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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
Willie Nelson121
George Strait121

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Latest Stories

Snoop Dogg Just Set a New Standard for Halftime Shows, and the Super Bowl Should Be Nervous

Snoop Dogg just turned Christmas Day into a halftime masterclass with his Netflix NFL Holiday Halftime Party, stealing the spotlight with Lainey Wilson, Andrea Bocelli, and more, leaving fans saying it beat the Super Bowl.

Bailey Zimmerman Surprises His Mom With a New House and Escalade on Christmas Morning

Bailey Zimmerman made Christmas unforgettable by surprising his mom with a brand new house and a Cadillac Escalade, proving that staying true to your roots is what real country boys do.

Alan Jackson’s Three Daughters Are All Pregnant and He’s Getting Ready for Three New Grandbabies

Alan Jackson and his wife, Denise, just revealed that all three of their daughters are pregnant at the same time, and the country icon is gearing up to welcome three new grandbabies in 2026.

Lainey Wilson Sleighs the NFL Christmas Halftime Show With Snoop Dogg and a Santa Surprise

Lainey Wilson lit up the 2025 NFL Christmas halftime show with a show-stealing sleigh entrance and a powerhouse performance of "Santa Claus is Coming to Town" alongside Snoop Dogg, proving once again she is the reigning queen of country.

Parker McCollum and Wife Hallie Expecting Baby No. 2 and It’s Another Boy Due Summer 2026

Parker McCollum and his wife, Hallie, are expecting their second baby boy in the summer of 2026, sharing the joyful news with a sweet Christmas announcement featuring their son, Major.

Garth Brooks Honors KISS with Show-Stopping “Shout It Out Loud” at Kennedy Center

Garth Brooks surprised everyone at the 2025 Kennedy Center Honors with a high-energy performance of KISS' "Shout It Out Loud," bringing down the house and leaving fans wondering why he did not sing for fellow honoree George Strait instead.

George Strait Gets Emotional Tribute from Country Stars at the 2025 Kennedy Center Honors

George Strait received an emotional tribute at the 2025 Kennedy Center Honors, with Miranda Lambert, Brooks & Dunn, and Vince Gill delivering unforgettable performances that celebrated the King of Country's legendary career.

Jason Aldean and Brittany Aldean Share Why They Stay Unapologetic About Their Conservative Views

Jason Aldean and his wife, Brittany, explain why they proudly speak out about their conservative beliefs, saying they feel called to be bold, honest, and unapologetic, no matter the backlash.

Keith Urban Brightens Patients’ Day at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital with Special Visit

Keith Urban brought holiday joy to Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital with a heartfelt visit, gifting guitars and sharing music with young patients through the hospital's music therapy program.

Keith Urban’s CBS Competition ‘The Road’ Names Adam Sanders Its First Winner

Adam Sanders wins Keith Urban's The Road and takes home $250,000, a record deal, and a Stagecoach slot, proving grit and heart still win in country music.

Theo Von Casually Reveals He’s in Bible Study With Morgan Wallen

Theo Von revealed he and Morgan Wallen are in a Bible study together, showing a surprising and wholesome side of the country star fans rarely get to see.

Tyler Hubbard Is Working to Mend His Relationship With Brian Kelley After Florida Georgia Line’s Split

Tyler Hubbard says he and Brian Kelley are working to rebuild their friendship after the Florida Georgia Line split, focusing on healing before any reunion talk.

Miranda Lambert Is Executive Producing a Hulu Series Inspired by Her Songs

Miranda Lambert is bringing her fearless country storytelling to television as executive producer of a new Hulu series inspired by her songs and rooted in Texas grit and secrets.

Jelly Roll Receives Full Pardon From Tennessee Governor After Years of Redemption

Jelly Roll received a full pardon from Tennessee's governor, marking a powerful milestone in his journey from prison to platinum with a message of true redemption.

Riley Green Met Sam Elliott at the CMAs and Got the Most Sam Elliott Response Possible

Riley Green shared that Sam Elliott once growled at him instead of speaking at the CMA Awards, and the moment was unforgettable in the most cowboy way possible.

