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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

Country Music’s Biggest Stars Joined Forces For An Epic Performance of “Luckenbach, Texas”

An extraordinary cast of stars – including Willie Nelson, Eric Church, Kacey Musgraves, and more – gathered for an epic performance of "Luckenbach, Texas."

Kid Rock Re-Invented The Classic Track “Sugar Pie Honey Bunch,” Adding A Dark Spin To It

Did it ever cross your mind that Kid Rock would cover "I Can't Help Myself (Sugar Pie Honey Bunch)?" Well, he put a dark spin on it, and it's something you should listen to.

Willie Nelson And Sons Lukas And Micah Perform “Blue Eyes Crying In The Rain” During 2017 Recording Session

Micah and Lukas prove that the apple didn't fall far from the tree as they sing "Blue Eyes Crying In The Rain" with their legendary father, Willie Nelson.

10-Year-Old Girl Gained More Than Three Million Views With Jaw-Dropping Cover Of “Jolene”

Prepare to be blown away by a 10-year-old Jadyn Rylee singing a flawless rendition of Dolly Parton's "Jolene." It has now gained more than 3 million views.

Loretta Lynn Remembers Friend Patsy Cline In “This Haunted House”

Listen to Loretta Lynn's "This Haunted House," a heart wrenching tribute for Patsy Cline, a mentor and a friend who she'll always miss every single day.

Remembering The Death of Vern Gosdin, Known Simply To Fans as “The Voice” 

On the evening of April 28, 2009, honky-tonk singer Vern Gosdin passed away in his sleep at a Nashville hospital. He was 74.

Here Are 10 Facts About Johnny Horton That You Probably Didn’t Know

Get to know American honky tonk and rockabilly singer Johnny Horton with these ten interesting facts about his life and career.

Here Are Some Vern Gosdin Songs That Made Him Known To Most Of His Fans As “The Voice”

With such marvelous, mournful baritone that's always been present in Vern Gosdin songs, the legendary country singer was quick to capture country fans' hearts.

Here Are 10 Facts You Probably Didn’t Know About John Wayne’s True Grit

Did you know that despite being one of the most iconic Westerns, John Wayne didn't really like True Grit? More trivia facts when you click!

Terry Bradshaw Talked Playing Football With “Duck Dynasty” Star Phil Robertson

Did you know that four-time Super Bowl-winning quarterback Terry Bradshaw used to play as a backup quarterback for "Duck Dynasty" star Phil Robertson.

Throwback To A Young George Strait Capturing Country Fans’ Heart With “A Fire I Can’t Put Out”

George Strait graced the popular country variety show Hee Haw with a performance of "A Fire I Can't Put Out," a song about a man struggling to let a woman go.

Watch Randy Travis As He Surprised Fans By Pretending To Be A Statue at Madame Tussauds

Randy Travis snuck into Madame Tussauds to surprise some of his fans by staying still, pretending he was one of the museum's wax figures.

Throwback To Roy Clark And Barbara Mandrell Showing Off Their Banjo-Pickin’ Skills On Hee Haw

One of our favorite moments in the country-themed variety show Hee Haw was absolutely when Roy Clark and Barbara Mandrell showed off their banjo pickin' skills.

Gene Autry Singing “Ghost Riders In The Sky” Shows Why He’s America’s Favorite Singing Cowboy

Gene Autry singing "Ghost Riders In The Sky" in his 1949 Western film will prove to you why he's been labeled as the greatest singing cowboy of all time.

Watch This Man Singing “You Are My Sunshine” To His Girlfriend In An Assisted Living Facility

This man singing "You Are My Sunshine" to his longtime girlfriend in an assisted living facility amidst the coronavirus outbreak is the sweetest thing you'll see.

Here’s Reba McEntire and Brooks & Dunn Singing “Only In America” During Their Las Vegas Residency

There's nothing better than patriotic music to make you proud to be an American, like Reba McEntire and Brooks & Dunn's "Only In America."

Rory Feek And Daughter Indy Share A Sweet Drive-Along Duet 

Being a single father is tough, but Rory Feek stepped up to fill in the shoes of his late wife. Click to see his sweet shared moment with daughter Indy.

Bindi Irwin Still Gets Emotional Whenever She Remembers Her Dad, Steve Irwin

The legendary Steve Irwin may have passed away more than a decade ago, but his daughter, Bindi Irwin, still cries whenever she sees footage of him.

Volunteer Firefighter Helped Cancer-Stricken Woman Who Attended Brad Paisley Show in Texas 

Thomas Harwell, a volunteer firefighter, helped an elderly cancer-stricken woman up the stairs after a rockin’ Brad Paisley show in Texas.

The Country Version of “The Wind Beneath My Wings” by Gary Morris

“The Wind Beneath My Wings” was recorded by Gary Morris in 1983. He was the first to make the song enter the country chart.

Remembering the Death of Harold Reid and His Continued Legacy

On the anniversary of the death of Statler Brother's bass vocalist Harold Reid, we celebrate the life he has lived and the legacy of his music career.

Lorrie Morgan’s “Help Me Make It Through The Night” Is A Tribute Cover For The 50th CMA Awards

Watch Lorrie Morgan’s Help Me Make It Through The Night tribute cover to celebrate the song’s achievement as Single of the Year in 1971.

Here Are Bill Monroe Songs, The Bluegrass Standards You Need To Hear

Remembered as The Father of Bluegrass, Bill Monroe songs truly helped shape the genre with his vigorous mandolin and high, lonesome singing.

The Lynns Graced One Television Show With A Performance of Their Song “Woman To Woman”

During their appearance in the television show Girl's Night Out, The Lynns talked about how special "Woman to Woman" is before kicking off a remarkable performance.

Meet Zac Brown Band’s Bassist Matt Mangano And His Inspiring Musical Journey

In 2014, Zac Brown Band announced their latest member Matt Mangano, who took over the role of bass guitarist – and fans were quick to recognize him.

Cody Johnson Fought Tears as He Sang “How Great Thou Art” At Sold-Out Ryman Show

During his two concerts at Nashville's Ryman Auditorium, Cody Johnson's performance of "How Great Thou Art" left the die-hard "CoJo" fans in tears.

15-Year-Old Girl Pays Tribute To a Family Friend and Fallen Soldier With A Song “Soldier’s Light” 

Prepare to sob your heart out as you listen to Rylee Preston's "Soldier's Light," offering a special tribute to a family friend and soldier who fought and died fighting for our country.

Willie Nelson’s Son Shares Decades-Old Throwback Photos Of Their Family

Onstage, Willie Nelson is celebrated for the taste of his outlaw style. But offstage, he is a father, a title that he is most proud to bear.

Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson Performs Elvis Presley Hit Song “Are You Lonesome Tonight”

Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson as a hotshot quarterback who sings “Are You Lonesome Tonight,” is definitely one for the books. Watch it here.

Listen to Kenny Chesney And Kid Rock’s Epic Team Up For Waylon Jennings’ “Luckenbach, Texas”

Kenny Chesney and Kid Rock teamed up for "Luckenbach, Texas (Back to the Basics of Love)," and it's the most epic country-rock collaboration you'll hear.