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Arden Lambert

  • Arden Lambert covers breaking country music news for Country Thang Daily.
  • His beat includes today’s biggest stars, award shows, new music, tours, and the headlines fans are talking about.
  • 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.

5,105stories written for Country Thang Daily
2019writing for CTD since January 2019
1,186Songs & Music stories 1,090Stars stories 944Legends & Classics stories

Artists Arden Covers Most

Number of stories per artist.

Dolly Parton216
Carrie Underwood134
Keith Urban129
Blake Shelton125
Miranda Lambert125

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Latest Stories

69 Years Ago Today, Patsy Cline Won Big With A Song She Didn’t Want And A Dress She Didn’t Choose

Sixty-nine years ago, Patsy Cline sang a song she never wanted in a dress she did not choose and still won the night that made her a country music legend.

Chris Stapleton Crushes Pop Charts With “Tennessee Whiskey” Named the Decade’s No. 1 Song

Chris Stapleton's "Tennessee Whiskey" was named the most-streamed song of the 2010s in 2025, outshining every pop hit and rewriting country music history.

Kenny Chesney Doubles Down on Sphere Magic, Adds 6 Shows to 2026 Residency

Kenny Chesney doubles down on Sphere magic and adds six more shows to his 2026 residency. One epic Vegas run with eleven total nights and no stadiums in sight.

Greg Biffle’s Home Burglarized Weeks After Tragic Plane Crash That Claimed His Life and Family

Greg Biffle's home was burglarized weeks after the crash that killed him and his family, adding a cruel twist to an already heartbreaking tragedy.

Lainey Wilson Joins Musical Legend Vince Gill in Honoring Dolly Parton at Opry Goes Dolly

Lainey Wilson and Vince Gill teamed up at Opry Goes Dolly for a powerhouse tribute to Dolly Parton that had the crowd on its feet and feeling every note.

Chris Stapleton Says “I’ve Done Enough” and Hints He May Retire Sooner Than Expected

Chris Stapleton hints at an early retirement, saying he has done enough and is now searching for a new fire to chase beyond music.

Dolly Parton Shares Her Surprisingly Simple Secret to Staying Young at 80

Dolly Parton celebrates turning 80 with grace, grit, and a whole lot of sparkle as she shares her simple secret to staying young and proves age is just a number when you are doing what you love.

Dolly Parton’s Sister Freida Says “You Mean So Much to Me” in Emotional Birthday Post

Freida Parton shares a heartfelt birthday tribute to her sister, Dolly, celebrating their lifelong bond and reminding fans that behind the country icon is a deeply rooted family love.

Karley Scott Collins Shuts Down Rumors She’s Dating Keith Urban and Sets the Record Straight

Karley Scott Collins sets the record straight and shuts down rumors that she is dating or living with Keith Urban following his divorce from Nicole Kidman.

Suzy Bogguss Officially Joins the Grand Ole Opry and the Moment Was Full of ’90s Country Legends

Suzy Bogguss is officially a member of the Grand Ole Opry, and her induction was packed with '90s country legends like Reba McEntire and Trisha Yearwood in a night full of love, legacy, and unforgettable performances.

Keith Urban Moves In With New Girlfriend After Divorce From Nicole Kidman, According to Report

Keith Urban is moving on fast after his split from Nicole Kidman, reportedly living with a new girlfriend and working on a breakup album that could spill all the tea.

Rascal Flatts Return to Touring and Say They’re Not Rushing Into New Music

Rascal Flatts are back on the road with their Life Is a Highway Tour, but are not rushing into the studio anytime soon. They are focused on reconnecting with fans and reliving the music that made them legends.

Ludacris Pulls Out of Kid Rock’s ‘Rock the Country’ Tour After Controversy and Calls It a Mix-Up

Ludacris pulls out of Kid Rock's Rock the Country Tour after fan backlash sparks controversy, calling the whole thing a mix-up as tensions rise over politics and music.

Hardy and His Wife Just Gave $45,000 to Support New Moms and Babies Across Tennessee

HARDY and his wife, Caleigh, donated $45,000 to the Mothers' Milk Bank of Tennessee, launching The Rosie Fund to help provide lifesaving donor milk for babies in need.

Kenny Chesney Got So Distracted by the Las Vegas Sphere He Forgot His Own Lyrics

Kenny Chesney admits the Las Vegas Sphere was so visually intense he forgot his own lyrics on stage, turning a rare slip into a powerful moment with fans.

