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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
Willie Nelson121
George Strait121

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Shania Twain’s AMA 2019 Performance That Took The Audience’s Breath Away

Shania Twain’s AMA 2019 performance proves she’s still the one! She took center stage after sixteen years to deliver some of her most notable hits.

10 Country Songs About Daughters That Will Make You Emotional

We’ve created a playlist of country songs about daughters to add to your sentimental playlist and celebrate your special bond like no other.

10 Country Songs About Sons That Will Make You Emotional

Here are country songs about sons that’ll definitely strike an emotional punch, and probably even more than any other genre would.

Shania Twain’s “Man! I Feel Like A Woman” Is The Greatest Girl Power Anthem

Shania Twain’s “Man! I Feel Like A Woman” is the perfect female empowerment hymn, which she wrote as a message of encouragement to herself.

Meet Jason Isbell’s Wife and Fiddle Player, Amanda Shires

Jason Isbell’s wife, Amanda Shires, is a highly accomplished country music singer-songwriter in her own right. Learn more about this amazing woman.

Shania Twain’s “You’re Still The One”: The Story Behind One of The Most Sultry Songs

No doubt, Shania Twain's "You're Still The One" is one of the most popular tracks on country radio. It even helped her become an international hit.

Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell: The Most Enduring Love Story in Hollywood

Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell are among the most iconic and long-lasting couples in Hollywood. Let’s take a look at this celebrity romance.

BJ Thomas’ “Hooked On A Feeling” Will Make You Think Of Your First Love

Are you feeling the euphoria of falling in love – unable to resist the feelings within you? You’ll definitely relate to BJ Thomas' "Hooked On A Feeling."

Here Is Everything You Need To Know About B.J. Thomas

Did you know that B.J. Thomas has five Grammys and two Dove awards under his belt? Here’s everything you need to know about him.

B.J. Thomas and Wife Gloria’s Love Story That Won Against Odds

In an industry where staying married is a big challenge, B.J. Thomas and wife Gloria sure showed that it could be done till death parted them.

How BJ Thomas’ “Raindrops Keep Fallin’ on My Head” Became A Timeless Piece

Be ready to be inspired with BJ Thomas' "Raindrops Keep Fallin' on My Head" as it sings about conquering the challenges and doubts in life.

10 Best BJ Thomas Songs To Celebrate The Life and Career of Such Amazing Artist

There are so many wonderful BJ Thomas songs during his career that stretches back to the early ‘60s. So, we’ve made a playlist of his best hits.

15 Best Patriotic Country Songs For Memorial Day

Country songs for Memorial Day are one of the best gifts the genre has given to its listeners, especially those who have lost a loved one in war.

Darden Smith’s “Angel Flight” Is An Emotional Yet Powerful Song For Our Soldiers

Darden Smith’s “Angel Flight” is said to be the singer-songwriter’s most personal tunes of his career. Here’s the story behind the song.

Jason Isbell’s “If We Were Vampires” Is Love Grounded In Reality

Jason Isbell's "If We Were Vampires" sings about the hard truth of how death has always been the inevitable divider of two people in love.

Jason Isbell’s “White Man’s World” Is A Wake-Up Call To Injustices

Jason Isbell's "White Man's World" finds himself singing about one of the most prevalent social issues – gender and racial injustices.

Jason Isbell’s “Elephant” Is A Heartbreaking Masterpiece

Prepare your hearts to be broken with Jason Isbell's "Elephant," as it sings about an intimate story of a man watching a loved one dying from cancer.

Bare It All In Love With Jason Isbell’s “Cover Me Up”

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Josh Turner's wife, Jennifer Ford, has been the country singer’s biggest cheerleader before he even debuted. Get to know more about her here.

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It is undeniable that Josh Turner is one of the most recognizable hitmakers in country music. So, we gathered everything we know about him here!

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For someone who was banned from appearing at the 2021 Billboard Music Awards, Morgan Wallen definitely found major awards success.

Meet Rosanne Cash, Who Has Built a Successful Career Like Her Legendary Father

Meet Rosanne Cash, daughter of the country singing legend Johnny Cash. She has been successful following in the musical footsteps of her father.

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No one can deny that the charm, stunning looks, and incredible talent of Alison Eastwood are from her famous actor-director father, Clint Eastwood.

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You may have seen some of Scott Eastwood’s movies and thought to yourself how you have seen him somewhere before but can’t remember. Here’s why!

10 Rosanne Cash Songs That Show Country Star’s Pure and Natural Talent

Pure and natural talent shines in Rosanne Cash songs. It’s clear that she got her legendary father’s ability to tell a story through music.

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“Lay Low” is a ballad that makes you appreciate country music. Listen for Josh Turner will make you listen to country music over and over again.