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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

A Masterpiece in A Blur: Old Crow Medicine Show’s “Sweet Amarillo”

Good things sometimes come unexpectedly. And true enough, in the form of an email, "Sweet Amarillo" by Old Crow Medicine Show was created.

Lively But Deep: “I Hear Them All” by Old Crow Medicine Show

Old Crow Medicine Show's "I Hear Them All" starts lively and leaves you jiving to it. But you should reconsider that when you look at its lyrics.

Relive Dolly Parton’s Epic Looks Throughout The Years

Whether she's on stage singing her heart out or posing for an album cover, Dolly Parton never fails to amaze us. Here are some of her most epic looks.

Johnny Cash and Family Sang “Will The Circle Be Unbroken”

Almost like the Carters, Johnny Cash and his family performed their version of the hymn wholeheartedly. Picture every family member sing their hearts out.   

Here Are Facts About Marty Raybon And His Successful Run With Shenandoah

Of course, the success of Shenandoah would not be possible without Marty Raybon's remarkable vocal skills. Here are some facts about him.

Adele Is Grateful For Shania Twain Attending Her Concert In Vegas

Adele got one very famous country star cheering her on during her show at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas. It's none other than Shania Twain.

Bringing Back the Good Old Times: Ronnie Milsap’s “Am I Losing You”

Originally recorded by Jim Reeves and to honor him, Ronnie Milsap recorded the song and made it his 17th of 35 No. 1 hits.

Johnny Cash’s Unique Vocals in his “You Are My Sunshine” Cover

The covered hit from Johnny Cash “You are My Sunshine” was released in 1939 and it became one of the most popular songs of all time.

“Tears of the Lonely”: A Calming Reminder from Gentle Giant Don Williams

"Tears of the Lonely" will remind us of the “Gentle Giant” of country music. Listen for it will bring back the memories of Don Williams.

Definitely Heartbreaking: Tim McGraw’s “Please Remember Me”

Heartbreaks are no stranger to all of us. If you haven’t experienced one, Tim McGraw’s rendition of “Please Remember Me” might leave you in tears.

Feeling Good All The Way: “It’s A Great Day To Be Alive” by Home Free

Emanating positivity with their sweet voices, smooth instruments, and stunning visuals, Home Free made Travis Tritt's "It's A Great Day To Be Alive" more enjoyable.

In Blake Shelton’s Intense Rendition of “Goodbye Time”

"Goodbye Time" is a song that was first recorded by country legend Conway Twitty in 1988. After sixteen years, Blake Shelton cut and made it a Top 10 hit.

Powerful Yet Warming Vocals in Home Free’s “Auld Lang Syne”

The a cappella singing group Home Free helps us remain hopeful and optimistic as we face another year with their incredible remake of “Auld Lang Syne.”

Tom T. Hall’s “Ballad of Forty Dollars” is Life’s Sad Reality 

Tom T. Hall tells an interesting story in his song “Ballad of Forty Dollars.” He earned his first song on the top ten of the country chart with this single.

Behind Alan Jackson’s 23rd #1 Hit, “Small Town Southern Man.”

After three years since 2004, Alan Jackson finally scored another number one song on the country chart with his single “Small Town Southern Man.”

Dreamy and Golden Vibes: “Here Comes My Baby” by Dottie West

Opportunities do often come at times when you never expect them. For Dottie West, it's going big or going home. And true enough, she went all out on "Here Comes My Baby."

From Father to Son: Inside Gary Allan’s “Tough Little Boys”

Gary Allan's "Tough Little Boys" epitomizes how a father's love can sometimes be challenging but guaranteed unconditionally.

What Makes HARDY and Lainey Wilson’s “Wait In the Truck” Different

HARDY and Lainey Wilson team up for a murder ballad that immediately succeeds. The "wait in the truck" theme isn't like any other ballad song you've heard.

Heartfelt Melodies in Kane and Katelyn Brown’s “Thank God” Duet

The first-ever duet of Kane and Katelyn Brown's "Thank God" features sweet and genuine lyrics that everyone will surely melt to.

You Can’t Imagine Bluegrass Without The Stanley Brothers Songs In It

The incomparable sound of the duo's gritty tenor vocals, the driving banjo, and the soaring duets in The Stanley Brothers songs have become a favorite of many.

Was the Travis Tritt Country Rap Rant on Twitter Right? Is Country Rap Crap?

Travis Tritt went on Twitter to rant that mixing country and rap results in crap. The tweet gained notoriety online, prompting country music fans to react.

Why Teddy Bear by Red Sovine Will Leave You in Tears 

This another hit from ’76 was written by Red Sovine with Billy Joe Burnnette, Tommy Hill and Dale Royal. This sad spoken-word is about a crippled boy.

Why “Great Balls of Fire” by Jerry Lee Lewis is an Iconic Song 

Great Balls of Fire is one of the most iconic songs of rock and roll legend Jerry Lee Lewis, and we're here to talk about why that's so.

50 Dolly Parton Gospel Songs You Should Listen to Right Now

With boxsets worth of Dolly Parton gospel songs recorded throughout the Queen of Country's career, here is a list of 50 songs you should listen to now.

13 Dolly Parton GIFs That Can Make or Break Your Day!

We recently found the treasure trove of Dolly Parton GIFs. So we decided to share the Queen of Country in all her GIFy glory!

Remembering The Death of Hank Snow and His Prolific Career

‘The Singing Ranger’ Hank Snow was the first most successful country music singers to come out of Canada. He passed away on December 20, 1999.

Doug Sahm Expressed His Displeasure in “I Can’t Go Back To Austin”

Expressing his displeasure at how that city was rapidly changing, Doug Sahm took a swipe through the song "I Can't Go Back to Austin."

A Decade in the Making – A Timeline of the Reba McEntire & Rex Linn Romance

While she only recently announced it, the Reba McEntire & Rex Linn romantic relationship was decades in the making, and here's a timeline of their story.

Hank Williams III Showed Off Outlaw Attitude on “Crazed Country Rebel”

Hank Williams III put his outlaw attitude on full display in "Crazed Country Rebel," which tells the journey of a drug-crazed man drifting from state to state.

Hank Williams III Feels The Curse Of His Songs In “Rebel Within”

While Hank Williams III is known for songs that focus on the outlaw life, "Rebel Within" made him think that he's inside the curse of living out his country songs.