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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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Latest Stories

Do You Know The Story Behind The Hymn “When the Roll is Called Up Yonder”? 

"When the Roll is Called Up Yonder" is a song written and recorded by James Milton Black. His inspiration behind it was the absence of a child in a Sunday School class.

Blake Shelton’s “Sangria” Will Make You Want To Sip On The Spanish Wine

It’s no surprise when Blake Shelton’s “Sangria” dominated the country music scene in 2015. It’s catchy enough to get stuck in your head for days.

Miranda Lambert or Gwen Stefani: Who’s The Muse Of Blake Shelton’s “I’ll Name The Dogs”?

When Blake Shelton's "I'll Name The Dogs" was first released in 2017, fans had a lot of speculation and debated who the muse could be.

Sing-Along To Luke Bryan’s I Don’t Want This Night To End

Luke Bryan's I Don't Want This Night To End is basically a guy meets a girl with a magical night that they wanted to last. Something we’re familiar with.

You Will Surely Go LSS with Luke Bryan’s Play It Again

Luke Bryan's Play It Again is absolutely a fan favorite. Bryan even revealed that it’s the most downloaded non-single and requested on his live shows.

Luke Bryan’s Drink A Beer Is The Coolest Sad Song Ever

Luke Bryan's Drink A Beer may not have been written by him nor for him, but it hit right home. It was like the song was really meant for him.

Austin by Blake Shelton Moves Listeners With Its Backstory

A song entitled Austin by Blake Shelton. A very simple yet exquisitely crafted song featuring a very, very, very beautiful ending…

Chris Stapleton’s “Millionaire” Will Strum The Strings Of Your Soul

It’s surprising to know that Chris Stapleton's "Millionaire" isn’t his original song. He successfully owned it with the instrumental and vocals.

15 Fast Facts About Denise Jackson That You Might Not Know Yet

Alan Jackson’s wife, Denise Jackson, actually played a very important role in making him become the country superstar that we know today.

Checkout These Barn Wedding Venues That Will Make Your Big Day Memorable

Rustic-themed weddings are becoming more and more popular. So, we’ve gathered the best barn wedding venues to make your big day unique and exciting.

Marie Osmond’s Children: Meet The Eight Of Them Here!

Meet all of Marie Osmond's children. She was blessed to become a mother of eight – three of them being biologically her own while five are adopted.

Luke Bryan’s That’s My Kind Of Night Is Every Girl’s Dream

Jacked-up track, beer, fishing, and skinny-dipping sprinkled with lots of fun – this is what Luke Bryan's That's My Kind Of Night is all about.

Reeling In: Luke Bryan’s Huntin’, Fishin’ & Lovin’ Every Day

Luke Bryan's Huntin', Fishin' & Lovin' Every Day said so many things about who the singer is as a person. The title itself is even a lifestyle for him.

Luke Bryan’s Knockin’ Boots Screams A Need For Love

Luke Bryan’s Knockin’ Boots is filled with hot summer nights and budding romances. Plus, it shows the country star really knows how to evoke a mood.

Meet Chris Stapleton’s Wife And The 5 Fascinating Facts About Her

Chris Stapleton's wife, Morgane Stapleton, is another powerful force in country music. Get to know more about this brilliant and talented woman.

Wondering Why Randy Travis Never Had Children? Here’s The Reason!

Despite growing up in a big family, Randy Travis never had any kids he called his own. His wife pointed out what the reason could be.

Meet Alan Jackson’s Family And How Their Faith Made Them Strong Over The Years

Meet Alan Jackson’s family, composed of his wife and three gorgeous daughters the honky-tonk hitmaker raised during the peak of his career.

Willie Nelson’s Wife Deputized to Administer COVID-19 Vaccinations in Austin

Willie Nelson’s wife, Annie D’Angelo, was seen providing COVID-19 vaccinations in a drive-thru vaccination line at Kelly Reeves Stadium in Austin, Texas.

Chris Stapleton’s “Fire Away” Highlights Suicide Prevention Awareness

Chris Stapleton sends in a message of hope to people experiencing depression. His “Fire Away” music video brings awareness to people undergoing such.

Chris Stapleton’s “Traveller” Inspires Listeners For Some Soul-Searching

Chris Stapleton's "Traveller," with his remarkable voice powering the song, will creep into your mind and mess with your emotions in a good way.

Chris Stapleton’s “Broken Halos” Sings For Painful Untimely Deaths

Chris Stapleton’s “Broken Halos” is a poignant ballad dedicated to the fourteen people who lost their lives during the Gatlinburg wildfires.

Alan Jackson’s “Are You Washed In The Blood?” Will Make You Love Jesus Even More

Alan Jackson's "Are You Washed In The Blood?" is a breathtaking rendition of a beloved Christian hymn that will surely stir your emotions.

Alan Jackson’s New Album ‘Where Have You Gone’ Is Almost Here and We’re Excited!

Alan Jackson's new album 'Where Have You Gone' features 21 songs in which 15 of it, including the title track, was written by the singer himself.

Conway Twitty’s That’s My Job Is An Emotional Father’s Ballad

Written by Gary Burr, Conway Twitty’s That’s My Job mirrored his life and experiences with his father. And it will surely tug your hearts.

Did You Know Luke Bryan and Caroline Boyer Broke Up Once? Here’s How They Reconnected

While the relationship of Luke Bryan and Caroline Boyer may look perfect, it wasn’t actually all smooth sailing. They even broke up at some point.

Alan Jackson’s “Good Time” Will Make You Want To Have Fun!

Tired from working all week long that you find yourself yearning for a fun Friday night? Well, Alan Jackson's "Good Time" is the best song for you.

Alan Jackson’s “The Older I Get”: Song of Life Learnings

Alan Jackson's "The Older I Get" gives a glimpse of the singer’s perspective on old age. It was released three days after his 59th birthday.

Chris Stapleton’s “Either Way” Tells A Tale Of Painful Hopelessness

Simply listening to Chris Stapleton's "Either Way" is enough to put pain in your heart as it sings about a couple’s miserable relationship.

Alan Jackson’s “How Great Thou Art” Breathtaking Performance

Alan Jackson’s “How Great Thou Art” shows the singer’s deeply rooted faith in God. It’s absolutely strong enough to influence even the unbelievers.

25 Fast Facts About Caroline Boyer

Luke Bryan and Caroline Boyer definitely had one of the strongest relationships out there. Here are some fun facts about the country superstar’s wife.