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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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The powerful voices of Alison Krauss and The Cox Family can help you contemplate though "Where No One Stands Alone." Also, the hymn will remind you of God.

 Why “Believe in Me” By Dan Fogelberg Is a Song for Lovers with Trust Issues

Dan Fogelberg left us with his heart touching songs that express love-found or love gone-stories which most of us can relate with.

Ralph Stanley “Shouting on the Hills of Glory” A Song of Reunion with God

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Fifteen of the Best Eric Church Songs Listeners Would Definitely Love!

Eric Church has been in the industry for quite a long time already. That's why here are 15 of the best Eric Church songs that you might want to check out.

Did John Dutton Die in the Yellowstone Series? 

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Does Tate Dutton Fail to Escape Death’s Grasp in Yellowstone?

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Why Did Yellowstone Pay Tribute to John Prine and Who is He?

During Ep 3 of Yellowstone's season 4, the show decided to pay tribute to John Prine, leaving fans wondering who the man is and why he deserved such an honor.

Six Crystal Gayle Facts That You Should Definitely Know

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Jim Reeves Lent His Baritone Voice for a Breathtaking Cover of “Precious Memories”

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The 30 Country Rap Artists You Should Listen to Right Now!

Country rap is growing, and so is the number of artists in the genre. We've compiled a list of the 30 country rap artists we think are the most notable in the industry.

8 Facts About Mary Chapin Carpenter That You Want To Know

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Keith Urban’s “Song for Dad” Is a Heartfelt Thank You to the Men Who Raised Us Right

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Roy Rogers Daughter ‘Cheryl Rogers Barnett’ Take On Her Parents’ Legacy

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A Collection Of 50 Of The Best Southern Gospel Songs Through The Years

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Heartstrings Tugged and Pulled in these Mary Chapin Carpenter Songs

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Roy Rogers’ Children: Happiness In Eight

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Why Do Fans Think That Monica Will Die in Yellowstone?

The Yellowstone series doesn't hesitate to kill off its cast, sending fans speculating that Monica, one of the show's main characters, will die in Yellowstone.

Who is Milt Bradford and Why Did He Get a Yellowstone Tribute?

The Yellowstone tribute Milt Bradford received on the season four premiere of the famed show made fans curious. So, we've compiled some answers for you guys.

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Rock The South 2023: Lineup and Tickets to the Annual Celebration

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Emmylou Harris’ “Luxury Liner” Album Is Still One of the Finest 

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Hank Williams Jr.’s Accident That Almost Cost Him His Face

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