George Jones’ Booking Agent Shares the Ridiculous Sign He Was Too Drunk to Go On

George Jones' booking agent says his hair told the whole story. If it wasn't stiff with hairspray, he was too drunk to perform, and chaos was already in motion.

Jelly Roll Says Losing More Than 200 Pounds Unexpectedly Cured His Color Blindness

Jelly Roll says losing 200 pounds cured his color blindness, and the moment he saw a purple flower for the first time hit harder than any hit song he ever wrote.

Blake Shelton Says Bringing Gwen Stefani to His Oklahoma Ranch Is One of the Joys of His Life

Blake Shelton says bringing Gwen Stefani to his Oklahoma ranch and watching her fall in love with country life is one of the greatest joys of his life, showing how the couple found peace far from the spotlight.

George Strait Declines CBS Interview for Kennedy Center Honors and Lets the Music Speak for Itself

George Strait skipped the CBS interview at the Kennedy Center Honors and let his music do the talking while country stars paid tribute during an unforgettable night.

Lauren Alaina Suffers a Hilarious Wardrobe Mishap Right Before Taking the Stage

Lauren Alaina suffered a hilarious wardrobe mishap before her Ohio concert when she accidentally wore two different boots, but the new mom laughed it off and still owned the moment.

Cooper Alan and Wife Hally Welcome Their First Baby and Share the Sweetest First Photos

Country star Cooper Alan and wife Hally have welcomed their first child, baby girl Coley Frances, sharing sweet photos and celebrating the start of a brand-new chapter.

Bailey Zimmerman Can’t Stop Listening to “Choosin’ Texas” and Says Ella’s Got Him Hooked

Bailey Zimmerman cannot stop listening to Ella Langley's "Choosin' Texas," calling it his latest obsession as the viral hit racks up millions of streams and praise across country music.

Joe Ely, Country-Rock Trailblazer Who Defined a Generation of Texas Sound, Dies at 78

Texas country-rock legend Joe Ely has died at 78 after a powerful career that blended honky-tonk with rock and made him a touring favorite of the Clash and Rolling Stones.

Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton Appear Unbothered While Shopping Amid Divorce Speculation

Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton shut down divorce rumors without saying a word, stepping out hand in hand for a grocery run that proves their love is still going strong.

Duck Dynasty’s Miss Kay Receives an Emotional Health Update After a Devastating Year

After a heartbreaking year of loss and health struggles, Duck Dynasty's Miss Kay Robertson is making a powerful comeback. Her family shares an uplifting health update that fans have been praying for.

Raul Malo’s Funeral Plans Have Been Announced and the Public Is Welcome to Attend

Raul Malo's funeral will be held on December 18 at the Cathedral of the Incarnation in Nashville, and the public is welcome to attend and celebrate the legendary Mavericks frontman's life and legacy.

John Michael Montgomery Delivers His Final Performance of “I Swear” at Rupp Arena

John Michael Montgomery delivers an emotional final performance of "I Swear" at Rupp Arena, ending his touring career with a heartfelt farewell in his home state of Kentucky.

Darryl Worley Mourns the Devastating Loss of Longtime Friend and Tour Manager Joe Morris

Darryl Worley mourns the heartbreaking loss of his longtime tour manager and close friend Joe Morris, reflecting on two decades of loyalty, brotherhood, and the pain of saying goodbye without truly letting go.

The Night Bruce Springsteen Made Kenny Chesney Cry in a Way He Never Expected

Kenny Chesney opened up about the night Bruce Springsteen made him cry during Springsteen on Broadway, revealing how The Boss validated his journey and became an unexpected inspiration.

Beyoncé’s Mom Slams Country Music’s Gatekeeping in New Peacock Documentary

Tina Knowles calls out country music for "gatekeeping," but fans say Beyoncé's Cowboy Carter missed the mark by skipping the roots and rewriting the story.