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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

Billy Ray Cyrus Songs Continue To Be An Inspiration to Today’s Musicians

Billy Ray Cyrus songs did not only become an instant chart and sales success, it even sparked a new dance craze. So, we made a playlist out of it.

Meet Garth Brooks’ Daughters: The Three Gorgeous Women In His Life

Meet Garth Brooks’ daughters Taylor, August, and Allie. You’ll absolutely be surprised how they’ve all grown up and chasing their own dreams now.

The Best Country Songs About Growing Up Whatever Stage You’re At In Life

Here’s a playlist of country songs about growing up that will make you look back with joy and contentment at the wonderful blessings in our lives.

Tom T. Hall’s Family: The People Behind The Success and the Glamour

Meet the supportive family behind and alongside the successful career of Tom T. Hall, who’s known to be one of the leading figures of country music.

Country Throwback To The Statler Brothers’ “I’ll Go To My Grave Loving You”

It’s amazing how The Statler Brothers’ “I’ll Go To My Grave Loving You” portrayed how deep a man’s love can be. Listen and fall in love right now.

The Statler Brothers Songs That Are Well-Worth Including On Your Playlist

It’s no surprise how The Statler Brothers songs stood the test of time. Here are the best hits from the American country and gospel vocal group.

Tom T. Hall: The Legacy of a Storyteller

Tom T. Hall has turned his talent into award-winning songs, which made him legendary above the rest. Here’s what you probably not know about him.

15 Tom T. Hall Songs That Brought A Class Of Storytelling To Country Music

It’s amazing how listening to Tom T. Hall songs gives you the same experience as listening to a story told by a friend you bumped into on the corner.

Kris Kristofferson Songs That Left Such An Imprint On This World

Did you know that Kris Kristofferson songs are estimated to have been recorded by more than 450 artists? We’ve made you a playlist of his best hits.

The Story Behind Garth Brooks’ Divorce That Cost Him Millions

News of Garth Brooks’ divorce in 2001 left a lot of fans surprised, even shocked. What exactly happened to him and his first wife Sandy Mahl?

Garth Brooks and wife Trisha Yearwood: A Love Story Tested By Time

Garth Brooks and wife Trisha Yearwood have been married for 15 years. Here’s how their love story unfold just like a match made in heaven.

Country Songs About Fishing That Can Get Anglers Ready For A Day On The Water

We’ve compiled a playlist of country songs about fishing that’s perfect for country men and women who love to drop a line from time to time.

Check Out This Adorable Duet of Lady A’s Hillary Scott And Her Daughter

Lady A entertained the music-goers at Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre with an unexpected duet by Hillary Scott and her daughter, Eisele Kaye Tyrrell.

John Denver’s “Thank God I’m A Country Boy” Celebrates A Life Well-Lived

Fans around the world continue to revel in John Denver’s “Thank God I’m A Country Boy,” singing its lyrics that ring with joy.

John Denver and His Cheerful, Heartfelt Song “Sunshine on my Shoulders”

Just by listening to John Denver’s “Sunshine on my Shoulders,” you’ll quickly understand what made him so alluring to so many through the years.

John Denver’s “Calypso:” An Ode To World-Famous Underwater Explorer

John Denver’s “Calypso” is one of the songs he wrote by himself, wanting to understand “the silent world” better to keep it well-protected.

Alan Jackson’s “You’ll Always Be My Baby” Will Make All The Fathers of the Bride Cry

Alan Jackson’s “You’ll Always Be My Baby” is a song he personally wrote for her daughter’s wedding. Here’s the story behind the song.

Zachary John Denver: Meet John Denver’s Adopted Son

Get to know more about Zachary John Denver, the adopted son of the late country singer John Denver and his first wife, Annie Martell.

Tim McGraw and Faith Hill’s daughter Audrey makes acting debut in her dad’s new music video

Tim McGraw got a brand-new leading lady in his latest music video and it’s no other than his daughter, Audrey McGraw, for her acting debut.

Relive John Denver & Cass Elliot’s “Leaving on a Jet Plane”

John Denver wrote the song ‘Leaving on a Jet Plane’ in 1966 and it was made famous by Peter, Paul and Mary and having Cass Elliot in this is pure gold

Remembering John Denver With His Song “Rocky Mountain High”

What comes into your mind when you hear the word nature? Do you imagine streams, rivers, forest, and birds? Anyway, that sounds nice and relaxing, isn’t it?

Flashback to “Annie’s Song,” One of John Denver’s Finest Achievements

John Denver wrote "Annie's Song" in just ten-and-a-half minutes. interestingly, he ode the song to his estranged wife Annie Martell.

The Story Behind John Denver’s ‘Take Me Home, Country Roads’

John Denver’s ‘Take Me Home, Country Roads’ was written by Billy Danoff and Taffy Nivert, who had actually never been to the state.

John Denver’s “Leaving On A Jet Plane:” An Anthem For Long-Distance Love

John Denver’s “Leaving On A Jet Plane” is one of the songs he penned before embarking on a solo career and as a member of the Chad Mitchell Trio.

John Denver Songs: The Best Hits From The World’s Best-Loved Performer

John Denver songs touched people of all different backgrounds and fans of all ages, making him one of the world’s best-loved recording artists.

John Denver’s Death: The Story Behind His Final Flight

The unexpected news of John Denver’s death rocked not only the entire entertainment industry but the whole nation as well. Get the story here.

Alison Krauss Reunites with Robert Plant After Fourteen Years for new LP ‘Raise the Roof’

The frontman of Led Zeppelin joined forces with American bluegrass master Alison Krauss for an extraordinary collaboration, ‘Raise the Roof.’

Alison Krauss: A Guide About The Bluegrass Icon And Her New Collaboration

With 27 Grammy awards under her belt, Alison Krauss has definitely cemented her name in the music industry. Check out her new collaboration here.

Laine Hardy “Authentic” Music Video Gives A Glimpse of His Life on The Road

The wild side of his country upbringing is very present in Laine Hardy’s “Authentic.” See it for yourself here and prepare to be impressed.