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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

Kelly Clarkson Will Pay Ex-Husband Brandon Blackstock Nearly $200k Per Month Amid Divorce

Country superstar Kelly Clarkson has been ordered to pay nearly $200,000 monthly in spousal and child support to her ex-husband. Get the story here!

Tigirlily: Meet the North Dakota Country Duo Blooming Today

Country duo Tigirlily are in full bloom right now. The latest country act began as a social media sensation and became commercial chart success.

How “Hurricane” by Luke Combs Opened So Many Doors For The Singer

“Hurricane” by Luke Combs is on top of his greatest hits. In fact, the song helped him secure a record deal and set the stage for his debut album.

Luke Combs’ ‘Beautiful Crazy’, The Truth Behind the Song That Launched His Career

With its incredibly catchy and personal lyrics, Luke Combs’ “Beautiful Crazy” became the most-played song of the past twelve months in 2019.

Luke Combs’ Crocs is the Newest in Country Vogue Fashion

Luke Combs’ crocs are back. The country superstar just announced his brand-new collaboration with the brand, and they’re cooler than ever.

Luke Combs’ “Better Together” Will Surely Make Your Heart Flutter

Luke Combs’ “Better Together” delivers the plain and uncomplicated message of love, quickly making it one of the top wedding songs.

Luke Combs’ “Even Though I’m Leaving” Will Give You An Emotional Experience

If you have ever been in the military or anyone in your family has, then Luke Combs’ “Even Though I’m Leaving” will surely connect to you.

Star-Studded Line-Up To Grace 2021 ACM’s Party for a Cause

The Academy of Country Music’s Party for a Cause is coming back at Nashville’s Ascend Amphitheater, and it’s featuring a star-studded line-up.

Walker Hayes’ “You Broke Up With Me” And The Fascinating Story Behind It

Walker Hayes' "You Broke Up With Me" tells the tale of a newly-dumped guy who bumped into his ex-lover at a party – something that’s relatable.

Sugarland’s “Something More” Might Change How You See Life

Written when they were still a trio, Sugarland's "Something More" is actually the continuation of their earlier hit, “Baby Girl.”

Walker Hayes’ “Craig” Lyrics Tell A Story of Friendship Beyond Compare

Walker Hayes’ “Craig” is a glimpse of his road to country music mainstream and introduces you to a friend who offered support in more ways possible.

Walker Hayes’ “Don’t Let Her” Will Take You To An Emotional Ride

Walker Hayes' "Don't Let Her" finds him making a checklist of things to do and not to do, to help the next man who’ll take his place.

Walker Hayes’ ‘Fancy Like’ Has Him A Little Baffled By Its Success

Pretty sure you have at least one track that you always feel the need to show your groove. Well, Walker Hayes’ “Fancy Like” is one of those songs.

Walker Hayes and wife Laney Beville Hayes: A Love That Stayed

Walker Hayes and wife Laney Beville Hayes met way back in elementary and fell in love in high school. Let’s see the life they have built together.

These Intriguing Walker Hayes Songs Uniquely Pull Inspiration From Life

Here are some of the best Walker Hayes songs that showcased his unique sounds and story-telling capabilities – and it’s a force of an explosion.

Walker Hayes: Meet the Breakout Country Singer

Did you know it took Walker Hayes over ten years to reach the top? He had his own share of career lows. Here’s the story of his humble beginnings!

These Are The Very Best Sugarland Songs Across Their Career, So Far

Brand-new Sugarland songs are in the works – and they said the wait for its release wouldn’t be long. In the meantime, here are their greatest hits.

Sugarland’s “Baby Girl” Is All About Making Your Parents Proud

Released as a single from their debut album, Sugarland's "Baby Girl" made a new record for being the longest chart run in the chart’s history.

Sugarland’s “All I Want To Do” Is a Lighthearted Song For Dancing

Sugarland's "All I Want To Do" reached the top spot of the country chart and was even a crossover hit, making it one of their greatest hits.

Sugarland’s “Babe” ft. Taylor Swift Is The Duet You Never Knew You Needed

After a five-year hiatus, the duo came back stronger with the release of Sugarland's "Babe" ft. Taylor Swift from their album, Bigger.

Sugarland’s “Stuck Like Glue:” A Sassy Song To Make You Feel Good

The moment you hear Sugarland's "Stuck Like Glue," it gets lodged in your head for weeks. It even became one of the most downloaded country ballads.

Meet Anne Murray: Her Story of Love and Family

Dubbed as America’s Canadian sweetheart, Anne Murray has been a woman of success who earned an impressive award tally throughout her music career.

Sugarland’s “Stay” Tells The Story of Betrayal From A Different Viewpoint

It has been 14 years since Sugarland’s “Stay” became the duo’s first chart-topping hit. Did you know it was inspired by one of Reba McEntire’s songs?

The Statler Brothers: America’s Poets of the 1960s

The Statler Brothers have been one of country music’s most successful vocal harmony groups. Let’s go back to how the group was formed many decades ago.

Ricky Van Shelton’s “From a Jack to a King” Is A Big Part of His Early Repertoire

Ricky Van Shelton's "From a Jack to a King" is his fifth consecutive No. 1 on the country chart, which further cemented his place in country music.

Clint Black’s “A Good Run of Bad Luck” Sums Up Gambling And Love

Clint Black's "A Good Run of Bad Luck" is actually jam-packed with terms related to gambling that you’ll pretty much enjoy spotting all of them.

Tom Selleck and wife Jillie Mack Love Story: Yin and Yang

Tom Selleck and wife Jillie Mack are now living their best life on their ranch in California. Let’s go down memory lane when the couple first met.

Tim McGraw’s “The Last Dollar (Fly Away):” A Bad Luck Led To A Huge Hit

It’s been fourteen years since Tim McGraw’s “The Last Dollar (Fly Away)” hit the top spot of the country chart. Here’s the story behind the song.

Country Songs About Gambling You Should Listen First Before Placing Bets

We made you a playlist of country songs about gambling to get you more energized whenever you’re trying your luck to win and make money.