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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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Coy Bowles is one of the talented members of the Zac Brown Band, whose writing credits include three of the band's No. 1 hit songs. But there's actually more to his songwriting antics.

Miranda Lambert Is Mourning The Death of Her Guitarist Who Stayed By Her Side Through Decades

Country star Miranda Lambert is grieving the loss of her longtime guitarist Scotty Wray who died from heart disease. The two met in 2001 when Lambert was only 17.

Remembering Johnny Paycheck’s Death And His Career As an Outlaw Country Singer

While country singer Johnny Paycheck died many years ago, his outlaw life, as rough as his lyrics and remarkable music, will never be forgotten.

C.W. McCall Revealed He’s In Hospice And Is Battling With Cancer

While talking to the Drew & Mike podcast, the 93-year-old C.W. McCall revealed that he's now in hospice and is battling cancer.

Reba McEntire Attended Her Son’s Wedding with Boyfriend Rex Linn 

Reba McEntire's only son Shelby Blackstock married his fiancee Marissa Branch in a magical wedding. And McEntire's boyfriend Rex Linn was in attendance.

Reba And Shelby Blackstock Chose One of Her Hits During the Mother-Son Dance At His Wedding

Reba McEntire and Shelby Blackstock chose her 2005 hit, "You're Gonna Be (Always Loved by Me)," during the mother-son dance at his wedding, and it's truly touching.

Reba McEntire’s Son Shelby Blackstock Got Hitched In A Magical Fairy Tale Ceremony

Reba McEntire's son Shelby Blackstock married his longtime love Marissa Branch in a stunning fairytale wedding at Walt Disney World.

Jordan Davis: 15 Facts You Didn’t Know About The Country Star

Jordan Davis is definitely one of the hottest country stars today and is making such an impressive streak. Get to know more about him with these interesting facts.

This Clip of Johnny Cash Singing Merle Haggard’s “Mama Tried” Is Truly a Standout 

While Merle Haggard's "Mama Tried" has been covered countless times, there's one version that truly stands out – and that's Johnny Cash's.

Jamey Johnson Chose an Iconic Hit To Honor George Jones Three Years After His Death

Singer-songwriter Jamey Johnson's admiration for the one and only George Jones is very evident in his tear-jerking performance of "He Stopped Loving Her Today."

Jordan Davis Songs Are Quickly Becoming The Staple of Country Music

Jordan Davis songs are definitely dominating the country radio ever since his career has taken off over the past couple of years at the most incredible speed.

Jordan Davis’ “Singles You Up” Definitely Struck A Chord As It Became A Breakout Hit

Jordan Davis' "Singles You Up" is a feel-good and easygoing singalong ode to a taken girl. It's the singer's entrance into country music.

Jordan Davis’ “Take It From Me” Is The Perfect Soundtrack To Someone’s Thrilling Love Story

The steamy lyrics combined with an infectious tune in Jordan Davis' "Take It From Me" will definitely keep you singing this song for a week or even more.

Look! Hank Williams’ Granddaughter Is Sharing A Photo Of Him Without His Cowboy Hat

Guess you've never seen this photo of Hank Williams without his iconic cowboy hat. We're lucky his granddaughter is sharing it for the world to see.

Check Out This Inspiring Veteran Dancing To Toby Keith’s ‘American Soldier’

U.S. Army veteran Noah Galloway's story and his inspiring performance is a great reminder to overcome whatever obstacles come your way.

The Best Ricky Skaggs Songs: The Man Who Courageously Saved Country Music

The moment you'll listen to Ricky Skaggs songs, you'll quickly understand why he's being credited for saving country music during the Urban Cowboy era.

Throwback To Scotty McCreery And Lauren Alaina’s Incredible Performance of “I Told You So”

During the famous finale of American Idol Season 10, Scotty Mccreery And Lauren Alaina joined forces together for a remarkable performance of the classic hit "I Told You So."

Johnny Cash And Waylon Jennings Put On Big Smiles As Their Wives Serenade Them

Country icons June Carter Cash and Jessi Colter serenading husbands Johnny Cash and Waylon Jennings is absolutely the most legendary performance you'll see today.

Little Ricky Skaggs Performing “Foggy Mountain Special” Is The Most Adorable Thing You’ll See

Let's take a trip down the country memory lane with this rare footage of a seven-year-old Ricky Skaggs performing "Foggy Mountain Special" on live TV.

Meet Jordan Davis, His Wife, and their 2 Lovely Children

Get to know the 2018 countrywide chart-topper singer and the rest of his lovely family - his wife Kristen and their two kids, Eloise and Locklan.

Look At This Adorable Moment of Toby Keith Teaching Granddaughter How To Fish

While we've known Toby Keith as a country hitmaker of rousing anthems, he's also a happy family man who makes sure he spends time with his family.

Get To Know George Strait’s Only Granddaughter, The Sweet Girl Jilliann

George Strait is enjoying his golden years with his family, especially with his lovely grandkids. Now, get to know his only granddaughter Jilliann.

You Should See Georgette Jones Beautifully Singing “Choices” In Honor of Her Legendary Father

A stellar and seasoned entertainer in her own right, Georgette Jones' performance of "Choices" was nothing but graceful and flawless.

“Buy Dirt” by Jordan Davis featuring Luke Bryan Is The Current Country Favorite

Find out how "Buy Dirt" by Jordan Davis featuring Luke Bryan captured the hearts of fans everywhere as it sings about faith, family, and friends.

“You Should Probably Leave” by Chris Stapleton Is Made To Be a Radio Hit

"You Should Probably Leave" by Chris Stapleton comes with all the ingredients of being a country hit – complicated storytelling and a surprise twist towards the end.

The Highwaymen’s Performance Of “Me And Bobby McGee” Proves Why They’re The Best In Country Music

The audience can't help but watch in amazement as The Highwaymen perform "Me And Bobby McGee" during the American Outlaws: Live at Nassau Coliseum in 1990.

The Entire Dutton Family Tree from ‘Yellowstone’ and ‘1883’ Explained

Confused with how the ‘Yellowstone’ and ‘1883’ Duttons connect with each other? Don’t worry, we mapped the entire Dutton family tree for you.

T.J. Osborne Is So In Love With His Boyfriend Abi Ventura

T.J. Osborne’s celebratory kiss at the 2021 CMA Awards sparked curiosity on who his boyfriend Abi Ventura is. We’re here to deliver the request.

A Glimpse Of John Wayne’s Last Moment With Maureen O’hara Days Before The Actor’s Death 

John Wayne died in 1979, and his co-star and long-time friend Maureen O'Hara had a heartwarming story to tell.

15 Most Well-Loved Keith Whitley Songs That Keep His Musical Legacy Alive

Truly, Keith Whitley songs are among the greatest throughout country music's history. His haunting voice and ability to bring emotion is quite like no other.