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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

Folk Musician John Moreland Says Zach Bryan Was Rude, a D*head, and Not Who You Think

Zach Bryan removed John Moreland from their "Memphis; the Blues" track after a public feud broke out. Moreland didn't hold back. Now, the song and the friendship are gone.

American Idol Was Renewed but Carrie Underwood Might Not Return for the Right Reasons

Carrie Underwood may not return to American Idol next season, but it's not about backlash. She belongs on stage, not behind a desk, and she knows it.

Garth Brooks’ Mississippi Lawsuit Is Over, But the California Case Is Just Getting Started

A Mississippi judge dismissed Garth Brooks' lawsuit against his accuser, but her case in California remains active and is now expected to move forward.

George Strait Says He Has “Five Good Years” Left and It Sounds Like a Goodbye

George Strait says he has "maybe five good years" left to tour, and country fans everywhere are bracing for a world without the King on stage.

Carrie Underwood Faces Idol Backlash After Fans Call Her Critique Rude and Unfair

Carrie Underwood sparks fan backlash after critiquing Jamal Roberts' Idol performance while praising others for doing the same. Viewers call her comments unfair.

George Strait Honors Late Country Legend Johnny Rodriguez With a Heartfelt Tribute

George Strait remembers Johnny Rodriguez as a trailblazer who gave him hope. The South Texas legend and first major Mexican American country star died at 73.

Maren Morris Now Claims She Never Said She Was Leaving Country Music

Maren Morris now says she never left country music, but after years of distancing herself and publicly expressing her discontent, fans aren't buying the sudden backtrack.

Gretchen Wilson Reveals the Health Struggle That Took Her Away From Country Music

Gretchen Wilson opens up about the serious health struggles that sidelined her career, revealing why she stepped away from country music and how she's now making a comeback.

Morgan Wallen Ditches the ACM Awards to Golf With Tom Brady Instead

Morgan Wallen skips the 2025 ACM Awards despite seven nominations, choosing to golf with Tom Brady instead, as he gears up for a new album and stadium tour.

Lainey Wilson Wins Entertainer of the Year at the 2025 ACM Awards in Frisco

Lainey Wilson wins Entertainer of the Year for the second year in a row at the 2025 ACM Awards with a heartfelt speech and a nod to her journey from living room dreams to center stage.

Lainey Wilson Wins Album of the Year at the 2025 ACM Awards for Whirlwind

Lainey Wilson won Album of the Year at the 2025 ACM Awards for Whirlwind. In a heartfelt acceptance speech, she thanked her band, producer Jay Joyce, and fans.

Lainey Wilson Wins Female Artist of the Year at the 2025 ACM Awards

Lainey Wilson wins Female Artist of the Year at the 2025 ACM Awards in Frisco with a powerful speech and back-to-back victories that mark a defining moment.

Ella Langley and Riley Green Win ACM Single of the Year with a Song That Doesn’t Play by the Rules

Ella Langley and Riley Green win ACM Single of the Year for "You Look Like You Love Me," proving that country's boldest moments still come from breaking the rules.

Brooks & Dunn Wins Duo of the Year at 2025 ACM Awards

Brooks & Dunn win Duo of the Year at the 2025 ACM Awards, delivering heartfelt thanks and a bit of rowdy charm during a night that honored both legacy and longevity.

Chris Stapleton Wins Male Artist of the Year at the 2025 ACM Awards

Chris Stapleton wins Male Artist of the Year at the 2025 ACM Awards, dedicates the award to late friend Ben Vaughn in a heartfelt speech.

Old Dominion Wins Group of the Year at 2025 ACM Awards, Makes History with Eighth Straight Win

Old Dominion wins Group of the Year for the eighth straight time at the 2025 ACM Awards, extending their record and honoring Rascal Flatts in a heartfelt speech.

Cody Johnson’s “Dirt Cheap” Wins Song of the Year at the 2025 ACM Awards

Cody Johnson's "Dirt Cheap" wins Song of the Year at the 2025 ACM Awards, with emotional remarks from songwriter Josh Phillips marking a standout moment of the night.

Cody Johnson Reveals He and Wife Brandi Are Expecting a Baby Boy on the CMA Red Carpet

Cody Johnson reveals he and wife Brandi are expecting a baby boy during ACM Awards week, adding a personal milestone to a career moment marked by seven nominations.

There Are No Beyoncé Nods at the 2025 ACM Awards and That’s No Mistake

Beyoncé's exclusion from the 2025 ACM Awards wasn't an oversight. The industry made a clear choice about who really belongs in country music.

Meet the Three Actresses Who Will Bring Dolly Parton’s Life to the Broadway Stage

Three powerhouse actresses will portray Dolly Parton in her upcoming Broadway musical, which will capture her journey from the Smoky Mountains to global superstardom.

Gretchen Wilson Shocks Everyone With Her Win on The Masked Singer as Pearl

Gretchen Wilson shocked viewers as Pearl on The Masked Singer, winning Season 13 with a comeback performance that proved she's far from finished.

Carrie Underwood Admits the American Idol Theme Song Still Gives Her Anxiety

Carrie Underwood admits the American Idol theme still sparks anxiety nearly 20 years after her win, proving some moments stay with you no matter how far you go.

George Strait’s ACM Crown Is on the Line and Chris Stapleton Is Coming for It

Chris Stapleton is chasing history at the 2025 ACM Awards. With six nominations, he could surpass George Strait as the most awarded male solo artist in ACM history.

Kellie Pickler Leans on Her Idol Friend Katharine McPhee as Her Legal Battle with In-Laws Escalates

Kellie Pickler finds steady support from longtime friend Katharine McPhee as her legal dispute with her late husband Kyle Jacobs' parents deepens.

Beyoncé Caves and Changes Cowboy Carter Visual After Cease and Desist

Beyoncé was forced to pull a key visual from her Cowboy Carter tour after a cease and desist from Sphere Entertainment. Even pop royalty has to play by the rules.

Jamal Roberts Just Gave Carrie Underwood’s “Undo It” the Redemption It Needed

Jamal Roberts transformed Carrie Underwood's most divisive hit into a showstopper. His "Undo It" performance on Idol might be the redemption this song needed.

Breanna Nix Belts Martina McBride’s Independence Day and Earns a Spot in the Top 7

Breanna Nix powered through a brief lyric slip to deliver a bold take on Martina McBride's "Independence Day," earning her a well-deserved spot in Idol's Top 7.

John Foster Honors George Strait With “I Cross My Heart” and Earns His Spot in American Idol’s Top 7

John Foster's heartfelt performance of George Strait's "I Cross My Heart" on American Idol sealed his place in the Top 7 and made it personal with a dedication to his girlfriend.

Lainey Wilson Set to Make Her Feature Film Debut in Colleen Hoover’s “Reminders of Him”

Lainey Wilson will make her film debut in Reminders of Him, joining a star-studded cast in the emotional Colleen Hoover adaptation, according to Variety.

John Foster’s “Something to Talk About” Performance Sends Him to Idol’s Top 8

John Foster's cover of Bonnie Raitt's "Something to Talk About" sent him straight to the Idol Top 8 with charm, grit, and a whole lot of country soul.