Gov. Lee Proclaims January 19 as ‘Dolly Parton Day’ in Honor of Her 80th Birthday

Tennessee just made it official. Governor Bill Lee has proclaimed January 19 as Dolly Parton Day in honor of her 80th birthday, celebrating her unmatched impact on music, philanthropy, and the Volunteer State.

Keith Urban Just Sat Down for His First Interview Since the Divorce and Nothing Was Off Limits

Keith Urban opens up in his first interview since his divorce from Nicole Kidman, revealing his journey toward healing, simplicity, and self-awareness while staying focused on music and fatherhood.

Dolly, Lainey, Miley, Reba, and Queen Latifah Just Gave Us the Comfort Song of the Year

Dolly Parton teams up with Lainey Wilson, Miley Cyrus, Reba McEntire, and Queen Latifah for a soul-stirring version of "Light of a Clear Blue Morning," delivering a powerful anthem of hope, healing, and resilience.

Jelly Roll Gets Honest About Faith, Forgiveness, and the Two Values He Says the World Needs Most

Jelly Roll opens up about his faith journey, forgiveness, and why love and empathy are the two values the world needs most, proving that real redemption comes with honesty and heart.

Dwight Yoakam to Host Star-Studded Benefit for Children’s Hospital Los Angeles at The Roxy

Dwight Yoakam is hosting a powerful benefit concert, "Rockin' for the Kids at The Roxy," to support Children's Hospital Los Angeles with help from Charley Crockett, Marcus King, Lukas Nelson, and more.

Are Megan Moroney’s New Songs Taking Aim at Riley Green? Fans Think the Clues Add Up

Megan Moroney's new songs have fans convinced she is calling out Riley Green, with pointed lyrics and subtle clues fueling rumors of a breakup anthem with a sharp edge.

Kelly Clarkson Shares a Rare Update on How Her Kids Are Coping After Their Dad’s Death

Kelly Clarkson opens up about how her kids are coping after their father, Brandon Blackstock's, death, sharing a heartfelt update filled with love, snuggles, and quiet strength.

“Duck Dynasty” Star Mary Kate Robertson Shares Sweet Bump Update as She Awaits Twin Baby Girls

Mary Kate Robertson shares a sweet bump update as she waits for twin baby girls with John Luke, and Duck Dynasty fans cannot get enough of their growing family joy.

Lainey Wilson Teams Up With Reba, Miley and Queen Latifah to Reimagine a Beloved Dolly Parton Song

Lainey Wilson, Reba McEntire, Miley Cyrus, and Queen Latifah join Dolly Parton for a soulful new version of "Light of a Clear Blue Morning," blending country legacy with hope, strength, and unity.

Wynonna Judd Remembers Bob Weir and the Incredible Thing He Did After Naomi Passed

Wynonna Judd honors Bob Weir with a heartfelt tribute, revealing how the Grateful Dead legend showed up for her after Naomi Judd's death and became more than a friend, he became family.

Bob Weir’s Final Country Cover “Mamas Don’t Let Your Babies Grow Up to Be Cowboys” Hits Different Now That He’s Gone

Bob Weir's final cover of "Mamas Don't Let Your Babies Grow Up to Be Cowboys" hits harder now that he's gone, offering fans a raw, soulful farewell from a legend who never stopped giving everything to the music.

Chris Stapleton’s “Tennessee Whiskey” Becomes the First Country Song to Go Double Diamond

Chris Stapleton's "Tennessee Whiskey" just made country music history by becoming the first country song ever to earn RIAA double diamond status with over 20 million units sold.

Dolly Parton Says She Won’t Attend Her 80th Birthday Celebration at the Grand Ole Opry

Dolly Parton will miss her 80th birthday bash at the Grand Ole Opry, but the country queen is still sending love as fans celebrate with music, Dolly-themed fun, and a whole lot of sparkle in her honor.

Miranda Lambert Set to Light Up the Daytona 500 Pre-Race Show and Launch the 2026 NASCAR Season

Miranda Lambert will ignite the 2026 NASCAR season with a powerhouse pre-race concert at the Daytona 500, bringing her fiery country spirit to The Great American Race.

Morgan Wallen Makes History Again With a Billboard Milestone Most Artists Never Reach

Morgan Wallen just made history again as Dangerous hits five years on the Billboard 200, proving he is not just a country star but a chart-dominating powerhouse.