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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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These Alabama Songs Will Remind You How You Fell In Love With The Iconic Group

Here’s a playlist of Alabama songs that brought youthful energy, sensuality, and a rocking edge that introduced more audiences to the genre.

This List of Rascal Flatts Songs Will Surely Give You An Emotional Ride

Here are Rascal Flatts songs hailed to be among the most influential hits in the genre’s history and will likely get stuck in your head for days.

Loretta Lynn’s Children: Who are they and What Happened to Them?

Meet Loretta Lynn’s children Betty, Cissie, Ernest, and the twins Peggy and Patsy, who all carved their own paths as singers except for her son Jack.

Is David Lee Murphy married? Everything You Need To Know About The Country Singer

Before David Lee Murphy became a million-selling singer-songwriter, he had been writing songs for other country music artists. Find his story here.

The ‘Duck Dynasty’ stars: Where is the Robertson Family now?

The Roberston family of ‘Duck Dynasty’ had been a popular fixture on American reality TV from 2012 until 2017. Ever wonder where are they now?

Ronnie Milsap Songs Reigning Over The Country Music During the 1980s

We’ve round up some of the best Ronnie Milsap songs that showcase his smooth and passionate vocals, making him a country favorite.

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Are you missing The Ranch cast? Indeed, they took the viewers on a full entertainment package of comedy, drama, and romance. Here’s who played who!

10 Things You Didn’t Know About the Netflix Series, The Ranch

Netflix’s The Ranch wrapped up after four years which disappointed countless of fans. Here are things you might not know about the show.

All The Country Songs From The Ranch Soundtrack That You’ll Surely Love

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David Lee Murphy Songs Continue To Be Staples At Country Radio

Here’s a list of the best David Lee Murphy songs within his illustrious career – from the ones he recorded to songs made famous by other artists.

Toby Keith’s “Happy Birthday America” Sends A Bittersweet Message

To mark the fourth of July, Toby Keith’s “Happy Birthday America” was released as a single off his as-yet-untitled and long-awaited album.

Garth Brooks’ “Papa Loved Mama” Is Not Your Ordinary Love Song

Remember the time when Garth Brooks made history with his third studio album, Ropin' the Wind, which was released in 1991? Ropin' the Wind helped close Brooks' big name by hatching three big hits, including “The River”. In addition, off this album is his fourth single, “Papa Loved Mama”, which also became a hit.

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David Lee Murphy’s “Everything’s Gonna Be Alright:” An Optimistic Look At Life

In 2017, David Lee Murphy’s “Everything’s Gonna Be Alright” was released to country radio. Here’s the story behind the song.

David Lee Murphy’s “Dust On The Bottle” Is Still As Sweet As It Used To Be

Can you believe we’ve been singing David Lee Murphy’s “Dust On The Bottle” for nearly three decades already? Here’s the story behind the classic hit.

Little House on The Prairie Cast: Where Are They Now?

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Clay Walker’s “What’s It To You:” A Man’s Sincere Confession of Love

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Despite being deemed to be suggestive and too intimate for radio, Alabama’s “Feels So Right” became a multi-week. Here’s what’s the song is about!

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