotty McCreery and Wife Gabi Announce Baby Number Two Is Officially on the Way

Scotty McCreery and his wife, Gabi, just announced that baby number two is on the way, and their toddler's "Big Brother" sweater might be the most country thing on Instagram.

Tim McGraw Finally Speaks Out After 6 Months of Surgeries and Brutal Recovery

Tim McGraw just revealed the brutal truth about his six-month recovery. Three back surgeries, two knee replacements, and a comeback that proves country grit still lives.

John Foster Is Playing the Opry on June 7 and Here’s How to Get a Seat Before It’s Gone

John Foster makes his Grand Ole Opry debut on June 7, and tickets are on sale now. Here's how to get yours before they're gone and be there when country history is made.

John Foster Just Announced His Grand Ole Opry Debut for Saturday, June 7

American Idol runner-up John Foster just announced his Grand Ole Opry debut for June 7, and the rising Louisiana country star is ready for his biggest moment yet.

Kenny Chesney Turned the Vegas Sphere Into a Beach Bar and Made Country History

Kenny Chesney made history as the first country artist to play the Las Vegas Sphere and turned the billion-dollar spaceship into a barefoot, beer-soaked beach party.

Beyoncé Got Two Country Nods at the 2025 AMAs While Real Country Artists Got Nothing

Beyoncé's Cowboy Carter scored country nominations at the 2025 AMAs, while real country artists were ignored. This ain't country justice. It's clout chasing.

Breanna Nix Will Make Her Grand Ole Opry Debut and She’s Bringing the Fire With Her

Breanna Nix is making her Grand Ole Opry debut just weeks after American Idol. With faith in her bones and fire in her voice, she's about to light that circle up.

John Foster Believes There Was a Bigger Reason He Came Second on American Idol

John Foster says losing American Idol was part of a bigger plan. At 18, he's turning second place into the perfect starting point for a real country career.

Tim McGraw Says He Passed on “Carrying Your Love With Me” Out of Respect for George Strait

Tim McGraw says he passed on "Carrying Your Love With Me" after learning George Strait had it on hold. He wasn't about to fight the King for a song that clearly belonged to him.

Tim McGraw Says He’s 58 Now and Done Singing About Bikinis and Tailgate Parties

Tim McGraw says he's done singing about bikinis and tailgates at 58. He's not chasing trends. He's making country music that actually means something again.

John Foster Confirms His First Post-Idol Performance Will Happen at Cajun Country Jam in Louisiana

John Foster is making his post-Idol debut this weekend at Cajun Country Jam in Denham Springs, and fans can catch him live with 50 percent off tickets using code FOSTER.

Happy 38th Birthday to Cody Johnson Whose Voice Took Country Back to Its Roots

Cody Johnson turns 38 and proves you don't need to sell out to lead country music. From rodeo grit to CMA wins, he's still doing it his way—boots on, head high.

John Foster Reveals What Comes Next After Finishing Second on American Idol

John Foster finished second on American Idol, but with a heartbreak-fueled debut and real country grit, he's proving why he's the artist to watch next.

Maren Morris Accidentally Ripped Off “9 to 5” and Dolly Parton Handled It Like an Absolute Queen

Maren Morris admitted she accidentally copied Dolly Parton's "9 to 5" and panicked. Dolly's response? Pure class, proving once again why she's untouchable.

John Foster Breaks His Silence on What Really Happened in the Idol Finale

John Foster shuts down fan theories after the American Idol finale, explaining what really happened onstage and why he's at peace with being runner-up.

Breanna Nix Comes in Third on American Idol but Smokes Everyone on iTunes with “Higher”

Breanna Nix may have finished third on American Idol, but she just hit No. 1 on iTunes with "Higher" and proved she's the real winner where it counts.

George Strait Gives Health Update After Fans Spot Something Off During His Show

George Strait's back gave out mid-show in Philly, but he kept singing. He says he has five years left, and country fans everywhere felt the weight of those words.

Alan Jackson Confirms He’s Done Touring but Announces One Final Goodbye Show

Alan Jackson just played his final tour show with no hype, no gimmicks, just pure country. One last show in Nashville is coming, then the cowboy rides off for good.

John Foster May Not Have Won Idol But Country Music Just Found Its Next Big Voice

John Foster may have finished second on American Idol, but with that voice and grit, it's clear country music's next real star has already stepped into the spotlight.

R&B and Soul Singer Jamal Roberts Wins 2025 American Idol and Takes the Crown Home

Mississippi gym teacher Jamal Roberts wins American Idol 2025, beating out country standout John Foster in a finale that showcased heart, grit, and pure talent.

Maren Morris Says She’s Walking the Same Path as Johnny Cash and Kris Kristofferson

Maren Morris compares herself to Johnny Cash and Kris Kristofferson, but fans question if she truly understands the weight of the legends she invokes.

This WWII Veteran Just Signed His First Country Record Deal at 100 Years Old

At 100 years old, WWII hero Don Graves just signed a Nashville record deal, turning his incredible life story into country music that's as real as it gets.