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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

Throwback To Billy Joe Royal’s First Country Song, “Burned Like A Rocket”

When Billy Joe Royal reestablished himself in the 1980s as a mainstream country star, he released “Burned Like a Rocket,” his first country song and hit single in the genre.

Watch Willie Nelson Before All The Beard And The Braids, In This 1965 Performance

Did you know that back in 1965, when Willie Nelson was a rising star, he donned a very different look? Yup, no beard and no braids. Catch it here.

Three Students Wore Oversized Cowboy Hats As They Danced To “Elvira”

Watch the comical performance of three students as they danced to Oak Ridge Boy’s “Elvira” donning oversized cowboy hats and get some good vibes.

Duck Dynasty’s Uncle Si Finally Reveals His Secret Tea Recipe

Duck Dynasty's Uncle Si secret tea recipe is not so secret anymore! Click to know the step-by-step process in preparing this healthy drink.

Famed Ernest Tubb Record Shop Has Permanently Shut Its Doors

Ernest Tubb Record Shop – the famous country-only store that's a part of Music City's history – has permanently shut its doors after seven decades.

There’s A New Member in Luke Bryan’s Family With His Niece Giving Birth to An Adorable Baby Boy

Mother's Day was even more special for Luke Bryan's family as they welcomed the first child of his niece – a bouncing baby boy named Jonathan.

A Look Back To John Wayne And Maureen O’Hara’s Nearly Four Decades-Long Relationship

John Wayne and Maureen O'Hara's close bond behind the camera led many to believe that the two legendary actors were actually a couple. Were they?

Ashley Judd Reveals The Cause of Her Mother Naomi Judd’s Death

Ashley Judd, who has been tight-lipped about the details of Naomi Judd’s death, finally broke her silence. Catch the details here.

Randy Travis Posts A Heartfelt Message For Mickey Gilley To Honor The Singer’s Death

Randy Travis shares with fans a heartfelt message for the late singer Mickey Gilley. Aside from that, he also let us in on a little ‘secret’!

Kelly Clarkson Almost Broke Down With The Gift She Received During Mother’s Day

Kelly Clarkson has opened up about what it's like being a single mom and revealed the reason why she got emotional with her nanny's gift for Mother's Day.

Remembering The Death Of Jimmie Rodgers, The First Nationally-Known Country Music Star

On May 26, 1933, the world of country music lost the man who started it all – Jimmie Rodgers, who was regarded with great respect as the Father of Country Music.

Dolly Parton Honors Her Late Mother With A Performance Of An Unreleased Song

In 2020, Dolly Parton shared a very sentimental piece of her childhood - a song that her mama wrote down when the only thing she could do was sing.

Tune In To Naomi Judd’s Televised Public Memorial Service

The Judds fans will have a chance to celebrate the life and death of Naomi Judd this Sunday evening, May 15, on CMT. Catch the details here.

Linda Ronstadt’s Live Cover of Patsy Cline’s “I Fall To Pieces” Is A Masterpiece

Linda Ronstadt's live recording of Patsy Cline's "I Fall To Pieces" in 1972 will always be a must-listen country standard cover. Check it here.

Naomi Judd’s Life Celebrated Through Performances In Private Funeral Service

Friends and family of Naomi Judds gathered in Nashville for a private funeral service that the late singer actually planned herself. Take a look.

Mike Fisher Shares Never-Before-Seen Photos Of Carrie Underwood In Honor Of Mother’s Day

Carrie Underwood's husband, Mike Fisher, often posts rare snapshots to celebrate the mama that she is in honor of Mother's Day. And we can't get enough of them!

Here Are Some Facts About Cody Johnson, Who Lived The Life Of A Country Singer Before Becoming One

In addition to his successful music career, there are actually several other facts about Cody Johnson that fans may find interesting.

Miranda Lambert, Little Big Town Honor The Late Naomi Judd With “Grandpa”

Miranda Lambert and Little Big Town delivered a heartfelt tribute with their performance of "Grandpa (Tell Me 'Bout the Good Old Days)."

Wynonna Judd Shares Mother’s Day Tribute For Naomi With A Throwback Photo On Instagram

Wynonna Judd took to Instagram to remember her recently departed mother, Naomi Judd, with a throwback photo and short and sweet message.

Death Of “Urban Cowboy” Star And Legendary Icon Mickey Gilley Is A Sad Moment For The Country Music Community

Mickey Gilley, who was known as one of the pioneers of country music, dies at 86, and his death definitely left a hole in the community.

Remembering The Death Of June Carter Cash, Who Helped Pioneer Country Music

June Carter Cash died on May 15, 2003, at the age of 73 – with her husband, Johnny Cash, by her side. The country legend suffered complications from heart surgery.

Here Are Eddy Arnold Songs Which Huge Effect Is Still Felt On Today’s Country Performers

The success of Eddy Arnold songs paved the way for later singers, including Conway Twitty, George Strait, and Kenny Rogers, among others.

Here Are Some Facts About Eddy Arnold, One Of The Genre’s Most Prolific Hit-Making Artists

Without a doubt, Eddy Arnold is the most successful country hitmaker of all time. So, make sure to get to know more about him with these exciting facts.

Check Out These Exciting Facts About Guy Clark, One of Today’s National Treasures

Here are some interesting facts about Guy Clark – one of the godfathers of the Texas singer-songwriter tradition – that you have not heard yet.

Maureen O’Hara Shares The Reason Behind Her Broken Hand During Iconic Scene With John Wayne

Maureen O’Hara lets us in on the behind-the-scenes of how she broke her hand during the filming of The Quiet Man with John Wayne.

Katy Perry Came Rushing To The Stage With Laine Hardy’s Mesmerizing Performance of “Johnny B. Goode”

Indeed, Laine Hardy can drive the audience crazy – and pop superstar Katy Perry is no exemption. She's gone wild with Hardy's performance of "Johnny B. Goode."

Kid Rock And The Trews Collaborate For “Highway Of Heroes” In Honor Of Fallen Soldiers

Five years ago, Kid Rock was featured in The Trews’ “Highway of Heroes” in honor of all those who have sacrificed in service of the country.

Travis Tritt And Daughter Tyler Reese Joined In For A Beautiful Cover of “Don’t Cry, Joni”

In a short video uploaded by Tyler Reese on her Instagram, the father and daughter filmed themselves singing a cover of "Don't Cry, Joni."

Toddler Uses Toy Spiderman Fishing Rod And Ends Up Catching A Huge Rainbow Trout

A three-year-old became the talk of the town after he fished a huge rainbow trout using his toy spiderman fishing rod. See his catch here.

Naomi Judd Took Her Own Life Years After Battling Severe Depression

Just a day before The Judds' induction into the Country Music Hall of Fame, singer Naomi Judd took her own life. She was 76.